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How Earning a College Degree May Affect Income Level

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Research studies would prove that by earning your college degree, you also get better chances of improving your income level. With bachelor’s degree to put into your resume, you can explore better career opportunities and expect higher salary offers. Based on the report published by the US Commerce Department’s Census Bureau, college graduates can earn [...]

The Pros and Cons of Going to a Community College?

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Cutting back on the huge cost of college tuition is not the only reason to go to a community college. Students may also enroll in one to discover what they really want, as they use the time to explore different course programs without spending too much money. After all, the curriculum for freshmen is usually [...]

Balancing Family Life with School Work

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If getting through college and surviving day to day responsibilities isn’t hard enough, adding family duties can only be too challenging. Students-slash-parents who have succeeded in pursuing college education while fulfilling family responsibilities exerted a lot of effort into making things work for both their personal and educational lives. If you have kids or one [...]

How to Choose a College Major

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Not all students have a hard time deciding which major to take in college. But this does not mean that you should put off thinking and just go for the one that first crossed your mind. If you are having doubts as to what college major you should specialize in, consider these two very simple [...]

How to Choose the Individuals who Will Write Your Letters of Recommendation

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The free college admission essays you will find on the Internet will give you an idea of how you should write your own admission essays. Writing a standout admission essay is not just the main point in preparing your application. So, do not just follow everything that you read in free college admission essays. The [...]

How to Choose the Best Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions

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Although grades are a part of the criterion in looking for potential college freshmen, this is not the sole basis for college admissions. Apart from a student’s GPA and certificates of academic excellence, admission committee members also look for applicants who have shown compassion and dedication. These traits can only be effectively demonstrated in extracurricular [...]

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Having Off-campus Accomodations in College

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Living in off-campus dorms or lodging places for college students can have a lot of pros and cons. To illustrate, we have outlined some of the advantages and disadvantages of living in off-campus accommodations. Advantages of living in off-campus accommodations Owners of off-campus accommodations do not employ curfew periods. This gives students the chance to [...]

Pointers in Looking for a College Dorm

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If you are living in a place far from your university or college, then why not consider looking for a college dorm? This particular college facility can be your temporary home while you are finishing your college term. But before you start to pack your things, take a look at some tips that will help [...]

What Are the Safety Measures Employed in US Colleges?

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Over the years, documented cases of violence in campus colleges have dominated mainstream news. Lax security system is the common cause of such unwanted occurrences. Few of the popular college campus violence are the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and Northern Illinois University shooting. These massacres caused many casualties mainly composed of [...]

Five Famous College-themed Movies in Hollywood

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A lot of motion pictures have been inspired by real life situations. College students can relate to a lot of flicks that have plots based on college experiences. Watching college flicks will enable college freshmen to have an idea of the upcoming chapters of their life. To make this statement concrete, here are are five [...]