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Good, better, best — How to write a winning scholarship essay
You’re getting your groove around campus. Giving class the ‘ole college try. But if you didn’t realize it before moving into the dorm, higher education has a pretty steep price tag these days, and a little extra cash sure could … Continue reading
Dean’s office, financial aid office and others help students navigate support services
If you’re new to campus life, don’t miss out on all the helpful services available to you just because you’re not sure where they are or how they can help. Check out these seven campus offices you should learn about … Continue reading
Posted in College life, Learning resources
Tagged campus resources, Dean's Office, financial aid, TheBrainiac
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Surviving on campus foods: College food can also be cheap healthy food
Whether you have a meal plan or are on your own for college food, you can make healthy choices for snacks or meals that don’t cost a lot of money. Campus foods can often be greasy pizza and fatty burgers … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, College life, Money management, Student health
Tagged budgeting, healthy eating, student health, TheBrainiac
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College student budget: Tips on finding cheap entertainment ideas both on and off campus
The idea of going to a concert or performance on a college student budget isn’t terribly appealing! You probably have a laundry list of shows you’d love to check out, but it’s a luxury that (you think) you just can’t … Continue reading
Posted in College life, Discounts and savings, Money management
Tagged budgeting, entertainment, TheBrainiac
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Top 10 must-do college events: From college football games to Greek rush!
The number of available college events may seem overwhelming — and, if you are having a tough time deciding what to do, you aren’t alone. From the numerous booths promoting campus organizations to the students scrambling to get to the best … Continue reading
Posted in College life, College parties, Dorm life, Greek life
Tagged college events, greek life, rush, TheBrainiac
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Feeling overwhelmed: The secrets to getting good grades in college
You learn pretty quickly that college is a whole different ballgame from high school. And no, that’s not a reference to having to report to mom and dad where you’re going and what time you’ll be getting back. The responsibility … Continue reading
Posted in College success tips, Learning resources, Study advice
Tagged good grades, student advice, TheBrainiac
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Textbooks 101: Buy vs rent, print vs eBooks — and even how to prepare before classes start!
Looking forward to a new semester — a time of brand new courses, instructors and classmates — we also face the fact that we need to purchase all the required books for those exciting, new classes. Thankfully, there are a few more options … Continue reading
Posted in College success tips, Textbooks
Tagged buy vs rent, eBooks, textbooks, TheBrainiac
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Back to school in style: Top ten college student apps to get your year started right!
Getting back into the swing of the school year is always tough after you’ve had months off for summer break. College life is about balancing classes, studying, working and having a social life, which can be stressful even for the … Continue reading
College student savings: Getting the most out of back to school deals
Getting back into the groove of a new semester means ensuring you’ve got all the technology you need, all the dorm and living essentials and enough school supplies to stock a small office cabinet. But, those costs can add up … Continue reading
Dealing with confrontation: Intimidating professors, troublesome roommates
Each new semester brings new academic and personal relationships and, unfortunately, not all of them can be a perfect match. It’s inevitable that we’ll be thrown into situations of confrontation throughout our college careers, but learning effective ways to deal … Continue reading
Posted in College life, Roommates
Tagged college professors, college roommates, TheBrainiac
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