Category Archives: College life

America’s Top TA 2013 Competition by CengageBrain awards impactful TAs with scholarships in their names

Posted on May 24, 2013 by CengageBrain

Teaching assistants from UAB, UIUC and MSU voted favorite in the nation This spring, college students from around the country were able to nominate and vote for America’s Top TA by CengageBrain. Today, the three winners are finally in with … 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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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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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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A Slice of Your Life in Video – Help pick the scholarship winner!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Taylor Massey

Just like there’s more than one way to peel an orange, there’s more than one way to learn. Our friends at MindTap recently invited students to share their experiences as unique learners through a video contest. Students were tasked with … Continue reading →

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Final exam time: How to study and top 10 ways to blow your finals

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Lorraine Savage

Aack, it’s that time of year! The summer sun is calling, but before we break for freedom, there are those needling final exams to get through. The final exam torture routine includes all-night study sessions and copious amounts of Red … Continue reading →

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Top 10 staycation ideas for college students in need of R&R

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Cindy Cesca

You’ve been studying hard all year and now you deserve some time to kick back and play! Oh right, there’s just one problem. A vacation costs money and that, my friend, as we all know, is in short supply. What’s … Continue reading →

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Transfer students: College tips for why to move, what to know, and what to ask

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Lorraine Savage

To be or not to be… a transfer student, that is. About 30 percent of college students transfer to a different school. Some students want to try out the college life at a community college first, then transfer to a … Continue reading →

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