Whether you’re in undergrad or graduate school, choosing a topic for and writing a thesis can be a process that makes you break out into a cold sweat. You’re not alone– many students struggle with getting started on writing a thesis and feel the pressure to come up with a great idea for a research [...]

First generation students are those students that will be first members of their families to attend an institute of higher education. While a great distinction, being the first to college can also be very daunting. Many first generation students don’t know where to begin in their college planning, as they can’t rely on the advice [...]

Stereotype dictates that brilliant, decorated, well-educated writers take to alcohol with as much – if not more – impassioned enthusiasm as they do their literary craft. While psychology and, of course, history both note a correlation between substance abuse and intelligence, the popular image of an author hacking away at a typewriter (or computer, depending [...]

College is a major investment, and like all investments you’ll make, you want to make sure that you’re going to get the best value for your money. Of course, not all colleges are equal, and not all will offer the same value to students and families. Here are a few important factors to look at [...]

There are over 200,000 learning disabled students that attend college each year. Some of the students are prepared for the academic and social rigors of higher education and some are not. Those that do not seek or receive the proper assistance in the classroom are much more likely to become frustrated, fail classes, and eventually [...]

Lots of people enroll in college, but not everyone actually ends up earning a degree. The good news is that over the past 30 years, the proportion of adults who have completed a four-year college degree has almost doubled, according to the College Board 2007 study “Education Pays: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals [...]

Getting married, know someone who is, or are just dreaming about your own day? There’s a lot to consider. Announcements, invitations, guest lists, seating, menus, travel, attire, and more are enough to make any future bride and groom call for help. Before you spend thousands and call an actual wedding planner, consider a virtual one. [...]

Left-brained individuals who enjoy making large calculations and analyzing data might want to take their focus off of math and start looking at money. As most companies are in the business of making money, they need people who can help them manage their finances and increase their profits. There are countless employment opportunities for those [...]

Your college advisor is around to offer you advice and counseling in your college career. Although you may only be aware of them because of a few required meetings or papers you have to fill out, you should know that they are a valuable resource for planning classes and your career. Here’s what your advisor [...]

If you are an excellent debater who has a passion for standing up for what you believe in and a desire to serve the public, you may want to consider a career in politics. While there is no specific educational path that will get you into this field, there are a few majors that can [...]