Student Life

How To Fight Procrastination

How To Fight Procrastination

September 17, 2021 | Nina Chamlou

We're all familiar with procrastination — that uncontrollable urge to keep putting off a task, despite its level of urgency. Suddenly, now is the perfect time to deep clean your...
What Is A Student-to-Professor Ratio In College?

What Is A Student-to-Professor Ratio In College?

September 17, 2021 | Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

Prospective students researching colleges often encounter the phrase "student-to-faculty ratio." But what is a student-to-teacher ratio in college? The ratio represents the number of students compared to the number of...
Cheap College Hacks

Cheap College Hacks

September 13, 2021 | Nina Chamlou

Often, the biggest stressor in the life of a college student is figuring out how to pay for daily living expenses. Creating a budget and sticking to it is hard,...
Nontraditional College Student Resources

Nontraditional College Student Resources

September 13, 2021 | Nina Chamlou

Nonraditional students face many challenges when going back to school. Learn more about resources and support for re-entry students.
How To Ace Reading In College

How To Ace Reading In College

September 11, 2021 | Nina Chamlou

Have you ever caught yourself reading on autopilot? Like operating a car, reading becomes second nature, and you might find yourself not fully comprehending the text's whole meaning. However, reading...
College Student Resources And Tools

College Student Resources And Tools

September 10, 2021 | Nina Chamlou

Security and Safety Tools, Tips and Resources for College Students College may be the time for students to break out of their comfort zone and experience new situations. But with freedom and independence comes personal responsibility, especially in scenarios regarding safety and security. While nearly 30% of college students report they don't have any safety concerns, […]
College Resources for Students with Disabilities

College Resources for Students with Disabilities

September 9, 2021 | Nina Chamlou

Students with disabilities often require additional support to succeed in college. While many postsecondary institutions offer various college disability resources, not every school offers robust support services. However, most colleges...
College Grads Wish Someone Told Me Before I Started College

College Grads Wish Someone Told Me Before I Started College

August 18, 2021 | Nina Chamlou

Advice College Grads Hope Someone Had Told Them Sooner For many students, starting college is their first time living on their own and making their own decisions. It's a unique time and setting to learn and grow as independent adults, and it can be incredibly gratifying to come out the other end with a degree […]
Transgender College Student Resource Guide

Transgender College Student Resource Guide

August 2, 2021 | Nina Chamlou

Transgender students face unique challenges in higher education. Trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming students report at a much higher rate than their college peers. Some students report on college documents and...
How To Prepare For College Finals

How To Prepare For College Finals

July 28, 2021 | Nina Chamlou

What Are Finals? The term "finals" refers to the exams, essays, and projects that students complete at the end of a college semester. Finals serve as the last assessment for an individual class. Most schools reserve 1-2 weeks at the semester's end for finals. During this time, students might not attend regular classes. Instead, learners […]

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