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Federal student loan repayment plans: Get in the know with what you’ll owe!
Whether you’re an entering freshman or a first-year grad student, being in the know with what your federal student loan debt looks like is a good way to stay ahead of the game for when the time comes to begin … Continue reading
Team USA 2012 London Olympics wrap up!
We have many reasons to celebrate Team USA this year as they dominated the 2012 London Olympics! In case you missed the Games this year, check out the list of highlights below in our wrap up of the summer tradition. … Continue reading
Top 10 websites for back to school prep: You’ll want to bookmark these now!
The new school year is just around the corner and getting prepared doesn’t only mean having enough supplies to stock a small office; you’ll also want to make sure you have these top ten websites bookmarked on your computer to … Continue reading
Posted in College life, College success tips
Tagged back to school, new school year, top 10
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The end of summer vacation: How to begin preparing for the fall semester
We’re nearing the end of summer and you know what that means — the beginning of a new school year! While you may not be as excited as some of us (OK, maybe it’s just me), you will have to do … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, College life
Tagged back to school, college life, fall semester, new school year
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2012 London Olympics: Update on team USA
As of August 3, 2012, 5pm (CST), the U.S. Olympic team is in first place with a total of 43 medals: 21 gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze. In second place is China with 42 total medals. With 10 days … Continue reading
Car shopping for a new or used vehicle on a college student budget
Car shopping can be stressful on any budget, especially if you’re a college student who’s on a particularly tight budget. Here’s a quick guide of things to keep in mind if you’re in the market for a new vehicle. And, … Continue reading
Summer fun on your college student budget!
Your summer break from school should be all about catching up on the fun times you’ve missed while classes were in full swing. You don’t have to stress about how to manage all that summer has to offer just because … Continue reading
Posted in College life, Money management
Tagged college student budget, student budget, summer break, summer fun
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How to maintain healthy eating habits during those hot summer months
As appealing as it may sound, indulging in ice cream everyday during the warm summer months isn’t as good of an idea as you’d like — even if you get the strawberry shortcake or blueberry milkshake. Summertime BBQs are especially a … Continue reading
Posted in Student health
Tagged eat healthy, healthy foods, student health, summer vacation
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