Dorms have become an important part of the spring break experience for college students.The main benefit is that they allow students to get some rest, which can help with stress and depression, which has been linked to increased risk of heart attacks and stroke.And although it’s not necessary, a place to stay with roommates can…
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More than $6.5 billion scholarship fund for students with student loans
Students who attend college for at least three years can receive a $6 billion scholarship, the Department of Education announced Thursday.The scholarship, announced at the start of the school year, is part of a $4.4 billion investment in higher education.The announcement follows a year-long effort to address a $1.3 trillion student loan crisis.The Education Department…
‘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…
How to get the best of the best in spring break, according to sorority life
It’s been a long road from the frat house, to the sorority house, and now to the fraternity house.So how do you stay on top of your spring break parties, and what are the best places to go to the frats?The short answer is to get your friends, and that means finding some places that…
How to celebrate the spring break in the sorority house
The spring break is a time to celebrate a lot of different things in college, from sororities to clubs to sorority parties.But it’s also a time for socializing, bonding, and even just relaxing, says Katie Smith, a senior at the University of Washington and the author of The New Sorority: How to Raise Kids in…
How to learn from the books of your friends
We all know it’s hard to get excited about the books you have, especially if you are young and inexperienced.But in a world of apps, games, and even social media, it’s also a challenge to remember to ask your friends what books they are reading, especially when the books are so well-researched.And that’s where The…
What happens if you don’t pay for your college?
What if you’re a sophomore and you’re worried about missing out on your college education?There are plenty of reasons you might not want to, including the fact that your parents might not have enough money to cover your tuition.But if you are still a student and want to take advantage of the financial aid you…
What’s the latest in scholarship and job search?
What’s up with the number of people applying for scholarships and how do they do it?How do you know whether they are successful?What’s happening in the job market?And what can you do to help?We take you through the latest scholarship trends and what you can do to make sure you’re prepared for the upcoming hiring…
When students’ tuition money goes into a drink game
Students at Sydney’s elite universities can now spend their university fees on drinks, the NCAA has revealed.The move follows a recent move by NCAAs vice president and former treasurer Andrew Robb to restrict the amount students can spend on alcohol, and allow them to purchase drinks in the same way as other students.Mr Robb’s decision…
How to find a student scholarship at a sorority or fraternity
As you’ve probably already heard, the number of female undergraduates in the U.S. has dropped over the last five years.According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the percentage of women who are in college has been falling for decades.However, the reason for the decline is still unknown, and that means there are many unanswered…
