If you’re a college student looking for ways to save money, here are 10 ways you can start today.

Shop at thrift stores. When your clothes wear out, or you want something new to wear, hit up your local thrift store instead of the mall. Just because you’re buying second hand doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on style. You’ll have a look all your own! Continue reading →

As a college student getting ready to graduate and embark on real life, attending career expos and meeting recruiters is an important part of finding a good job. One of the gals we follow on Tumblr, Toni Sheree, recently attended a college career expo was shocked at how some college kids presented themselves. Today’s blog on what not to do at a career expo is based off of Toni’s observations. Continue reading →

Las Vegas, Nevada - If entertainment, all-you-can-eat buffets, and club hopping, and gambling is your style, Sin City is the place for you this spring break! If you want more culture, there are renown musicians and Broadway musicals playing every night of the week. Plus, MTV will be filming poolside March 6 - 10, 2011… Continue reading →

Recently we spoke with Independent Recruiter and Career Coach Jennifer Armistead who had plenty of ideas for students looking for jobs after graduation. Jennifer has an impressive wrap sheet, having placed thousands of people in jobs over the last 12 years. In this video, she shares insider tips on how to work with recruiters to advance your career, what companies look for in employees, how education helps to set you apart from the competition, and how to prepare for job interviews. We’ve also included some transcription highlights below. Continue reading →

If you’re a college student dying to travel the world, a study abroad program is a great way to get college credit for traveling! In a study abroad program you can learn a new language, meet new friends, expand your horizons living in a different culture, and have a life-changing experience. If you are considering a study abroad program, here are some things to know. Continue reading →

Roommates. They’re an integral part of the college experience, though you’ve probably had one or two get under your skin before. Living with people can make all their flaws all-too-visible, so here are some tips on how to deal with college roommates. Continue reading →

College costs keep rising every year and most students and parents can’t afford to pay all the expenses out of pocket. Federal, state, and private financial aid in the form of grants still leave a large gap in financing a college education. Most students will need to consider at least one loan to make up the shortfall. Choosing and using them wisely will impact their futures long after graduation day. Continue reading →

As we listen to what college students are facing today, one of the most common things we hear is college overwhelm. If you’re falling behind with your assignments and feeling overloaded with responsibilities and expectations, you’re experiencing college overwhelm. If this sounds familiar, to you, here are some tips on how to avoid college overwhelm. Continue reading →

Thinking back over the last two decades in particular, I have some advice I would have liked to give myself at 22 that might have saved me from a lot of heartbreak. Continue reading →

When you’re getting bad grades, feeling uninspired in class, struggling to make ends meet, and running on empty from the workload and college stress, it’s natural to consider dropping out of college. Before you make any big life decisions, here’s some things to consider if you’re thinking about dropping out of college. Continue reading →