Careers & Colleges articles from March 2003

Careers & Colleges archives from March 2003

Oh, what a feeling; or is that: UH-OH, what a feeling. (Ultimate Survive Guide).
March 1, 2003... I remember it like it was yesterday. Sitting. Waiting. Big smile on my face. This was the moment that I, and 416 of my friends, had waited for. The last minute of the last day of high school. The bell rang, lockers slammed, a cheer went up and...

Careers without college: plumber. (The Scoop).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... When Joseph McManus graduated high school in Bronx, New York, he followed the path of many other seniors and decided to go to college. But after three semesters at Westchester Community College, McManus felt that higher education wasn't for...

The generation Y mobile. (The Scoop).(cars for college students)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Skateboards can speed the well-balanced across the quad, but to get out of the college compound you'll need wheels. Starting at about $16,000, Toyota's Scion may be an ideal solution. Fresh on the market this year, the Scion models are...

It pays to serve your country. (The Scoop).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Since September 11, 2001, more young people have shown an interest in serving their country. For students who are reluctant to male a major time commitment, the National Guard not only provides a part-time opportunity to serve, but it also...

A summer Outback? (The Scoop).(vacations to Australia)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... With an exchange rate of about one U.S. dollar to every two Australian, this may be the perfect time to plan a post-graduation trip to the land down under. Plus, according to Contiki Holidays, a travel company that specializes in group tours...

Life on campus.
March 1, 2003... Coed dorms. Study groups at 4 a.m. Pitching in with community projects. Courses via computer. Meetings with professors. Today's colleges are complex, highly active petri dishes of academic and social activity. This fall, about 1.6 million new...

College close-ups.
March 1, 2003... Here's your opportunity to take a quick look at schools that might be of interest to you. To get more information on these schools, use the contest entry and survey form to the right. Question 8 lets you check the schools you'd like to know...

Special report: safety on campus; most schools are safe havens for learning. But dangers--crime, alcohol abuse, fire hazards--do exist. Knowing the realities can help you protect yourself.
March 1, 2003... It was the tail end of finals week, and Erica Madden *, a sophomore at Indiana University in Bloomington, had gone to bed early while her roommates celebrated the finish of another school year. When the party was over at about 3 in the morning,...

Making the grade: Ace your college classes with this advice on choosing courses, selecting a major, writing papers, and dealing with professors.
March 1, 2003... Swarthmore College? One of the toughest liberal arts schools in the country? No sweat, thought Esther Zeledon. After all, the Miami resident graduated sixth in her class from Braddock High School, the largest secondary school in the U.S. with...

Surviving the everyday stuff: the coauthor of The Ultimate College Survival Guide tells you how to cope with weight gain, illness, and dirty laundry when you're living on your own.
March 1, 2003... Drop the chalupa. No, really, put it down. Now look in the mirror, and consider the dreaded "Freshman 15." Imagine yourself stuffed like a sausage into those retro-Lenny Kravitz hip-huggers that looked so good when you bought them. Look...

Getting fiscally fit: pump up your monetary might by learning the basics about saving, checking, credit, and investing.
March 1, 2003... Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the world, and Jason Power--a philosophy major at Loyola University--was determined to make the most of it. There were concerts and plays, movies and restaurants, and Power, armed with his credit card,...

Financial aid stories: if you don't pay close attention to the financial aid process, you can close out on college dollars -- and that can make anyone scream.
March 1, 2003... When Nigel was a high school senior, he knew one thing for sure: He was going to be a pediatric social worker and spend his life helping disadvantaged kids. After his first semester, though, he realized that his true calling was to be computer...

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March 1, 2003... BERKELEY COLLEGE (Page 19) www.berkeleycollege.edu (800) 446-5400 ext. GSC Planning a career in business: Check out the programs offered by Berkeley College's five campuses in the New York/New Jersey area, Berkeley's financial aid...