Careers & Colleges articles from March 2005

Careers & Colleges archives from March 2005

You learn something new every day.(From the Publisher)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... It's an old saying, but it's true. You do learn something new every day. But, while we of ten learn from our mistakes, it's better to learn by other means. That's where we come in. This issue of CAREERS & COLLEGES is your survival manual...

5 hot summer programs.(this & that)
March 1, 2005... Beat the summer brain drain with an experience that will challenge you mentally and possibly physically as well. 1. AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE www.afs.org/usa. Live with a host family and immerse yourself in the language and culture of a...

"Do'h! We're studying Homer ... the Simpson, not the poet!".(this & that)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Next time your parents say you're wasting time watching TV, tell them you're just doing some college prep work. Schools around the country are now teaching courses using TV programs as the subject matter for some serious classroom discussion....

Wanted: freshmen.(this & that)
March 1, 2005... IF YOU'RE A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR still looking for the ideal college, the National Association for College Admission Counseling publishes its state-by-state Space Availability Survey in May. Click on www.nacac.com/survey/results.cfm, and you will...

The waiting game: what if I'm wait-listed?(this & that)(Reprint)
March 1, 2005... It's finally arrived--the envelope from your first-choice college. Nervously, you open it. It's not a denial! But it's not an acceptance, either. You've been wait-listed. Colleges use waiting lists as insurance. Applicants who are...

Correction.(this & that)(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2005... In the Careers 2005 issue in the article "Majoring in Your Future," the Web site t the end should have read www.agsnet.com/cdm, a site with more info on CAREER DECISIONS.

10 tips for taking on the new SAT.(THIS & THAT)
March 1, 2005... You've been hearing about it for months and finally this March the first batch of students faced y the new SAT. In the months to come, we'll be able to get their insider tips, but in the meantime, we can review the new format and suggest ways...

New grade-based loans are worth a look.(THIS & THAT)
March 1, 2005... Although a lot of financial services offer students loans, a new venture wants to help students pay for college by granting them loans based on their credit scores, but lowering their interest rates based on their GPAs, SAT scores, work...

Celebrate Scholarship Month.(THIS & THAT)
March 1, 2005... May is officially NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP MONTH (www.nationalscholarshipmonth.org), and what better way to celebrate than finding yourself more cash for college. ScholarshipExperts.com gives the following picks, but you can discover more awards by...

Making the grade: climb to greater academic heights in college with this advice on choosing courses, selecting a major, writing papers, and dealing with professors.
March 1, 2005... 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, one of the largest secondary schools in the...

Life after high school: Bring it on! What are college and the real world really like? High school grads and polls from our nation's campuses reveal that it's a diverse world with daily schedules that are jam-packed with activities.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005... With graduation coming up fast for the Class of 05, students naturally wonder what lies ahead. or most--actually about two-thirds--the answer is college. The other third will pursue an alternate path, whether it be learning a trade or taking...

Get time on your side.
March 1, 2005... We asked college students around the country what their biggest problems were adjusting freshman year, and time management was consistently one of their top issues. Mastering some basic time management skills can help you get the whirlwind of...

Give me my space: setting up your first home away from home can be challenging, but life can be sweet with a little patience and preparation.
March 1, 2005... When Pablo Madriz lived at home in Watsonville, California, he enjoyed a room all to himself. So when he staged school at Santa Clara University (SCU), he was understandably a little anxious, To try to find him a perfect roommate, his school...

Keep it clean: what a load this laundry business is! Here's advice for the neatness-challenged on how to wash their own clothes and keep things fresh.
March 1, 2005... After cleaning the bathroom, washing clothes may fall at the bottom of a college student's "to-do" list. Many young people prefer to cram the backseat of their car full of soiled garments and then drive them home for a still-loving parent to...

A healthy student body: you may be frenzied at college with classes and campus activities, but don't put health last on your list of priorities. Staying fit can actually improve your grades and social life.
March 1, 2005... DROP THE BURRITO. 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 hip-huggers that looked so good when you bought them. Look out--the zipper is...

Getting fiscally fit: keep your finances flying high by learning the basics about saving, checking, credit, and investing.(Jason Power)
March 1, 2005... 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,...

Great schools with late admissions.
March 1, 2005... Okay, so you weren't accepted by your one and only choice, haven't gotten around to applications, or just realized that you aren't independently wealthy and the around-the-world trip may have to wait. Whatever the reason, just know it isn't too...

Student shopper: a little technological sophistication can make your life on campus easier and more fun.(another & thing)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
March 1, 2005... MICROSOFT OFFICE ONENOTE 2003 www.microsoft.com $99.95 You may be good at taking couldn't use some help getting Microsoft's OneNote software is like a giant notebook where you can keep handwritten and typewritten notes, images and...

Getting a grip and a degree.(Smart Reads)(books )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... THE PLAYWRIGHT Jane Wagner once said, "Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those who get in touch with it." And when you start college, reality will hit you head on. These books can help you cope. * Educating Ourselves: The...

Quinnipiac U.
March 1, 2005... RAs RULE: College life isn't only about academics. It's about living in a brand-new social situation, away from home. With high energy and willingness to help, Resident Assistants (RAs) are carefully selected and trained to help students,...