Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
The nonprofit LIFE Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program, which benefits college students and college-bound high school seniors who have lost a parent or legal guardian who did not have life insurance. Forty-six students will be awarded scholarships ranging from $2,000 – $15,000 based on a 500-word written essay Read More …
Most people dread group projects at school for fear of shouldering all the work or getting a lower grade because of another students’ carelessness. Also, group dynamics can be complicated due to different personalities and styles of work. A successful group project requires that every member be willing to cooperate with others and contribute their Read More …
World Bank Photo Collection via Compfight In the past, community college was viewed by many as an inferior option to traditional four-year universities. However, with rising tuition costs and an increasingly competitive job market among college graduates, students may want to rethink their options when it comes to post-secondary education. A few reasons to consider Read More …
Mohammadali F. via Compfight Everyone experiences anxiety and fear to some degree, but some individuals allow overwhelming fear and intimidation to prevent them from pursuing their dreams and achieving important goals. A fear of failure and lack of confidence are often the root causes of this crippling anxiety, leaving those individuals affected to seek out Read More …
Any serious college student has considerable spent time worrying over his or her grade point average. How much do you need to make an A in this course? What will a B do to your GPA? Can your future be determined by this single number or should you focus on other things to improve your Read More …