Tips for the College Years

  • Dorm vs. Apartment – What’s Right for You?

    Dorm vs. apartment; it’s a choice every college student has to make (sometimes more than once). Each living arrangement has its unique benefits and drawbacks. Convenience, privacy, and commitment are all part of the college living equation. If your student is trying to decide between a dorm and an apartment, here’s what they need to…

  • LinkedIn for Students: The Ultimate Guide

    LinkedIn is the quintessential social media platform for professionals. While it may seem like using the platform as a student isn’t ideal – particularly for students without any formal experience in their fields – that isn’t necessarily the case. Using LinkedIn for students simply requires a different approach, ensuring they can create a firm professional…

  • How to Graduate Early from College (and Save Money)

    Can you graduate college early? It’s a question many students ask. Once they realize that it’s an option, figuring out how to graduate early from college ends up a priority. Graduating early is challenging, but it is potentially doable. Students simply need to plan for the faster approach, ensuring they can handle the requirements of…

  • Don’t Forget to Budget for These Hidden College Expenses

    When your student starts exploring colleges, checking out the cost of signing up for classes, getting a dorm room, and picking up a meal plan is typically part of their process. The issue is, this only scrapes there are a surprising number of hidden college expenses. Ultimately, those initial figured might only scratch the surface…

  • The Best On-Campus Jobs for College Students

    Many students need or want to work while they’re attending college. That’s why finding the best on-campus jobs for college students is a common goal. Being able to work and study without having to leave school grounds is incredibly convenient, eliminating lengthy commutes that could be difficult with tight schedules. If your student is looking…

  • College Weight Gain: How to Avoid the Freshman 15

    College weight gain is common enough that one type ended up with a nickname: the freshman 15. While that may make it seem like putting on some pounds is inevitable, that isn’t the case. Your student can stay fit in college by using the right approach. If you and your student want to learn about…

  • College, ADHD, and You: Our Best Advice for Success

    Getting through college with ADHD is something many students worry about. When students head to their school for the first time, they enter an unfamiliar environment. Plus, they may not have many of the safety nets that were in place at home, including a reliable support system, understanding from school officials, and a well-defined routine….