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Is College Worth the Cost in 2018?

Is College Worth the Cost in 2018?

                  Want to know whether college is still worth it in 2018? Here’s a crazy fact: If you add up all of the student loan debt in the US, it reaches over $1.4 trillion dollars. It’s hard to visualize just how much a trillion dollars is. But […]


5 Inspirational Books for College Students: Photo of two women studying

5 Inspirational Books for College Students: Freshman to Senior Year

Between classes, studying, work and a personal life–college is a serious balancing act. No matter what year you’re in. For instance, everything feels foreign during freshman year. You’re encountering new situations and the exhilarating experience of being on your own for the first time. It’s exciting…but you probably have a lot of questions. But what about […]


Why Are College Textbooks So Expensive?

Why Are College Textbooks So Expensive?

Are you sick of tired of paying hundreds of dollars for a textbook you might only crack open once all semester? Yeah, I thought so. We all know textbooks are expensive by now. That part doesn’t really come as a surprise to us anymore. On the other hand, that awareness still doesn’t ease the sticker […]


How to Do Well in College: 5 Tips for Student Success

How to Do Well in College: 5 Tips for Student Success

So you want to learn how to do well in college? Whether you’re new to campus or want to take things to the next level this semester, here are 5 tips for student success. Let’s jump into it. 1. Get 7 Hours of Sleep It might seem like stating the obvious, but getting enough sleep […]


7 Classic Books That Are Still Relevant Today: The Lovely Bones

Find Out the Average Starting Salary for College Graduates in 2018

I remember it so vividly. Watching my parents smile proudly at me. Snapping hundreds of selfies with my classmates. Walking across the stage and shaking the dean’s hand. You never forget the day you graduate from college. Graduation day is packed with emotion. There’s the rush of excitement, accomplishment, and awe. The next day? Reality […]


6 Must-Have Tech Gadgets for College Students

6 Must-Have Tech Gadgets for College Students

Seriously, why do college checklists have so much stuff on them? When some of them have upwards of 150 items, how do you know what you actually need to bring along to school? Obviously, you need school supplies, textbooks, clothing, and shower gear. But to be 100% honest, outside of your basic living essentials…you probably […]


5 Best Photography Books for Beginners

5 Practical Digital Photography Books for Beginners

Want to learn how to capture that perfect snapshot? From shooting portraits to getting the most out of your lighting, these books will provide the novice photographer with an awesome foundation. Already have some experience? You’ll get an excellent refresher on how to take your shots to the next level.   5 Best Photography Books for […]


When Is It Too Late to Change Your College Major?

When Is It Too Late to Change Your College Major?

So you want to study a different field. When is it too late to change your college major? Want to know a secret? The truth is more than 75% of all students change their majors at least once during college. I changed my major three times! And the degree I graduated with was in the […]


6 Must-Read Books to Celebrate Black History Month

7 Good Travel Books That Will Give You Wanderlust

Looking to escape into another world? Travel can transform your view of the world. Even if you don’t intend to drop everything to travel the world, getting out of your bubble is an eye-opening experience. If you love books like Eat Pray Love, keep reading. Get ready to be inspired by these 6 good travel […]


Don’t Know Where to Look for Jobs? Try Social Media.

Why You Should Use Social Media to Find a Job

You’ve probably heard the warnings. “Be careful what you share on social media. The things you post can affect your future.” Maybe your parents or well-meaning teachers have been telling you this since you first got a cell phone. While they’re not wrong in exercising caution with what you share online–controversial posts can kill your […]