Everything but the kitchen sink

What you do and don’t need to pack for your college dorm

Your dorm will feel about as big as a walk-in closet. It is an age-old fact that you can’t fit the contents of your room at home into your dorm room. And you’ll need to survive a whole school year in this space – probably with a roommate. So it’s worth it to plan ahead and be super smart in your packing.

It seems like there are two types of people: the one who packs like they are headed to Europe for two years and the one who packs like they’re headed to a sleepover. There is a fine balance. This newsletter article will attempt to shed some light.

Introverts and College: Survive and Thrive

Personality type is important to consider when deciding on the college or university that is right for you, especially if you tend toward being introverted. It’s worth it to really think about yourself as an actual student at a particular university or college – to imagine how your natural personality type would approach your studies and your interactions with other people: students and professors alike.

How To Prepare for Work After College

It’s about post-college preparation so you can hit the ground running!

Economists maintain that a college degree is still the best way to land high-paying jobs, but lots of graduating high school students are questioning that when they hear about college graduates not being able to get a job or finding a job that has nothing to do with their major. On top of that, add the dismal figures that reference student loan debt topping $1 trillion and graduates finding themselves with low-paying jobs that make them no better off than if they hadn’t gone to college.

Let’s take a closer look at how college students can successfully hit the ground running as soon as they graduate. We’ll examine the idea that just attending college may not be enough; students may need to make more focused decisions before entering college – to help put their degree to work right away.

First Generation College Students: Best Practices

Trailblazing the college jungle as a first-generation college student – you’re not alone.

You’ve applied and been accepted, and now you’re mentally preparing for college. But as a first-generation college student, you may not have a clear idea of what college will actually be like. Preparation is key. The best practice tips that follow are mostly about tapping resources that exist on campus. For even more resources tailored to exactly what the first generation student needs, check out this excellent website: www.FirstGenerationStudent.com

Creative Writing at Emory University

Ever considered delving deeply into writing at the collegiate level? Ever dreamed of finding creative inspiration on a beautiful, forested campus? Then follow the Professor to suburban Atlanta for a visit to stately Emory University.