Free College Info

Archive for the ‘Free College Information’ Category

The list of items that students believe they need for college is long, seemingly endless and confusing. For a while now, a computer has almost always been at the top of that list, the ultimate must-have item. Today, however, many students, as well as their parents, are wondering if a tablet, such as an Apple iPad or a Kindle Fire, would make more sense to bring to college than a laptop. A lot of students are drawn to a tablet’s small and ultra portable size, sharp graphics, as well as to its sleek, cool “wow” factor.

The truth is that, for most college students, a tablet will not be enough computer to handle all of the tasks that will be thrown its way. Here are the top four reasons why a college student should probably choose a laptop over a tablet.

Read the rest of this entry »

Going to college can be an expensive process. Everyone knows that, for the first few months at least, money can be a little tight. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a great entertainment setup in your dorm room without having to shell out a whole bunch of cash that you don’t have. Obviously you don’t want your friends to come over and see that you’ve got a television that looks like it belongs  in the dark ages, or even worse, no television at all, but there are other methods of entertainment that you can make use of that will make your dorm room seem totally cool without costing an arm and a leg.

First off, internet is normally provided for free in college dormitories. So, if you are living on campus, you do not have to worry about paying a monthly bill. If you are living off campus in an apartment, usually there are student deals offered by local internet and cable companies. Definitely make sure that everyone you talk to from every company knows that you’re a student. Companies like Clear make it so that you can get monthly internet for around 35 dollars a month after purchasing one of their devices, but if you shop around for student deals near you, you may be able to get something cheaper. The benefit of clear is that the device travels with you, so you are able to use the internet even on vacation. Cable internet is rooted to your home or apartment. Read the rest of this entry »

A career is far more than a way to make money; it is an important part of a person’s life that, in the best cases, fits with their personality. The match between your personality and job actually plays a large role in reaching satisfaction and success. If you are searching for a fulfilling career, see which of the following six common personality describes you best, then check out the list of jobs that correspond with each type. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you a college student who is simply freaking out about the amount of stress in your life? Everyone told you that college would be the best days of your life, and you thought it would be too, but now you are finding that you have a lot on your plate and you are stressing out majorly! This happens to many students, especially freshman, so never feel like you are alone. However, you should know that there are many methods of stress management for college students to make you feel more at ease while you are at college. If you definitely think that you could use some stress management, you may want to know what you can do. Read the rest of this entry »