Posted November 09, 2018 07:09:51 The college and university industry has been grappling with a steep decline in student enrollment over the past few years, but not before some graduates had to contend with a $3,000+ annual debt load.The result?Colleges and universities are now seeing more graduates than ever.The trend was highlighted last year when…
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When a frat gets a job with the University of Virginia, they’re fired
A fraternity at the University.A fraternity.An internship program.A new career.This week, a fraternal order at the university got the job of getting students to learn the trade.And, as the Associated Press reports, they are paying for it with taxpayer dollars.The University of Texas is in the process of closing an internship program at the frat,…
‘We’re a sorority, but we’re not really a sororium’: Sex, dating, and sexual health in the Irish student internships
We’re not just Irish students who are interning on campus.We’re also young people who are taking a risk on a new career, one that could lead to financial security and independence.The Irish Times is reporting that some students, particularly those in the financial aid and graduate school sectors, are turning to sexual health and dating…
Colleges are increasingly offering financial aid packages for their students
By Lauren FinkIn what could be a harbinger of things to come, a new analysis finds colleges are increasingly providing financial aid for their student population.Financial aid packages typically range from $1,000 to $2,500 depending on a college’s size, and for most of the top-tier programs, students have access to the most affordable financial aid…
Which college campuses have the hottest fraternities and sororities?
We asked students from across the country to weigh in on which campuses are the hottest in their college town.Find out who they voted for on the list below and what colleges and universities are on their minds.1.Dartmouth Dartmouth is the most popular college town for sororitas and fraternitas.Its popular for its proximity to New…
Why Are Students Dorming Off in College?
It’s not just college students who are taking advantage of their time off from school.In fact, the number of people who are getting out of college with student loan debt is rising.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for college graduates fell from 5.1 percent in April to 4.5 percent in May.But…
Why college students can’t quit drinking games
When you’re not getting enough college credits to graduate, you might want to rethink your drinking game plans.College students aren’t going to quit drinking anytime soon.But that’s a big deal for them and their college friends.College students who don’t take the college drinking game seriously might be getting discouraged from getting into the college games.This…
What you need to know about colleges and jobs in the age of tech
The economy is in a slow, slow slide into a recession.And it’s not just about the rising cost of college, it’s also about the fact that a large number of college graduates are leaving the labor market and taking jobs that are better paid than what they were earning before.According to a new report by…
Interview help for students, professors and job seekers
Help is on the way for those struggling to find the right interview question, whether it be from an interviewer or a recruiter.With a host of resources and services, we’re launching a new program to help interview candidates and interviewers alike, which will offer interviews at all of our campuses.We are excited to be offering…
Colleges are hiring students to help them fix their finances
By Erin McPhersonAssociated PressCollege students, who are often among the youngest people in the workforce, are getting a shot in the arm.Many colleges and universities are seeing a surge in their student population as the economic downturn continues to hit hard, especially for lower-income students.Many of them are seeking to attract more financial aid students,…
