Category Archives: CB Blog

Confused about college majors? Help find the one for you with our free personality test!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by CengageBrain

Choosing among all the different college majors is one of the most important decisions that you’ll make in your life. One factor to consider in making your choice is how it will match with your personality type. We’ve included here … Continue reading →

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BBQ tips and tricks — How to plan a cookout

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Ginny Gaylor

No matter how old you are, summertime makes you feel like a kid again while you’re free for three months to relax and enjoy the great weather. Sure, you may still have summer school classes or a job, but June, … Continue reading →

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Student health: Cheap tips to beat the heat

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Lorraine Savage

It’s gonna get hot! Summer is on its way, and in some places it’s already here. Whether you’re on the beach, working at a summer job, studying school subjects for a summer catch-up or kicking around a soccer ball, you want to … Continue reading →

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Combat summer learning loss with summer reading and internships

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Lorraine Savage

Hey, summer’s here! I’ll get a summer job, hang out with the gang back home, party with friends, put school behind me and forget everything I learned …. And that’s the problem. It’s called “summer learning loss.” Students of all … Continue reading →

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Show Us a Slice of Your Life! – Announcing the Video Contest Winner

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Taylor Massey

Congratulations to Addie Ratcliff from the University of Indianapolis, as the winner of MindTap’s “Show us a Slice of Your Life” video contest. Our friends at MindTap challenged you to make a video showing what makes you a unique learner … Continue reading →

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Summer sounds good to us — Free 3-day Lollapalooza passes are up for grabs!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by CengageBrain

Total and complete lack of summer adventure plans have you a bit bummed out? Think squandering all your money on Spring Break may have been an epic fail? Well, don’t you sweat it just yet! Summer sounds good to us! … Continue reading →

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The Kentucky Derby 2013: From past traditions at Churchill Downs to Orb… and a little fashion in between

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Angela Kovalyak

Oversized hats and mint juleps can only mean one thing: The Kentucky Derby 2013! Held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May every year, the Derby is THE place to be and be seen! And … Continue reading →

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Top 5 ways to boost school spirits on your college campus

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Cindy Cesca

What’s the big deal about school spirit anyway? Maybe it’s overrated or maybe you’re secretly jealous about all the fun those peppy students are having? It’s time to try getting into the spirit, if you haven’t already. Having school spirit … Continue reading →

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Top 5 summer jobs for your major you’ll actually enjoy, plus their special perks!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Bessie Gergely

While finding summer employment can be tricky, but if you’re open to looking in new directions, you can really find a summer job or summer internship that you’ll actually enjoy! Still drawing a blank on where to begin? Check out … Continue reading →

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Stay sharp this summer vacation — Top five ideas for college students

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Ginny Gaylor

Eight weeks of doing nothing but working on your tan and seeing how many hours you can pack into one night’s sleep. That may sound like a pretty darn good summer vacation plan now, but the smartest college students know … Continue reading →

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