Lebanon Valley College is a private university founded in 1866 in Annville, Lebanon County. Also known as LVC and The Valley, Lebanon Valley College aims to provide quality education in more than 35 fields, from the Sciences to the Arts, Humanities and other Social Sciences. Offering baccalaureate programs in various fields including Forestry, Digital Communication, Religion and Philosophy, LVC continues to improve the quality of education that it gives to its students to meet demands of the changing times.

Find out more on the school’s history and degree programs through its official website, www.lvc.edu. For application information, check out the school’s admissions page.

The University of Miami

Founded in 1925 in Coral Gables, Florida, the University of Miami is a private university rearing a diverse student body representing not only the 50 states of the United States, but also more than 100 countries around the globe. It has an equally diverse list of courses and degree programs in various disciplines including, business, communication, nursing, engineering, architecture, health studies, arts and sciences. The University of Miami is also known as Miami of Florida, The U, and UM.

To know more about The U, check out their website, www.miami.edu. To get application information, visit its admissions page.

Roger Williams University

Founded in 1956, Roger Williams University or RWU was named in honor of Roger Williams, cofounder of Rhode Island. It is a private, co-educational and non-sectarian university specializing in liberal arts. RWU offers 36 degree programs in liberal arts, along with also courses in other fields such as graphic design communication, life sciences, architecture, engineering and legal studies. It also has graduate schools.

Check out www.rwu.edu for a complete list of programs and courses offered by the school. For application information, visit the school’s admissions page.

Oxford College, a division of Emory University in Oxford, Georgia, was founded in 1836. It is a private residential school specializing in liberal arts. Offering undergraduate courses in various fields such as business and life sciences, Oxford College also offers preparatory programs for students who intend to pursue post-graduate degrees, as well as careers in business administration, medicine, law, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and physical therapy. Its student population includes people of different ethnic and economic backgrounds.

To know more about Oxford College, its degree programs and application requirements, visit its official website and admissions page.

Hofstra University

Private and non-sectarian, Hofstra University was first established in 1935 as a college of New York University in the village of Hempstead on Long Island, New York. It eventually stood up on its own and became Hofstra College. In 1963, it became Hofstra University. Today, it offers more than 140 degree programs in various fields of discipline. It also offers pre-professional programs for students who intend to pursue medicine, health studies and law, as well as a certificate program in Natural Sciences.

Visit Hofstra University’s website and admissions page for more detailed information on the programs that the school offers and its college application requirements.

Humphreys College

Humphreys University is an independent college established by John R. Humphreys, Sr. in 1896. It has campuses in Stockton and Modesto, and it offers a long list of certificate programs, associate programs, baccalaureate programs and master’s degree programs in human services, business, law, and liberal arts. Humphreys College also has post-graduate for those who intend to pursue formal learning in fields such as medicine and law.

You can get more information about Humphreys University from www.humphreys.edu. If you want to find out about how to apply, visit the school’s admissions page.

Seattle University is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. It was founded by the Jesuits as the School of Immaculate Conception in 1891. It was eventually called Seattle College and in 1931, it established its place in history by being the first university to admit female students in the country.

Today, Seattle University can be found in downtown Seattle. It already has eight colleges dedicated to different disciplines: arts and sciences, business and economics, law, science and engineering, nursing, education, theology and ministry, and humanities for teaching. Besides undergraduate programs, Seattle University also has 24 graduate programs.

Its official website, www.seattleu.edu, contains a complete list of programs that the school offers, as well as and the school’s admissions page.

Stephens College

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is a private women’s college specializing in liberal arts. It is the second oldest college for women. Its campus is located in Columbia, Missouri. Stephens College is known for giving exceptional theatre, dance, fashion design, and fine arts education. It a wide range of courses in different field of disciplines including human development, filmmaking, legal studies, physical therapy, accounting, business management, entrepreneurship and equestrian instruction and training.

The complete list of the courses offered by Stephens College can be found on its official website, www.stephens.edu. If you are interested to apply, visit its admissions page.

Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University or ACU is a private university in Abilene, Texas. Established in 1906, it was intended to become a training ground for future Christian leaders and servants. ACU offers a long list of undergraduate programs in various fields for students such as international studies, advertising and public relations, occupational therapy, criminal justice-sociology, natural resource management, information technology, international studies, nursing, engineering physics, and nutrition.

For a complete list of coursed offered by ACU is available at www.acu.edu. Interested applicants can check out the requirements and application procedures through the school’s online admissions page.

Founded in 1896, Adelphi University is a private university situated in Garden City, Nassau Country. It is accredited nationally and has eight colleges offering various courses from the arts to the sciences to education, nursing, business, and social work. It also has graduate programs and joint degree programs in engineering, law, dentistry, physical therapy, environmental studies, and optometry.

For more information on Adelphi university and its offered programs, visit its website, www.adelphi.edu. Application procedures and requirements are available from its admissions page.

Adrian College

Adrian College is a private college specializing in liberal arts. Founded in 1859, this college in the city of Adrian in Michigan is affiliated with the Methodist church. Adrian College offers 40 degree programs for students who intend to pursue careers in health science, physical therapy, law, engineering and architecture. Since its inception, it has reared students who turned out to be distinguished men and women in various fields, including US Congressman Mike Rogers,

Interested applicants may log-on to the school’s web admissions page. Further information on the school’s offered degree programs can check out www.adrian.edu.

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public university in Madison Country, Alabama, offering a long list of courses in various disciplines including forestry, social work, art education, clinical psychology, urban and regional planning, communicative sciences and disorders, engineering technologies, counseling psychology, computer science, food science, and civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

Also known as Alabama A&M University or AAMU, is one of the most distinguished historically black universities in the country, priding itself in having a baccalaureate program in telecommunications. More information on the school and a detailed list of its course offerings are available at its official website, www.aamu.edu. To apply, just check out its admissions page.

Alabama State University or ASU was established 1867 in Montgomery, Alabama. Among the country’s historically black schools and universities, ASU was put up as a Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund member. It has seven colleges and schools offering baccalaureate programs in arts and sciences, business administration, health sciences, education, and visual and performing arts. It also boasts of its graduate school aerospace studies division. ASU offers PhD and master’s degree programs in microbiology, educational leadership, physical therapy, policy, and law. Its studentry is a mix of indivisuals from over 40 states and 6 countries.

For more information on ASU, visit www.alasu.edu. Applicatoin requirements and procedures can be founds at its admissions page.

Purdue University

Since its inception in 1869, Purdue University stood up as the flagship campus among the six schools of the Purdue University System. Being one of the largest university systems in the country, Purdue takes pride in its state-of-the-art College of Engineering and School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The college offers highly competitive curriculum in its engineering, aviation and aerospace programs. In Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, there are over 200 degree programs for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the areas of agriculture, health sciences, liberal arts, management, education, nursing, science and technology, veterinary medicine, and consumer and family sciences.

Ore information on Purdue’s offered course, as well as application information are available at www.purdue.edu and its admissions page.

Cornell University

Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, Cornell University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing quality education to students in various disciplines. A member of the Ivy League higher, Cornell University has seven undergraduate schools specializing in agriculture and life sciences, architecture, art and planning, engineering, arts and sciences, hotel administration, labor and industrial relations, and human ecology. It offers not only undergraduate programs, but also interdisciplinary and dual programs. Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York.

Moredetailed information on Cornell University and its programs are available at www.cornell.edu. To apply, check out the school’s web admissions page.

Founded in 1841 in Homewood, Alabama, Samford University is one of the Baptist-affiliated universities in the US. It is a private university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional programs through its eight colleges and schools specializing in various fields. Samford University seeks to provide quality education to students especially in arts and sciences, business administration, education nursing, and music education.

Interested applicants may log on to www.samford.edu for more information, and to the school’s web admissions page for application information.

University of San Diego

Located two miles north of downtown San Diego, California, the University of San Diego is a private Roman Catholic University offering undergraduate, MA, PhD, Juris Doctor, graduate programs. From its establishment in 1949, it has grown to have six colleges and schools providing quality academic training in arts and sciences, law, nursing and health science, business administration, leadership studies and education sciences, and peace studies.

The University of San Diego prides itself in its long list of distinguished alumni. Among them are Betsy Myers, Chief Operating Officer of Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign, and Lowell McAdam, President and CEO and CEO of Verizon Wireless.

The school’s official website, www.sandiego.edu, offers detailed information on the school’s offered courses. Application information is available at the site’s admissions page.

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University in California is the oldest Catholic university in the American West, having been providing quality academic training since 1851. It is a private university affiliated with the Jesuits, and is an Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities member. Santa Clara University offers baccalaureate degrees in arts, science and engineering, and commerce. It also offers graduate programs in law, business, engineering, education, counseling psychology, and pastoral ministries. Among its notable alumni are author Khaled Hosseini and Google Chief Financial Officer, George Reyes.

Interesrted applicants may log on to www.scu.edu and the school’s online admissions page.

Study group sessions, when not conducted properly, can actually be disadvantageous for you. It will not only consume too much your precious time, but it will also waste too much of your much-needed energy. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of study group sessions.

Review your lessons before the study group session.

The purpose of holding study group sessions is to share ideas, not to tutor your co-students. So, before the scheduled study group session, see to it that you actually have some ideas to share. Save yourself from the sheer embarrassment of being labeled “irresponsible” by reading about the topics to be discussed on your next study group session. If you think it is necessary, do some research to support your thoughts and ideas so you can have something logical to share with the other members of the study group.

Stick to your objectives during the study group session.

When friends come together for a study group session, there is always a possibility that they will end up talking about topics other than the scheduled assignment. Your study group session may begin with a discussion on Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, but it will most likely end with Barney Stinson’s Lemon Law of the dating world. To avoid the possibility segueing to non-academic topics, assign one member of the group to be the “party pooper.” The “party pooper” is the person who will remind everybody to get back on track whenever you find yourselves engrossed in funny stories or gossips.

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Your dorm mates are like your family in your college. You live under one roof and sometimes, you even share the same room. It is never easy to suddenly get used to living with somebody you hardly know and it takes a lot of adjustment from both parties to make everything work. Here are some tips to help you get along with your dorm mates:

Respect your dorm mates’ personal space.

The first form of adjustment that you have to make is to respect your dorm mates’ personal space. To do this, you always have to keep in mind that you are not the sole owner of the dorm room. You are sharing it with others. Do not play loud music when your one of your dorm mates is patiently absorbed in his or her textbooks. If you can’t resist the temptation of listening to your favorite mixed CD, then bring out those earphones and keep the music to yourself.

Respect your dorm mates’ personal belongings.

If there is one thing that you have to remember during your stay in college dorms, it is the “what’s yours is yours and what’s mine is mine” rule. You are given your own bed, your own closet, and your own study area for a reason. Sleep on your own bed, trash your own closet, and make a mess in your own study area. Never wear your dorm mates’ shirt just because it matches the color of your eyes or eat their sandwich just because it completes the balance of your diet. Why take the risk of being scolded later when you can always ask for their permission first?

Respect your dorm mates’ personal feelings.

For some reason, students from opposite ends always end up being dormmates. Opposites always attract, but it wasn’t indicated that it is always in a good way. To avoid getting into silly fights or ego battles, respect your dorm mates’ beliefs and philosophies. If your dorm mates are devout Catholics, then please be sensitive enough to avoid making jokes about Jesus Christ or the Pope. The last thing you want is to avoid your dormmates. Respect your dorm mates’ feelings and you will surely get back the same respect that you deserve.

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* Loan consolidation programs

When you’re paying off separate loans, you’re also paying for the interests of each particular loan. It might also be hard for you to budget your money and decide which loan to pay off first. If you’re having this kind of problem, then perhaps loan consolidation is the best thing you can do. When you consolidate your student loans, you will have only one loan to pay off. Take the time to assess various loan consolidation programs and choose one that offers you with a low interest rate.

* Money from the military

Don’t mind doing military service? You can join the National Guard or the Army Reserve after you graduate so you can get up to $10,000 to pay off your college loans. If you seek adventure, you can even request to be assigned in conflict or hostile areas, which will provide you with more money to pay off your student loans. Just make sure that you’re really up for the challenge that joining the military brings.

* Loan forgiveness options

The government offers loan forgiveness to those who do social work and volunteer their service for non-profit organizations after they graduate. You can sign up for the Peace Corps, Americorps, and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) to be granted loan forgiveness.

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It’s common for students to forgo sleep or get only a few hours of resting time so that they can do more studying or squeeze in a few more activities into their day. It’s easy to fall into the habit of cutting back on sleep to get more done. But what you have to realize is that sleep is vital for your health. When you don’t get enough sleep, you won’t be functioning at your optimum level, making you less efficient in doing activities. Your brain will be able to retain more information and think more clearly when you get six to eight hours of sleep rather than just two to three hours.

* Learn how to multi-task effectively

Going to your doctor’s appointment? Bring your handouts and books along so you can read them while waiting. In case you have to travel somewhere and you can read while riding a vehicle, bring your notes along with you and study while you’re riding the bus. Going to the library to have your notes photocopied? Take advantage of the time you’re there by looking for possible references for a paper you have to write. By doing feasible activity combinations, you can make better use of your time. But be careful not to go over your limits, because doing so can leave you feeling stressed.

* Create a to-do list that’s non-negotiable

The tasks you write on your to-do list must be those that shouldn’t be put off to a later time. Sticking to a to-do list may be challenging for you because you may have to squeeze in sudden deadlines or study for exams that were announced at just a short notice. To manage your time better, you can create two to-do lists: a general one that includes even non-academic activities such as doing laundry and going shopping for groceries, and a non-negotiable one. Prioritize those tasks that need urgent attention. By doing this, you can just let yourself focus on one or two tasks without letting yourself get overwhelmed with the other tasks listed.

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