Careers & Colleges articles from March 22 2009

Careers & Colleges archives from March 22 2009

Text for less.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(textbooks online)(Website list)(Brief article)
March 22, 2009... With the economy looking down, and the price of textbooks lightening your wallets, many websites are helping students find a cheaper way to read for class. When shopping online, Bigwords.com is a great starting place to research textbooks. The...

Happiness is contagious.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Brief article)
March 22, 2009... So maybe you already knew that, but now there is scientific evidence to prove it. Your happiness depends on the happiness of the people you know, says researchers from the University of California, San Diego, and Harvard Medical School who...

Coconuts ... car parts?(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Brief article)
March 22, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Students at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, are turning the husks surrounding coconut shells into lining materials for car doors, trunks, and floors. Not only does this natural material replace the synthetic fibers...

Obama on education.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Barack Obama)(Brief article)
March 22, 2009... President Obama has big plans for education so it's time to take notice! Here are a few ways in which Obama's proposed higher education agenda affects you. American Opportunity Tax Credit A universal credit that makes the first $4,000 of...

Free applications!(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)
March 22, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the iPhone and iPod touch getting so much attention lately, we decided to get the info on the applications that dress up your new gadget. And, with everyone on a budget, we selected some of our favorite free...

Go north to go green.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Dalhousie University's College of Sustainability)(Brief article)
March 22, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, is all about the green movement--so much so that it plans to open a college dedicated to the study of it. The College of Sustainability will feature the Environment,...

Paying your way.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Brief article)
March 22, 2009... It's hard to believe, but you as a student may have an easier time getting a loan than your parents. In the 2008-2009 school year, federal student loans were up 18.6%, while home mortgages were down close to 40%. The limit on loans to...

Athletes: get discovered!(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Brief article)
March 22, 2009... If only the college recruiters could see your game-winning, last-second touchdown, or that time you beat the state high jump record. Well, now they can. At TAKKLE.com, you can upload videos of your best sports moments for recruiters all over...

Food that's good for you and the environment.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Taste the Change: How to Go Organic on Campus)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 22, 2009... Organic food can be hard to come by, especially on campus. That's why one student has taken the dining experience into her own hands. Nina Merrill, author of the blog "Organic on the Green" (www.organiconthegreen.wordpress. com) and a senior at...

Tray Gourmet: Be Your Own Chef in the College Cafeteria.(Smart Reads)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 22, 2009... Tray Gourmet: Be Your Own Chef in the College Cafeteria by Larry Berger and Lynn Harris (Lake Isle Press, www.lakeislepress.com, $10.95) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In this witty and made-for-college "cookbook," Berger and Harris show...

How to Go to College Almost for Free.(Smart Reads)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 22, 2009... How to Go to College Almost for Free by Ben Kaplan (HarperCollins Publishers, www.harpercollins.com, $22) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Let's face it: college is not cheap. But there are still ways to get around those enormous tuitions....

The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College.(Smart Reads)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 22, 2009... The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College by Harlan Cohen (Sourcebooks, Inc., www.sourcebooks.com, $14.95) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ultimate survival guide for the college-bound senior, Cohen discusses...

Quinnipiac U: Bobcats live here.
March 22, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Since our Bobcats athletics program has outgrown its home, four of our 21 Division I teams will host their opponents in the brand-new TD Banknorth Sports Center. Each arena has seating for 3,500 cheering Bobcat...

The college search, one step at a time.
March 22, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Beginning the college search can seem overwhelming. How do you know where to start, who to talk to, or what you want in a school? As a high school junior or senior, it's especially difficult. You're probably taking...

The campus visit: am I really going to live here? The top 10 tips and tricks to remember when scoping out your future home.
March 22, 2009... Choosing a college is a huge investment--for your future and your bank account. It's important that you take the right steps to ensure that the college you decide on is the right fit. A great tool of evaluation is the campus visit. You might...

Campus wellness & fitness: like many college freshmen, you could be so busy studying and socializing, you won't notice that as your mind is expanding, so is your waistline.
March 22, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ahh, the campus dining hall. It's filled with all sorts of delicious foods and you can eat as much as you want. And off campus? Pizza places and fast food restaurants, and no one to stop you from eating there. So...

College connections: check out the websites of these top colleges and universities!(Website list)(Brief article)
March 22, 2009... University of Alaska Southeast * Juneau, AK www.uas.alaska.edu + 877-465-4027 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The University of Alaska Southeast--Juneau is a public college with a private soul. It's a small liberal arts college that...

Co-op confidential: they're working full time at major corporations, researching side by side with industry leaders, earning up to $25 an hour, and they're still technically college students. These are some of the advantages of cooperative education, but it comes with challenges, too. Here, students and faculty share some of the real-life ups and downs of co-op.
March 22, 2009... Co-op attracts two types of students, says Robert Heard, a faculty advisor in the cooperative education program at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The first is already excited to work in their chosen field; they look...

More than a textbook education: more and more students with a passion for helping others are taking their education out of the classroom with service learning.
March 22, 2009... Changing lives American historian and writer James Truslow Adams once wrote, "There are obviously two educations. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live." Today, at least a quarter of all higher education...

Salute & save.(Table)
March 22, 2009... Here's a quick look at some of the educational benefits you could earn through military service. ARMY What You Get What You Give ROTC Full scholarship (tuition, 4 years active duty and 4 ...

A lift for college aid in a down economy: although the economy is in a downturn, the government and some colleges are giving more financial support.(Cover story)
March 22, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In these economic times, students and their families can use all the help they can get to meet college costs. It's no surprise that financial aid applications rose 16% this school year compared to last. And the...

Whats hot on campus: students from Lynn, Park, and Gonzaga universities talk about '90s TV making a comeback, new favorites like Slumdog Millionaire, and how facial hair is apparently "in.".
March 22, 2009... Carolina Gonzalez Lynn University Boca Raton, Florida [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Movies: A lot of the girls on campus went out in groups to see Bride Wars. I absolutely loved Slumdog Millionaire and would recommend it highly to...

College speak 101: words, phrases, and what to know when embarking upon the "College Game".
March 22, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The college admission process in itself can be scary and daunting. It is like the first day of high school--all of those new people, words, phrases, buildings, foods, and experiences. To make the process a bit easier...

Campus style spring 2009.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 22, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Raining cats & dogs umbrella MODCLOTH.COM $311.99 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Merona beaded stretch bracelet TARGET $9.99 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Magic carpet rain boots...