Tips on college living, including dorm life, Greek life, parking, and everything you should know before you get to campus.
Texas A&M is a top university with an excellent reputation and a rabid alumni base. Its graduates don’t say, “I went to Texas A&M.” They say, “I’m an Aggie.” If you want to attend a college that gets into your blood and becomes part of who you are, this is the place for you. TAMU […]
If you’re looking for a top-tier university with great academics, plenty of opportunities for extracurricular involvement, and a breathtaking campus overlooking the Pacific that has to be seen to be believed, then there’s no better school in the country than UC Santa Barbara. Not only is UC Santa Barbara a beautiful campus with a thriving
Going away to college is exciting, but leaving your beloved dog behind isn’t. If you’re a dog person, the idea of four or more years in a pet-free living environment might sound lonely and empty. Fortunately, more colleges are allowing students to bring dogs to campus. That means you might not have to say goodbye
Maybe you weren’t focused and dropped out. Perhaps the financial burden of college was too much for you and your family. Or maybe you went a different route following high school, like the military or straight into the workforce. Regardless of the reason, if college didn’t pan out for you the first time, your mid-twenties
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Going to college has long been the expected path for high-achieving students, but in an age of exploding costs and dubious returns on investment, many are questioning whether it’s the right choice to make. If you’re considering skipping college, here are some things to keep in mind: You can still get a good job without
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If you’ve savored your independence behind the wheel since turning 16, you probably don’t want to hear that your college might require you to leave your car at home for your freshman year. But depending on where you end up going to school, it’s a strong possibility. Most colleges do not allow freshmen to have
CU Boulder is an amazing place: A world-class institution nestled in one of America’s most idyllic and high-energy college towns. If you’re headed there in the fall, consider yourself fortunate. To get the most out of your first year at CU-Boulder, you need to get placed in the right dorm. And the right dorm for
The best way to start your college experience at UW-Madison on the right foot is to pick a good dorm. You want to end up in the right dorm for your personality and mode of living. The studious introvert who lands in the Animal House party dorm is going to have a frustrating first year.
Your introduction to college life at LSU is your freshman dorm experience. It can make or break your first year. Land in a good dorm with good people and you’ll make friends and memories that’ll stay with you for life. End up in a bad one, and you’ll be longing for the comforts of home
