Major Decisions

How to Pick the Right Classes

How to Pick the Right Classes

It isn't easy to settle on four classes per semester when your college offers hundreds of possibilities. Discover how to evaluate professors and course offerings to make sure you get what you want out of your curriculum. More...

 
Major Decisions

Major Decisions

Agonizing over what to study for the next four years? Find out what you need to think about when choosing a major, what could happen if you get it wrong, and how your decision will go on to shape your college career. More...

 
Don't Stress Over What to Study in College

Don't Stress Over What to Study in College

Does your major matter when you're trying to land a job after graduation? Find out what will happen later if you’re ‘undecided,’ and what you need to know right now about the link between your college major and your career. More...

 
 
Excelling In Class

Conquering College Assignments

Conquering College Assignments

Your final exams might cover an entire semester's worth of material—and could even account for half of your final grade. Get the inside scoop on everything you need to know about studying in college. More...

 
A Freshman's Guide to College Academics

A Freshman's Guide to College Academics

Do you really need to do all the assigned reading? How can you make sure your professors remember you? Is there any benefit to taking morning classes? Learn about the differences between high school and college academics—and what it will take to succeed—from students who have made the transition, and the administrators who helped them along the way. More...

 
How to Succeed Freshman Year

How to Succeed Freshman Year

Your first year of college—like your first car, or your first kiss—is something you’ll remember for the rest of your life. It’ll also be over before you know it. Here’s what you’ll need to know to make the most of your classes, your social life and everything in between over the course of your freshman year. More...

 
How to Get An "A" On Your Next Paper

How to Get An "A" On Your Next Paper

Does the thought of writing a college term paper make you break into a cold sweat? Have you been stuck on your thesis statement for hours? You mean you haven't even started yet? Whatever the problem, we’ve got tons of advice from students, professors and writing experts to help you get past the tough spots, figure out what your professor is really looking for, and hand in papers that deserve an ‘A’. More...

 
Textbooks On Your IPhone

Textbooks On Your IPhone

Sick of lugging a backpack full of books around campus every day? What if you could carry all of them in your pocket? Find out how recent technological advances are changing the way today’s college students live and learn. More...

 
 
Make the Most of It

Eating Well on the Go

Eating Well on the Go

It's hard to write a term paper on an empty stomach. On the other hand, it isn't exactly easy to focus on the task at hand when you're hopped up on cookies and Mountain Dew. Let current students and experts fill you in on filling up
in college. More...

 
How to Cope When You're Sick at School

Making the Hard Choices in College

If you're eating, living and taking classes with dozens of other students, it's safe to assume you'll catch more than a couple of colds over the course of your college career. We'll walk you through getting over an illness and getting your semester back on track. More...

 
Making the Hard Choices in College

Making the Hard Choices in College

"The best years of your life" is how most adults describe college, but ask current students and most will tell you day-to-day life is hard work and high-stress—not exactly a walk in the park. Both groups are right. Our experts explain why, and offer up the tips and tricks you’ll need to milk college life for all it's worth. More...

 
How to Stay Healthy in College

How to Stay Healthy in College

Let’s face it: college can be fun, but it can also be stressful. With a schedule full of classes, clubs, and cavorting, it can be hard to stay happy and healthy year round. We’ll let you in on how to stay strong—and sane—on campus. More...

 
 

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What's the best way to save money in college?
Buy used textbooks online
Shop at thrift stores
Go to events with free food
Live off campus
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Other Articles

No More Books?

No More Books?

Universities, high schools and elementary schools nationwide are testing whether electronic texts on e-book readers or laptop computers can cut costs and improve learning. More...

 
Don't Tell Mom and Dad

Don't Tell Mom and Dad

A law designed to keep college students’ grades private often is used for a much different purpose—to shield universities from potentially embarrassing situations... More...

 
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