We are all used to the idea that we live in the information age, that the advance in digital technologies is what makes this epoch what it is, what differentiates it from all other periods of human history. Yet it is not completely true. Although digital technologies play crucial role… Read More →
Before diving into the college life, make sure to find out whether the potential campus is a safe place. The thing is that colleges and universities are required by the federal law to set standard protocols for all the safety concerns of the campus. The prospective students (as well as… Read More →
The whole point is that no opinion poll can actually prove that attending a world-famous educational establishment influence the future life of a student. According to the various previous studies there is no edge for reputed schools. In other words, there are no links between highly expensive private educational establishments… Read More →
When we enter college or university, we face all the pros and cons of becoming a member of some sorority or fraternity. Every student must, first of all, consider the following: being an integral part of the Greek system can bring a wide range of benefits that may reach far… Read More →
Student life, just like the life of any group of people united by occupation, is subject to a lot of speculation, mythologizing, correct and incorrect assumptions and so on. However, it gets much more attention than almost any other group because, well, students and former students are far more numerous… Read More →
Whether you are sharing a room in a dorm or rent living place together with a housemate or two, you should be prepared to a lot of surprises, challenges and difficulties – even if you get lucky and find a roommate that is not outright abhorrent. Here are a few… Read More →
So, the summer holidays are over and once again students have to plunge into classes, lectures, homework, essay writing and other lovely things. For some it is akin to coming home, for others… not so much. If you are one of these ‘others’, read our tips – hopefully they will… Read More →
So, you’re thinking of dropping out of college, huh? The essays have got to much, the stress just doesn’t seem worth it any more? Well, before you make any rash decisions, consider these five questions (and look over all your old party photos from your first semester, teary eyed-ness optional)…. Read More →
So, you graduated college. This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. No relatives raising their eyebrows when you tell them that no, you haven’t dropped out yet (and yes, you’re still single, thanks), no more classes, no more essays – just the sweet relief of knowing that you… Read More →
Many students are surprised to find themselves in a whole new world once they get to college in the USA. Life as they know it has been turned upside down overnight with new and many new and exciting aspects to adapt to life abroad. Don’t be taken by surprise, know… Read More →