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Majors 101: Architecture – Building Works of Art
Picking a college is hard enough, but for all you “undecideds” out there, picking a major might be even harder. Most students enter college at 18, and how are you supposed to know what you want to do with your life at that age? There are forty-year-olds who still don’t know what they want to [...]
Continue reading...Majors 101: Engineering Your Future
Wed, May 26, 2010 by intern
Picking a college is hard enough, but for all you “undecideds” out there, picking a major might be even harder. Most students enter college at 18, and how are you supposed to know what you want to do with your life at that age? There are forty-year-olds who still don’t know what they want to [...]
Continue reading...Majors 101: Digging Up Info on Anthropology
Mon, May 24, 2010 by intern
Picking a college is hard enough, but for all you “undecideds” out there, picking a major might be even harder. Most students enter college at 18, and how are you supposed to know what you want to do with your life at that age? There are forty-year-olds who still don’t know what they want to [...]
Continue reading...Majors 101: An Essay on English Literature
Thu, May 20, 2010 by intern
Picking a college is hard enough, but for all you “undecideds” out there, picking a major might be even harder. Most students enter college at 18, and how are you supposed to know what you want to do with your life at that age? There are forty-year-olds who still don’t know what they want to [...]
Continue reading...Majors 101: Psych-ed?
Thu, May 20, 2010 by intern
Picking a college is hard enough, but for all you “undecideds” out there, picking a major might be even harder. Most students enter college at 18, and how are you supposed to know what you want to do with your life at that age? There are forty-year-olds who still don’t know what they want to [...]
Continue reading...Top Party Schools Go Neck and Neck
Sun, Apr 4, 2010 by jhersh
Every year, Playboy U unveils their selected list of the top party schools in the United States. While universities come and go, a handful of schools can consistently be found trumping the masses in their partying skills. However, these schools have a great deal more to offer than just their wild-child reputations. Using the CP College Search tool, we've decided to Compare Colleges for Penn State, University of Florida, University of Georgia, and University of Arizona. Tuition Acceptance Rate Student Body Academics Diversity Safety and Security Campus Dining Greek Life Penn State $8,907 / $17,871 51% 39,400 B C- C- B B- University of Florida $3,778 / $20,623 41% 39,922 B B- C B B+ University of Georgia $6,030 / $22,342 55% 28,237 B D B- B+ A- University of Arizona $5,542 / $18,676 81% 31,702 B- B- C- A- A- [caption id="attachment_16362" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="University of Florida"][/caption]
Continue reading...The How and The Why: Life After College
Mon, Nov 2, 2009 by Kelly- Northwestern
I imagine most people, at one point in their lives, have wondered about basic philosophical questions. I hope to reflect on some of the most important philosophical questions concerning college students today. I will draw these questions from famous philosophers, but also from my own life experiences. While I may not provide many concrete answers, [...]
Continue reading...Making Connections: Wear your University Network with pride
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 by Jason Syptak
The true definition of networking – according to one of my close companions, dictionary.com – reads: a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest. Networking varies from a Facebook friend request to establishing a connection on LinkedIn. My series will explore the abundant ways to network. Today’s the day. [...]
Continue reading...Earn cash money between classes!
Wed, Oct 14, 2009 by Nicole - Pitt
Many of us struggle with finances while in college, or at the very least could use some extra spending money. Better ways to earn cash between classes, on your own time, than waiting tables. Connect to your university network while making money in school!
Continue reading...Campus clubs, founded by a butterfly. (Or, why you should join).
Sat, Oct 10, 2009 by Jason Syptak
The true definition of networking – according to one of my close companions, dictionary.com – reads: a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest. Networking varies from a Facebook friend request to establishing a connection on LinkedIn. My series will explore the abundant ways to network. Hurriedly walking to [...]
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Thu, Jun 3, 2010 by intern
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