College Jolt

10 Off-the-Wall Scholarship Contests

Scholarships.  How do you find them?  How do you get them?  Everyone needs them yet it seems that everyone has trouble finding suitable ones to apply for.  Though there are hundreds upon hundreds of scholarships available, each having various qualifications and surprisingly, not all of these scholarships are academic based.  If you aren’t aware, there [...]

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U.S. Colleges - Old vs. New!

Old versus new.  Which is better?  Do the older universities always seem to have better reputations because of their lengthy history?  What is the benefit of attending one of the oldest schools in our nation?  What about attending the newest colleges? To start - a list of a few of the oldest colleges in the United [...]

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Classic Christmas Commercials

As the holidays quickly approach, it is soon to be the season of Christmas commercials.  Each year there are many new ones, and yes, many of these new commercials are creative.  But I always search for the classics to reappear. Some people may get tired of the repetition of the same commercials each year, but there is [...]

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Rockefeller Center: 76 Years of Christmas Tradition

2008 marks the 76th year of the Christmas tree-lighting tradition at Rockefeller Center.  The first official tree-lighting ceremony took place in 1933 and has been an annual occurence ever since.  People come from across the country to be a part of this American tradition.  Throughout the years it has become the symbolic representation of the beginning of the Holiday [...]

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“Happy People Just Don’t Shoot Their Husbands”…or Apparently Watch TV

If any of you are avid New York Times reader, perhaps you came across this article. As I was skimming through the paper the other day, it definitely caught my eye. According to John Robinson, a sociology professor at the University of Maryland, watching television is NOT typical of “happy” people. Happy people are social, upbeat, [...]

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Holiday Activities: Take a Break From Studying for Finals

It is now December - officially the start of the festivities.  Holiday party after holiday party is lined up for many. Although it is an exciting season, I’m sure most of you will agree that this month can get somewhat chaotic.  The stress of approaching finals can drive a person crazy enough.  And on top of [...]

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People Magazine: Sexiest Man Alive 2008

Hugh Jackman has taken over Matt Damon’s 2007 People Magazine Title as the 2008 Sexiest Man Alive. Jackman, at age 40, has had many accomplishments throughout his life - this title being his most recent.  Not only is Hugh Jackman an actor, but he also sings, dances, and performs on Broadway.  Quite the perfect [...]

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Christmas Music: The Best Part of the Holidays!

Now I don’t mean to jump right from Thanksgiving to Christmas, but since we’re clearly in the thick of the holiday season, I figured I’d make the leap.  I just have to admit the month of December is my absolute favorite time of the year and I’m sure the favorite of many others as well. I could [...]

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Lesser Known Schools With Great Academics: The College Prowler Take

We are all familiar with the Ivy League Schools and their beautiful campuses, top of the line academics, and overall amazing atmosphere.  But what about the thousands of other universities throughout the United States?  They still have great academic programs even though they’re not considered Ivy League. So why don’t we recognize them? If you are looking for a school [...]

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Scarf Wearing 101: How To NOT Look Neckless

Welcome to winter!  Bring out the fashion.  It’s finally that time of year where it is almost impossible to leave your apartment/dorm without the bundle-up gear: gloves, hats, earmuffs, scarves - you name it, we’re wearing it.  It is fairly easy to pull off gloves - as long as you know left from right.  Scarves, [...]

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