Whether as graduation presents or good-luck gifts, there are a number of items helpful for the college-bound student. Here are just a few of them: Noise-Canceling Headphones Useful for drowning out noise so students can study, or roommate’s snoring so they can sleep, noise-canceling headphones can help students focus by making the world around them …
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Choosing the Right Type of College Education for You
If you’re looking to advance your career but aren’t sure exactly what you want to do, it can be difficult to decide how to advance it. There are many options for advanced education, including trade schools, bachelor degrees, and graduate degrees. Choosing what kind of education you will pursue is a big decision and will …
44 More Life Skills to Learn Before College
In a previous post we talked about life skills you should know before heading off to college, but there are plenty more that aren’t taught in schools or at home regularly anymore! If you don’t know how to do any of the tasks listed below, now is the time to ask or look it up. …
5 Things Every Student Should Do Before Their Freshman Year of College
The months leading up to your freshman year of college can be hectic and stressful. There are quite a few things you should be doing during this time though and it really shouldn’t be put off. Once you get them out of the way though, you can enjoy summer! Here are five things you should …
Cut College Costs: Graduate On Time
You will most likely be borrowing money every year that you are in college to fund your tuition and other college costs. By the time you graduate after 4 years, the total amount you’ve borrowed would have added up considerably. Delaying your graduation even by one semester will add a few thousand dollars more to …
How I Chose My College: “An International Perspective”
I grew up in Vietnam, and for 20 years of my life, I had never been in the United States before I came to Luther College in 2016. It is still a fascinating journey for me from the beginning of college search to the present as I just finished my sophomore year. As an international …
College Packing List Overview
You’ve received your college acceptance letter and the countdown to your first semester has begun. The only left to do is to pack your suitcases. Packing up to go off to college can be daunting. There are so many things you want to take along with you but you have to be careful not to …
What NOT To Pack For College
As you’re making your list of what to bring to college this year, you’ll probably write down quite a few items that you end up not wanting to bring or you shouldn’t be taking to the dorm at all. Here are a few things you should definitely not be adding to the packing list: Prohibited …
Effective Stress Management Tools for High School and College Students
Stress is something all high school and college students are familiar with. You need to get to class on time, make sure you do your homework, and study for exams. Then, there’s the extra pressure of trying to fit in socially. Juggling all these things at the same time can quickly wear you down. To …
When Should You Start Packing for College?
You’ve received your college acceptance letter and cannot wait for the semester to begin. Meanwhile, your days are packed with trying to catch up with friends and making the most of those last few unscheduled days. Regardless of how much you have going on, you are going to have to find some time to pack …
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