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10 Green Living Tips for College Students

There are 10 easy green living practices as a college student that saves the environment while being good for your health and budget.

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6 Top Tips to Clean Your Dorm Room 

Who has the time (or energy) to tackle a daunting dorm room clean-up? But the good news is that keeping a clean and organized dorm room is totally achievable!
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A Student’s Guide to the Best College Food

Remember, the best college food is the one you enjoy, matches your preferences, and keeps you energized throughout the day. With a happy stomach, you're sure to conquer every academic challenge that comes your way.
A female international student studying abroad checks her bank account for a money transfer

Best Ways to Send and Receive Money While Studying Abroad

Explore international banks and money transfer services that best fit your needs as a college student studying abroad.
A seated young mother holding her toddler while pointing at her college

7 Awesome Ways Colleges Support Student Parents

Flexible class schedules and childcare support are some of the ways colleges support busy student parents to pursue and complete a degree.
A blond male student smiling while standing behind the counter of one of the fast food jobs that pay for college

13 Fast Food Jobs That Pay for College

Working in fast food isn’t the most glamorous part-time job for students, but being employed by big-name brands comes with perks like subsidized college tuition.

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15 Online Jobs for College Students to Make Money in 2024

There are heaps of jobs for college students where you can work online and forget about wearing pants — you just need to know where to look.

15 Best Tech Gadgets for College Students on a Budget [2024]

Want to make your college life easier? Get the best tech gadgets for college students that won't break the bank but will boost your college life!

Private UC Berkeley Co-Op Bans White People From Common Areas

To “prevent white violence,” a private housing cooperative at UC, Berkeley prohibits white people from using its common areas.

Virginia Colleges to Freeze Tuition This Fall

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has requested public colleges to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduates this fall.

How to Succeed in College

College success is about more than a 4.0 GPA. From choosing the right classes and staying motivated to making lifelong friendships and decorating your dorm room, here are our top tips for getting the most out of your college experience.

10 Green Living Tips for College Students

There are 10 easy green living practices as a college student that saves the environment while being good for your health and budget.

6 Top Tips to Clean Your Dorm Room 

Who has the time (or energy) to tackle a daunting dorm room clean-up? But the good news is that keeping a clean and organized dorm room is totally achievable!

A Student’s Guide to the Best College Food

Remember, the best college food is the one you enjoy, matches your preferences, and keeps you energized throughout the day. With a happy stomach, you're sure to conquer every academic challenge that comes your way.

Your Guide to College Finance

Student loans, grants and scholarships, creating a budget — paying for college is no simple matter. Here’s everything you need to know to set yourself up for financial success (and how to find student-only discounts and freebies!).

Best Ways to Send and Receive Money While Studying Abroad

Explore international banks and money transfer services that best fit your needs as a college student studying abroad.

Mastering Your Student Loan Repayment Strategy

Know the available options on student loans and how they work, plus repayment strategies to pay off it all off early as a college student in the US.

How to Go to College for Free (Or Ultra-Cheap!): 9 Effective Ways

"Don’t waste your time wondering how to get free college, only to be intimidated by the potential cost — everyone deserves a shot at higher education regardless of their financial situation."

Life After College

Want to make sure the work you’re putting in now is going to pay off later? Check out these tips for getting your dream job, managing student debt, and navigating the professional world.

How to Write a Winning Cover Letter as a Fresh Graduate [2024]

To stand out in any job search, you need a relevant and engaging cover letter. Bag an awesome job as a fresh college graduate with our step-by-step guide of the best cover letter tips.

Get That Job: 10 Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Stand Out

Stay ahead in today's job market once you know how to make your LinkedIn stand out with these tips and a bonus.

7 Ways College Prepares You for the Real World

Before you think that college is a mere pit stop on the road to adulthood, you'd be surprised to note the different (and often mind-blowing) ways it prepares you for the real world. 

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Online Learning Platforms Promote Higher Education Equity

Online learning platforms offer vital assistance when other areas of higher education are unable to, and access to such platforms enhances equity on college campuses.

Shifting the Role of Community College and Apprentice Programs

To out-innovate competing countries, the US must shift the role of community colleges and apprentice programs.

Who Will Benefit Under President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness?

While President Biden’s plans to eliminate student loan debt will be a reprieve for many federal loan borrowers, private loan recipients can still explore their options for better repayment options.

Capitol Attack and 2011 UC Davis Protests, Compared

The scene at the 2011 UC Davis protest was very different from the January 6 chaos in Washington, DC, but the differences are instructive.