With all the many responsibilities and distractions of college, few of us think to lay a foundation for post-graduation life.
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Group versus Solo Study: The Pros & Cons
Which one’s better? Let’s find out.
8 Myths About College
Originally posted on Jay Colby:
Myth #1 – It’s better to get good grades than take challenging courses. When you have even modest success in advanced or accelerated courses, it indicates to a college that you can handle challenging courses – like those you will find in college. A challenging college preparatory program or some…
How to Prepare for a Snowpocalypse
Stay warm, guys! Alexis Chateau The weather reports are in and the snow is coming down. The Starks were right: Winter is coming…andAtlanta is about to suffer the consequences southern style. Ask anyone about the havoc snow wreaks in the south, and you’ll hear some of the most horrifically amusing stories: from befriending truckers to…
5 Things I Learned about Relationships from Playing The Sims
Known for its comical mirroring of life, not only did The Sims allow me to relieve stress, but the game taught me a lot of lessons that I took with me into adulthood.
Choosing a Career: Why Two Passions are Better than One
The days of working in the same field for the same company all your life are long gone.
6 Great Tips for Working Smart Not Hard in College
At College Mate, we advocate for hard work and perseverance to get the results you want. But that’s not always possible is it?
Halloween as a Twenty-Something
Originally posted on Not Another Millennial Blog:
I struggled with this article when it was first assigned. Writing about Halloween as an “adult” just didn’t feel right. When I think of an “adult” Halloween, I think of parents taking their kids trick-or-treating, or a grandmother handing out caramel flavored hard candy while watching Jeopardy. I’m…
4 Ways to Survive College on a ‘Beer Budget’
We see economic experts on TV constantly telling us how much better the economy is getting. Yeah? On what planet?