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Category Archives: College life
Sexual assault policies on campus: College students speak out via social media
In the wake of the Steubenville rape case where two students were found guilty, colleges across the country are grappling with their own sexual assault policies (or lack thereof) in dealing with sexual assault reports and the culture of rape … Continue reading
Posted in College life, College parties, Student health
Tagged campus safety, student health
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Cengage Learning offering $2,500 A Slice of Life scholarship: Show us how you learn!
You know that there’s more than one way to peel an orange, so of course there’s more than one way to learn too! Join Cengage Learning’s A Slice of Life contest by submitting a quick, 1 or 2 minute video … Continue reading
Posted in College life, News and updates
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Rising cost of college: How to overcome student loans and income inequality
Most of us were more worried about getting into our college of choice than we were about paying for that education. But the cost of college has risen dramatically in recent years. According to the National Center of Education Statistics, … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, Education news, Loans and scholarships, Money management
Tagged career advice, debt, student loans, unemployment
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Student health and effects of sleep deprivation: Best study habits include adequate sleep
The effect of sleep deprivation on college students is a well-known problem. As we face the new experiences of dorm life, new sleep patterns, sharing dorm rooms, freedom away from parents to party, late night study habits, new clubs and … Continue reading
Posted in College parties, Dorm life, Student health
Tagged sleep deprivation, student health, study habits
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How to get in shape for spring break 2013…or at least before summer!
Okay everybody, listen up. Depending on when your spring break 2013 falls, you only have a few weeks left to get your body swimsuit ready — and this year you can do it without the fad diets. No eating cabbage … Continue reading
Posted in College life, Dorm life, Spring break, Student health
Tagged exercise, fitness, spring break, student health
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Thank your professor by nominating them for America’s Top TA 2013 — The national challenge by CengageBrain
Does your favorite TA get the recognition he or she deserves? College students now have the chance to thank the TA (teaching assistant) who has had the biggest impact on their education through America’s Top TA competition by CengageBrain.
Enter our March Madness “Shoot and Score” photo contest for a chance to win $500!
Shoot and Score a Chance at $500 Are you the ultimate college basketball fan? Do you find March Madness less of a catchy tag-line for a college basketball tournament and more of a lifestyle commitment? Does your pre-game prep include … 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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