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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.
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Stress About Choosing Your Major
1. Freshman year is mostly introduction and core classes. When I was a freshman I had to take all core and introduction classes. I was interested in science (more specifically premed) however I had to take classes like art history and writing for college. I was in no way ever going to be an art historian however I still sat through them because college says these core classes are required. I also took introduction to music which was interesting because the only instrument I’ve ever played was the recorder I was forced to play in third grade.
Christina RussoPublished 6 years ago in EducationFirst Day of College at Pasadena City College
It's hard leaving the people you have known all of your life. The same people you have known since kindergarten. The friends you have made. The memories you had with them. Then, when you become a senior in high school, that's when you start to realize you will probably never see these people again. But it's okay. Because everyone needs to go to the next step in their life. If it's college, working full-time, taking a year off, or even doing nothing at all. This is where everyone grows to become who they will be in the future. And my future is attending Pasadena City College.
Vanessa BaltazarPublished 6 years ago in EducationAFA Leaders Conference 2018
Hi everyone, this is Ashley Long writing about the AFA Leaders Conference. The AFA Leaders Conference stands for Agriculture Future of America and is a conference for the top 800 selected pre-veterinary medicine students in the United States. It is a great honor for anyone selected because there are hundreds of veterinary medicine companies from around the world that will be giving talks to all the students based on their interests in different parts of the career.
Ashley LongPublished 6 years ago in EducationDropping Out of College
When we hear about people dropping out of college, we usually think of the student as having failed some classes or too stupid to keep up or just lazy. But for some people, college just isn't the right place to start adult life.
Hannah FoxPublished 6 years ago in EducationBenefits of Having a College Degree
When we consider going to college, there are many things that can convince us to go but also many things convincing us not to go to college. Sometimes when we are thinking about going to college we don’t think about the benefits we can receive from a degree. We tend to focus on the negative things that can come from going to college. We should start to consider more positive things than negatives when it comes to a college degree. There are many reasons to go to college; receiving better job opportunities, a chance at earning more money, and being a positive influence on our children and future generations.
Kaylee LundgrenPublished 6 years ago in EducationA Year Off School
June 19th, 2018. The day I finally graduated from high school. There was people crying, people jumping up and down & even people who had already left the premises; they got their diploma & left! I was just worried about getting enough pictures of my family & I. An eternal school vacation was about to begin...
LEX BASEHOREPublished 6 years ago in EducationUniversity vs. College
Furthering education after high school can be a tough choice. It may not be for everyone. If choosing more education, it can come in the form of a certified, community college, college, university, etc.
Helena ReyPublished 6 years ago in EducationPros and Cons of Living in a Dorm
Going to college can be stressful. Here are something things that can help you decide where to live throughout it. Cons Let me start with the reasons you wouldn't want to live in a dorm.
9 Things to Expect During Your First Semester of College
I am a Freshman in college and as my first semester is coming to a close I thought I'd share with you what I've learned in hopes it will help someone else be more prepared for their first semester:
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10 Reasons a Student in College Is Too Busy for a Job
There once was a time when I read an article on ten questions someone had for students who were "too busy" for a job while in college. It is linked below if you'd like to read this article first!
M.G. SprinklePublished 6 years ago in Education College Ahead - Mind the Gap
No parental supervision, strict curfews, house chores or daily school assignment—it’s year-round parties and one big adventure from now on, right? When you hit your 20s life seems to suddenly explode with a lot of apparently hidden abilities and opportunities. It feels like the perfect time to start building your future self and, switching from (high school) Senior to (college) Freshmen, sounds like the great way to go about it.
5 Ways College Students Can Save Money in a Practical Way
College is no doubt the most money-consuming time of your life. Throughout the whole process, there is so much "free money" that students overlook, as well as opportunities to not pay anything at all. Many websites, apps, and even your school have opportunities to save money that you may not even know exist.
Emily MartinPublished 6 years ago in Education