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Any time you have to relocate it can be a stressful and complicated event. But when you already have a lot on your plate with a school schedule, the prospect of a mid-semester move can be enough to give you a panic attack. Not only will you have to keep up with your community college course load, including attending classes, completing homework, and studying for exams, but in the meantime [Read More]

Attending community college can be an exciting prospect for many young adults, who rightly see college as the gateway to their future. But it can also have some negative side effects, especially in the area of health. Like any situation where many people are brought together in a small space, illness can spread pretty fast through classrooms. And there are all kinds of factors that cause students to stress, lose [Read More]

One of the biggest challenges that a school administrator can face is how to raise funds for various school programs. The old way was to send kids out in their neighborhoods to sell cookies, candy bars and popcorn but today things have changed. First of all, schools do not want to just send kids out to sell anything door to door to strangers. Second, with people watching their finances, many [Read More]

Full immersion into a foreign country can be the best way to learn a language and understand a new culture from the ground up, but for the community college transfer student involved in a study abroad program in can be a lot to take in. Certainly the prospect of traveling the world is an exciting one, and many post community college transfers get wrapped up in the adventurous aspects of [Read More]

The wonderful thing about your time spent in community college is that you are almost completely free. You don’t yet have a serious job, a spouse, kids, a house, and other obligations to tie you down. So if you want to pick up and go for the weekend or even the summer, there’s nothing holding you back. Well, that’s not entirely true. The other side of the coin is that [Read More]

Deciding to start a career in photography can provide a lifelong career that is incredibly rewarding, both monetarily and personally. However, this highly competitive and subjective industry can be difficult to enter. Learning how to nail your photography interview is just as important as putting together a stunning portfolio. Fortunately, you can learn the interview skills necessary to land a permanent photography job within your desired field. Begin by embodying [Read More]

Let me just start out by saying that I don’t support drinking in community college and that it can be done after transferring from community college to Ivy League and when you are of age. However, yes, there are community college parties and they do happen. Although many community college students aren’t actually old enough to legally imbibe liquor, it’s no secret that most kids will drink and party when [Read More]

The first point about what to wear for an interview; be it for a university or college place or applying for a job is to be comfortable! No matter how smartly dressed or perfectly turned out you are, if your clothes are not comfortable it will show through, making you appear awkward, ill-at-ease and even deceptive to the interviewer. An applicant who is comfortable in the interview situation is going [Read More]

Although many community college students live close enough to campus to walk, bike, or utilize public transportation, others will have to drive in order to attend classes. If you number among these students you may be looking for an affordable and reliable means of locomotion. While you might be able to borrow your parents’ car, this could prove problematic when they have need of a vehicle. And there is certainly [Read More]

Given the staggering cost of degrees in this day and age, savvy students need to think more about what they can get at the end of their studies before ploughing thousands and thousands into three years study. Some degrees appear to offer better value for money than others as they have better job prospects and most importantly, more hard cash. Here we look at the degrees which have the best [Read More]

Young people often receive conflicting advice about whether to get a credit card. On one hand, it’s a useful way to build credit and learn the ropes of personal finance. On the other hand, accumulating debts you can’t pay off is a real danger for those who are inexperienced in the ways of the world. Nevertheless, the time will probably come when you decide you need the convenience and flexibility [Read More]

If you’re in college, there’s a pretty good chance that you have a Facebook account. Using Facebook in college is a great way to stay connected with your friends, learn about school and non-school events, join groups that interest you and even to find a job or internship. But you have to be careful with how you use Facebook while in college, as there are certain mistakes you can make [Read More]

In today’s ultra-competitive job market, jobseekers are searching for any advantages they can find to land their dream jobs. Many are turning to advanced education to build their knowledge and skills, but once they earn a master’s degree, it’s time to start focusing on presenting yourself to prospective employers and making the case that you’re the best person for the job. Chances are you’ve heard that tailoring your resume to [Read More]

Some people think that being an eternal student is a walk in the park. However, the reality is that it’s hard work, often with minimal pay (if you’re on a grant) or no pay (if you’re supporting yourself). It’s many long, lonesome nights of reading, theorising and research. It’s also not for you if you’re only set on landing a lucrative job, or if you’re just trying to delay the [Read More]