Handling the Stress of College Life
You may feel like your life is going to be great when you get to college, and get to start making all of your own decisions. Well it is. But at some point, you may have difficulty making decisions, or you may make some poor choices, or you may just have difficulty adjusting to college life. If and when that happens, you will have stress, and dealing with it in a productive way (or preventing it from happening at all) can make all the difference in the world. College life... Read The Rest →
College Life: The Greek System
Most colleges have fraternity and sorority houses on campus. Collectively, these groups are called the “Greek system,” because each house is named after two or three letters of the Greek alphabet. There are social Greek organizations, as well as those dedicated to a particular profession, such as medicine, law, engineering, or journalism. Greek organizations do a lot of community service: they raise money for charities, volunteer in soup kitchens and for other community organizations, and organize food drives on campus. These events are great résumé builders, and employers see... Read The Rest →
The Difference Between High School And College
College can be a fun, new and exciting experience; however it can also be a nerve-wracking and stressful one. Whether you are commuting or living on campus, you can help reduce any stress you might be experiencing by knowing what to expect ahead of time. Beware: there are a lot of differences between high school and college! If you are going to be a student who commutes to college, then here are a few tips to prepare you ahead of time: Allow for extra time before classes. You may have... Read The Rest →