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College Students: Get Organized Now to Nab an Internship
by Sarah on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 | No Comments
Given the dismal state of the economy these days, internships are becoming an increasingly important part of student life. In fact, some colleges, like Northeastern University in Boston, have made internships part of their four-year curriculum. Not only do they offer students who may be unsure of their ideal career path insight into a particular ... [read more] -
Free printable: back to college shopping list
by Sarah on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | 6 comments
Yesterday we posted some organizational tips for soon-to-be college students, which we hope will make the entire move-in/get-settled process less harried for all those headed to school in a few weeks (and their parents). Today, we thought we'd follow that big-picture post up with a free, practical printable. To help us put a comprehensive ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Alyssa Davis – Preparing a High School Student for College
by Anne Marie on Friday, October 1st, 2010 | No Comments
Preparing a High School Student for College By Alyssa Davis of Metal-Wall-Art.com From a parent's perspective, preparing a high school teen for college is all about academics. From a teen's perspective, preparing for college is probably mostly about being away from home and the freedom and anxiety that come along with it. Preparing for a ... [read more] -
Giveaway Winner: First Alert Water Fire Protector File Chest
by Anne Marie on Monday, August 16th, 2010 | No Comments
Giveaway Winner: First Alert Water Fire Protector File Chest This year make sure your College student’s belongings are safe. Review the Top 10 crimes on College campuses today and the solutions from First Alert below. The Winner Thank you all who commented on the giveaway post, but this time there is only one winner. ... [read more] -
Wednesday’s Dose of Sunshine: Fighting the Spring Itch.
by Anna on Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 | No Comments
Picture this: It is a beautiful Thursday afternoon. You are sitting in lecture looking out the windows watching other students picnicking and frolicking in the beautiful sunshine. Your heart leaps and suddenly you are in a pickle: to go to your next class, or not to go…... [read more] -
Cool Find: The Overdue Book Calendar 2010
by Anna on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 | 2 comments
As I glance over to my bookshelf I can see two books that I need to return to my university's library. Without having found the receipt randomly the other day in my purse from November when I checked them out, I would have be fined two dollars a day per book! Thank goodness I was ... [read more] -
Preparing Parents and Incoming Freshmen for College
by Sarah on Monday, July 27th, 2009 | No Comments
There’s nothing quite like college. There are so many incredible things to look forward to: football games, intellectual debates, fraternity parties, late night study halls and pizza runs, group projects, service rallies, and a new found liberation that comes with fleeing the nest. While all of these experiences are exciting and fun, they can also be ... [read more]


















