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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.
Theatre Family: The Ultimate Acceptance
The year was 2005 when I quit football (for the second time) at my high school. My once "brotherhood" quickly turned against me and said some pretty hateful things. To this day I still regret it and I didn't think I'd find anything else I was good at doing. I am a 6'2", 290lbs guy, and in high school I was 6'2" and weighed close to 275, so my size gave me a pretty good advantage at sports. Sports were what I felt like I should do. My first love was baseball, and while I was passionate about it, I just wasn't that great of a baseball player, and it took me a long time to accept that. Next came basketball, which I became my best at in comparison to my peers when I was in about the 5th grade, and then I just plateaued. Football was the next sport I tried, because I felt very much invited and encouraged and motivated from other football coaches to play (I mean, like I said before, I was the chubby kid in the corner).
By Kevin Rothlisberger6 years ago in Education
Creative Ways to Decorate Your Graduation Cap
As your final school project, decorating your graduation cap is a fun way to express yourself. Though not every school will allow you to wear them to the actual ceremony, you can always have some fun with an attachable option for grad photos.
By Sherry Campbell6 years ago in Education
Work Hard, Play Harder: The Top Party Schools in America
Before we get started, let's be perfectly clear: There is a huge difference between partying and violence. There is also a huge difference between partying and self-harm. College parties too often end with sexual assault and alcohol poisoning. That's not the kind of partying we're talking about here.
By Taylor Markarian6 years ago in Education
To Be Dependent, or To Not Be Dependent Is The Question
What do I do? I'm so dependent upon everyone, how will I ever become independent? This is what I was thinking in my first year of college. I was so wrapped up in being with my family to where it just didn't feel right to even live in a dorm. Let alone, away from familiar faces, sounds, etc. This is the story I'm about to tell you, I hope you are able to somehow relate, and find a sort of independence through reading this.
By Mary McMichael6 years ago in Education
Four Years
On your way to University, the first things that go through your mind are: yay, I get to be away from my parents, I can eat whatever I want, I have full emancipation and all freedom to live my life, and I'm going to make these four years count. You probably thought that you would join a million and one different societies, get honors in your major and just fly through each year of university in a breeze.
By Cemone Ryan7 years ago in Education
Early Colleges USA
I am currently a junior in high school, but I begin taking courses next semester. By the time I get my diploma, I will have an Associate's degree or transfer certificate in political science. How is this possible? I entered The Early College (TEC) at Lansing Community College. Early/Middle colleges are available all around the United States, but there isn’t enough information around about them. The information provided is based on my experiences in TEC.
By Cheyann Scutt7 years ago in Education
What I Learned in My Gap Year . Top Story - December 2017.
College has always been a rocky boat for me, especially leading up to my high school graduation. One minute I wanted to go, the next I didn’t. Looking back I always subconsciously knew that I wasn’t ready. I wasn’t really ready to give myself the huge responsibility that is college. I finally decided (very last minute) that I would take a year off to work. I would save up money and put it all towards my future education. Little did I know that my decision to take a year would affect everyone I knew, because everyone decided to give me their opinions on my life!!! (Notice my angry sarcasm?) Some family supported my decision fully; they said that college isn't for everyone and you can't force it. Some even tried to convince me that I shouldn't go at all. Other family looked at me like I killed someone. They told me that I was making a huge mistake. It was a wild couple of months, especially when the holidays came around. All I dealt with that year was people telling me what was right for me. Trust me, none of them knew what was right for me. Only I knew what was right for me. First thing I learned: You can't listen to anyone else but yourself. You live for you.
By Emily Finnigan7 years ago in Education
College Planning
Here's my take on college planning and what all needs to be thought about! Research and Compare First things first, you need to establish what you want to do for post secondary! Once you've figured that out, you can research different types of schools. I was already familiar with the schools that offered my program, so I did some research on the overview of courses, cost of schooling, cost of living, and so on for each school! I narrowed down my top five schools and applied to them.
By Laura's Vocal7 years ago in Education
Declaring a Minor Not Similar to Your Major
First off, it is important to note that a lot of colleges and universities will dictate that you have a minor relevant to your choice of a major. In fact, some colleges and universities will not let you enroll or participate in classes or any other part of the college experience if you do not do this.
By Noel Willett7 years ago in Education
One Semester Left
I'm a broadcast journalism major with minors in journalism and broadcast management. Since about seventh grade I knew I wanted to be a journalist. I’ve always enjoyed writing and I believe in the public’s right to information. The summer of tenth grade was when I realized I wanted to pursue broadcast journalism. I participated in a pre-college leadership program called Lead America, it took place at Fordham University in the Bronx. Not only did I meet people from all over, it opened up to me that there is a whole world within journalism. It only begins at newspapers, the opportunities are more than I had realized.
By Blaine Malefatto7 years ago in Education