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Group projects and team presentations — How to make it work
College is a learning experience, right? You’ve already learned how to sleep with someone snoring across your dorm room, and how to make the most of your meal plan at the campus eateries. But what about how to make it … Continue reading
Posted in College life, College success tips, Study advice
Tagged finals, group projects, presentations, teamwork, TheBrainiac
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How to be a leader: Advice for college students on developing leadership qualities
Some of the best advice for college students is to not only get involved but to be a leader on campus. And, just like anything else, it takes practice to develop the qualities of a leader. If you have been … Continue reading
Pay it forward — How to be a more thankful person this year
When we’re wrapped up in the routine of school and work, it’s often easy to forget to not only take time to stop and smell the roses but also to appreciate how beautiful they are in the first place. We … Continue reading
The cash-strapped college student’s top 5 homemade gift ideas for the holiday season
The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s time to start that elusive task of finding gifts for your loved ones. For many cash-strapped college students, the thought can be daunting, especially when different people have different expectations … Continue reading
Posted in College life, Money & finance, Money management
Tagged gift ideas, holidays, TheBrainiac
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America’s Top TA scholarship coming soon: The Dan Coiro Scholarship by CengageBrain
In May of this year, we at CengageBrain excitedly introduced our first ever national scholarship competition, “America’s Top TA.” College students from all around the country nominated their favorite teaching assistant by telling us why their TA deserved to be … Continue reading
Picking the perfect major: Top tips for choosing a major or switching majors in college
Are you having trouble choosing a major in college? Understandable. It takes years of study and thousands of dollars to complete a college degree — and that’s if you have a clear plan to follow. And many of us don’t! … Continue reading
Holiday and DIY decorating tips: For your college digs when you’re short on cash
You are well into your first semester, but your college dorm or apartment looks like you just moved in — or, worse yet, your “home” resembles an insane asylum with its barren interior and dim lighting. Your drab walls scream, “Help me!” … Continue reading
International education: Tips and benefits of studying abroad
Congratulations! You’ve decided to expand your horizons and study in a different country. You’re ready to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn (non)traditional customs, speak a different language, and understand a totally new way of life. Not only is … Continue reading
College students: Voting for presidential election 2012!
The battle for the most powerful position in America is heating up. You can’t turn on the TV or leave the house without seeing or hearing something about Barack Obama or Mitt Romney. With less than a month left, both … Continue reading
College dating tips and fun, inexpensive fall date ideas
College dating can be a challenge because, let’s face it: going out costs money. Right? Well, that’s only if you think expensive concerts or dinner at a fancy restaurant is the only way to have a good time. Come on, … Continue reading
Posted in College life, Dorm life, Money & finance, Money management
Tagged college dating, date ideas, TheBrainiac
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