college

Maximize your university experience with these tips for all things collegiate–how to achieve a perfect GPA, select the right major, finance your college education and more.

College 101
College is a time that can be very exciting yet scary if you are not prepared for what's ahead! We see so much on movies and social media about how college is portrayed to be, but tend to skip over the essential skills and knowledge needed to survive college. Now whether you are at a two-year college or four-year college, these basic tips that I have learned and experienced will help prepare you to face that next level.
By Vee Harris7 years ago in Education
Freedom at Least
So you’re moving away for school. You’re anxious, to say the least. But you’ve been thinking about your own apartment (well… dorm) since you applied way back in November but it was always just a fun thought; something you entertained while still having some doubts about whether you’d even be accepted into the far-away-college. Now, however, you know exactly what’s happening, sort of. You know what to expect, kind of.
By Olivia McLachlan7 years ago in Education
Top Ten Tips for University Students
I remember waiting for my UCAS approval three years ago. It was extremely nerve-racking but I finally received the good news—I would be going to university for the best years yet!
By Jiten Mistry7 years ago in Education
College
Do you remember the time you first applied for a college? Fresh out of high school, your hopes and dreams are blooming and you can taste your newly found freedom. You began looking for colleges that would help you find your career path; whether you wanted to be an accountant, a marine biologist, a doctor, a movie director, etc., there was a college out there you wanted to go to. Can you remember how overwhelming that was?
By enitza rivera7 years ago in Education
The New Frontier
If you have read my previous blog posts, you'd know I'm beginning university very shortly. Like, in five days. That's pretty soon.
By C. L.7 years ago in Education
Being Transgender at University
Going to university for the first time can be a terrifying experience anyway. Add to that being transgender, and it can just seem to get even worse. Whether you're out and proud at home and not sure how new people will take to it, or completely closeted and wanting to tell people for the first time, here are some things to consider.
By Gabe7 years ago in Education
To: A First Year College Student
What I've learned from my first year in college is preparation is a joke. You can't be prepared for everything life throws at you. I've decided to compile a somewhat of a list of things I wish I was better prepared for!
By Virginia Parker7 years ago in Education
13 Tips for Incoming College Freshmen
Everyone knows that moving into a dorm for the first time can be stressful. Having to find a new routine and being in unfamiliar territory can make anyone anxious. Here are a few tips that I have realized since moving into my dorm as a freshman in college. These tips range from what I did that was helpful to things I wish I had done to make things easier.
By Olivia De7 years ago in Education
Panicking About Starting Uni This Year?
University is, naturally, a daunting prospect for many. The whirlwind of A-levels and other exams that has just passed was scary enough, but now we are faced with UNI of all things. The ultimate test. It always seemed so far off until now, right? But now that results day has been and gone it’s time to get real. Whether you ended up with some snazzy exam results, got accepted through Clearing or had to phone up and fight for a place at one of your choices, everyone is in the same boat now.
By Mimi 🌸7 years ago in Education
12 Things You Should Do Before Going to University/College
Before I went to high school, everyone was telling me that it would be the best four years of my life. Those four years were years of growth, fun, and frustrations. However, they came to a close too soon. By grade 12, I was ready for a change of pace. I welcomed the idea of going to a different environment where I would be more independent. Yet when I went to university the change hit me hard; I had to deal with things I had never experienced before. I was affected emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally. As a student heading into my second year of university, I have reflected on the things I wish I had done in high school. At the time it seemed as though I was perpetually busy; but now, experiencing the demands of university, I see how much free time I really had if I had been more efficient.
By Cathy Q7 years ago in Education
Your Freshman Year
It’s your freshman year of college. You picked a school that you love. You have one final summer with all of your friends and without the stress of school haunting you with summer assignments. I was so excited to get out of my hometown, and go to my dream school. I was accepted to Duquesne University in the winter, and ever since then I got butterflies when I thought about my future.
By Allie Holler7 years ago in Education
Best Study Tips for Visual Learners in College
Many educators have attempted to define the countless different learning styles, but one of the simplest and most popular is Neil Fleming's VAK model. VAK stands for Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic. In simplest terms, visual learners comprehend best when seeing things, auditory learners understand best when they hear something, and kinesthetic learners need to physically feel something to fully grasp it.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Education