6 Foundational Tips for College Freshmen
If you’re new to the college scene, you already know that college is different from high school…a lot different! You’re on your own and the decisions you make will have a large impact on your life. If you’re feeling a bit humble, you’re in a good place. Read on for some tips on how not only to survive, but thrive during your freshman year. 1. Never give up. You may be aware of the statistics that approximately 4 in 10 college students don’t hang around to get their degree. Those... Read The Rest →
Wisdom from Christopher Robin for Parents of College Freshmen
Guest Post by Louise Sattler “This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.” ~Christopher Robin as told to Winnie the Pooh I found this quote (again) just a few... Read The Rest →
Tips for Incoming College Freshmen
Being nervous about starting college is probably the most normal thing you can do. Your apprehension is a sign that you are already interested in doing well. Additionally, rest assured that most of your fears will probably go away after your first week and that even if they don’t, there’s always something you can do to change things. Don’t Expect to Sleep: Don’t fear 4 a.m. nights because the greater academic challenges faced in college can require sleep deprivation to achieve success. College classes involve more effort than their high... Read The Rest →
What You Need to Know About College Dorm Life
Living in a new place can be an adjustment, especially as a freshman living in a college dorm away from home for the first time. There are a number of questions you probably have running through your head such as what your room will look like, will you be able to fit all of your stuff in it, and will you meet new friends? Following are some things to keep in mind when preparing for dorm life. Saving Space Dorm rooms are generally quite small. But more often than not,... Read The Rest →
#CollegeCash Chat Septemebr 22, 2011
This week’s guest moderator for #CollegeCash was Steve Cassady. He helps @LinkedinExpert, Viveka Von Rosen, moderate Tuesday’s #Linkedinchat which starts at 7:00pm EST. In #Linkedinchat they cover many different ways you can use your profile for Job Search, Personal Branding, and Business Development. Today many companies are using Social Media to hire and evaluate candidates: Linkedin and Facebook are commonly used. This week’s chat session focused on a student’s use of Linkedin. “Linkedin is the world’s largest professional network with over 120 million members and growing rapidly. Linkedin connects you... Read The Rest →