While I know smoking is not the best habit, for those of us that can’t quite kick it, there are some healthier and more affordable alternatives to get that nicotine buzz. Men and women have been spending way too much money on their nicotine habit. I remember my granddad giving up cigarettes years ago, when [...]
In order for students to confront the immense demands of college, it is essential that they actively focus on maintaining their overall health. After all, the breakdown of student health poses a significant threat to future academic success. But unfortunately, both the stresses and the joys of college contribute to the development of unhealthy behavioral [...]
Many college students these days do drugs, and I guess, if there is ever a time in one’s life to experiment, it would be before that organic chemistry class. Many theories exist: Is it peer pressure, does it just help students to be calm their nerves, is it just a time to expand the mind? [...]
College hockey is more than just the Frozen Four which crowns the NCAA collegiate champions. If you have already played any kind of hockey, you know that it is one of the most exciting and enjoyable games there is. Beyond the traditional sports of ice and field hockey, there are other related spin-off games more [...]
All right ladies, unfortunately this is a topic we need to address when coming to college. Our daily routines are changing, bodies are maturing, most of us are no longer part of the daily sports teams we were involved with in high school, and we are exposed to a lot more stress, alcohol, and fast [...]
Dear readers, I would like to start this post for an apology for not posting the last two weeks. I needed some time to reflect what I was doing with StudySuccessful and where this site is heading. Got some new ideas, one better than the other probably Got one awesome idea, where I would like [...]
What are the biggest life stressors for college students? Depending on the individual, common stressors include finances, academic pressure, pregnancy, conflicts with roommates and relationships. Finances and pregnancy are said to be the top two stressors and can become troublesome if not handled correctly. Managing college, along with the stress, can be done by remembering [...]
Instead of wasting money on pre-made muffins or boxes of cereal that run out faster than you can afford them, try the following tips to treat your body, the planet, and your wallet a little nicer this semester.
A healthy and nutritious diet can contribute significantly to better brain function. Here are 12 of the best foods for your brain.
Sleep can be hard to find in college for multiple reasons. Putting aside the obvious reasons like too much partying, studying, and drugs, we are going to focus on another problem: trouble falling asleep.
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