College Jolt

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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Is the Netherlands Slowly Losing its Charm?

The Netherlands has always been viewed as a free-spirited and unconventional part of Western Europe, where most college kids and adults alike celebrate easy access to things like drugs and sex. So when I was searching for language schools in Holland—not because of the access to drugs and sex, mind you—and I stumbled on some recent press about The Netherlands trying [...]

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The Most Annoying College Fads

College is about self-discovery and enhancement; making your mark on the world for future generations and for yourself. Upon entering a job market, your collegiate career allows that mark to stretch, expand, and permeate into all facets of your life, and those surrounding you. Cue the fairies and butterflies and teletubbies and warm [...]

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College Success Tips: Had Enough Yet?

I know you’re rolling your eyes because you’ve heard it all before.  Do this, make sure you don’t forget that, bring this, leave that behind.  If you’re like me, and have had problems with authority figures and parental tirades since you were old enough to dress yourself, you’re done accepting college survival hints.  You’re a [...]

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