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Celebrate March Madness with a March Madness bracket app, basketball cookies, and the NCAA YouTube channel
March Madness begins on March 19 for its 75th Anniversary season. To celebrate, the NCAA has launched a YouTube channel, featuring clips from games over the years. If you’re an avid college basketball follower — or just have the desire … Continue reading
Top study abroad destinations: Where to go and what not to do
One of the things I was looking forward to most in college was studying abroad. I had heard about it in high school and knew that if I spent a little extra time working, applied for scholarships and took out … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, College success tips, Money management, Study abroad
Tagged study abroad, TheBrainiac, travel tips
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A March Madness bracket app and other hot technology trends
“Ah spring…a time of year when young men’s [and women’s] fancy lightly turns to thoughts of”…basketball? With apologies to Alfred, Lord Tennyson, for many the month of March doesn’t mean spring, or flowers or even thoughts of love. March is … Continue reading
Spring break 2013: 10 ways to ruin your cross-country road trip
Ahhh…the open road. There is nothing quite like jumping in the car with your best buds—and spring break 2013 might be the perfect time to do it. However, before you take off, there are a few road trip tips to … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, College success tips, Money management, Roommates, Spring break
Tagged road trip, spring break, spring vacation, TheBrainiac, travel advice
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Improve dorm life with these great tips for being a dorm room iron chef
It can be challenging to get a decent meal when you’re living in a dorm. With a few staple gadgets and ingredients anyone can be an iron chef and improve dorm life. Follow these great tips to get you started! … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, CB Blog, Dorm life, Student health
Tagged cooking tips, healthy eating, student health, TheBrainiac
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College spring break 2013: What to pack, what to wear and what to take on road trips!
Your college spring break 2013 is just around the corner! Yay! By now, you have probably already decided where you want to go and how you want to get there — road trips, anyone? — but have you even started … Continue reading
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Where will you spend your college spring break 2013?
Sand, surf, and stunningly beautiful people in bathing suits. Yes, these three S’s could only mean one thing: it’s college spring break 2013! So, how do you plan to spend your time away from classes and all night cram sessions? … Continue reading
How to plan a service break and make a difference helping an underserved population
Spring break is coming up fast, and if you’re looking for a way to have fun, give back to the world and beef up your resume, it’s time to start planning. If you want to meet new people and do … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative spring break, spring break, TheBrainiac, volunteering
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Creative Valentines Day gifts for her, for him, for them!
Let’s face it: Valentines Day is quickly approaching, and if you have a significant other, he or she will probably expect something. Instead of forking over your hard earned cash on roses that won’t last a week, consider these thoughtful, … Continue reading
College student loans and credit score: Protect your good credit and financial future
For those of us college students (as well as recent graduates), student loan payments are probably not something at the top of your to-do list. I mean, come on, this is money that is (or was) helping you get through college. … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, Discounts and savings, Loans and scholarships, Money management
Tagged finances, money management, taxes, TheBrainiac
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