college

Maximize your university experience with these tips for all things collegiate–how to achieve a perfect GPA, select the right major, finance your college education and more.

How I Worked the System
I was once asked the question, "What was the biggest thing you screwed up, but no one ever found out it was you?" And I would have to reply, "Community college."
By Anya Leigh8 years ago in Education
9 Things I Have Learned After Being in College for a Month
1. Go to class. This is something that should go unsaid; however, it is still very important to keep this in mind. One of the very first things that your professor discusses on the first day of class is how many absences you are allowed for the semester. It is tremendously important that you save these absences for when you really need them.
By Lyvi Elliott8 years ago in Education
Properly Inspired, A Plattsburgh Professor Made the Most of My Limited Intelligence
30 years ago, I packed my bags for Plattsburgh State. The fear of leaving home for the first time was readily apparent. Regardless, I beat that 20 minutes after my parents left me for dead. As for the major I chose, that was another story.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Education
Hold Up, Go Back a Second?
So I'm ALREADY in my third week here at university and wow time has gone past me so quickly. I currently study a combined honours course of Music and Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University in England. I've never done psychology before in my life but I thought I'd give it a go and hey, every one secretly thinks they're a psychiatrist when it comes to your mates problems, right?
By Issy Smith8 years ago in Education
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Stress About Choosing Your Major
1. Freshman year is mostly introduction and core classes. When I was a freshman I had to take all core and introduction classes. I was interested in science (more specifically premed) however I had to take classes like art history and writing for college. I was in no way ever going to be an art historian however I still sat through them because college says these core classes are required. I also took introduction to music which was interesting because the only instrument I’ve ever played was the recorder I was forced to play in third grade.
By Christina Russo8 years ago in Education
First Day of College at Pasadena City College
It's hard leaving the people you have known all of your life. The same people you have known since kindergarten. The friends you have made. The memories you had with them. Then, when you become a senior in high school, that's when you start to realize you will probably never see these people again. But it's okay. Because everyone needs to go to the next step in their life. If it's college, working full-time, taking a year off, or even doing nothing at all. This is where everyone grows to become who they will be in the future. And my future is attending Pasadena City College.
By Vanessa Baltazar8 years ago in Education
AFA Leaders Conference 2018
Hi everyone, this is Ashley Long writing about the AFA Leaders Conference. The AFA Leaders Conference stands for Agriculture Future of America and is a conference for the top 800 selected pre-veterinary medicine students in the United States. It is a great honor for anyone selected because there are hundreds of veterinary medicine companies from around the world that will be giving talks to all the students based on their interests in different parts of the career.
By Ashley Long8 years ago in Education
Dropping Out of College
When we hear about people dropping out of college, we usually think of the student as having failed some classes or too stupid to keep up or just lazy. But for some people, college just isn't the right place to start adult life.
By Hannah Fox8 years ago in Education
Benefits of Having a College Degree
When we consider going to college, there are many things that can convince us to go but also many things convincing us not to go to college. Sometimes when we are thinking about going to college we don’t think about the benefits we can receive from a degree. We tend to focus on the negative things that can come from going to college. We should start to consider more positive things than negatives when it comes to a college degree. There are many reasons to go to college; receiving better job opportunities, a chance at earning more money, and being a positive influence on our children and future generations.
By Kaylee Lundgren8 years ago in Education
A Year Off School
June 19th, 2018. The day I finally graduated from high school. There was people crying, people jumping up and down & even people who had already left the premises; they got their diploma & left! I was just worried about getting enough pictures of my family & I. An eternal school vacation was about to begin...
By LEX BASEHORE8 years ago in Education
University vs. College
Furthering education after high school can be a tough choice. It may not be for everyone. If choosing more education, it can come in the form of a certified, community college, college, university, etc.
By Helena Rey8 years ago in Education
9 Things to Expect During Your First Semester of College
I am a Freshman in college and as my first semester is coming to a close I thought I'd share with you what I've learned in hopes it will help someone else be more prepared for their first semester:
By Jay W8 years ago in Education