Some US cities are lucky enough to have a major university within its borders. These schools change the entire dynamic of the town. There are certain characteristics about a college town that most other cities cannot match up to. Familiar, charming, and historical are just some of the words that can be used to describe the college towns that made our top ten list....
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Total U.S. Student Debt is $1.4 trillion. Every second $2,858 of student loan debt is accrued. As of 2017, the average student debt amount is $37,172. These are the most up-to-date stats reported by Debt.org. Holey Moley! Someone should do something about this. Well, this week President Trump proposed what he envisions are some solutions. He is asking Congress to approve $9.2 billion in spending cuts to education for grades K-12 and higher education. These cuts will affect those who are current taking out student loans. If you are one of these students, here are some of the proposed changes that you should know....
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If you were lucky enough to land a summer internship, then congratulations. This will likely be your first glimpse of your future adult life and get something legitimate on your resume other than ice cream scooper. If you are extra lucky enough to land an opportunity in a field that you are actually considering post-graduation, then you really do not want to blow it. Here are some pro-tips from people who have crushed their summer internships....
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College life is hard. Between the late-night study sessions, trying to make the most of the social aspects of college, and trying to make it to class on time; making time for a well-balanced breakfast everyday can seem daunting (if not, nearly impossible at times). But, let me reassure you that it is not impossible, it can actually be quite simple. Let me take away a little bit of the stress and give you some quick, easy, and dorm-friendly breakfast ideas:...
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For the animal lover, going away to college and leaving our furry family members behind can be hard. Often times, the question is asked “Can my sorority or fraternity house have a house pet?” Caring for any animal needs to be taken on as a serious responsibility. Several types of pets have their pros and cons. Here are some of the most popular house pets, along with some pros and cons to consider for each....
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You made it! Finals are finally over. For the last several weeks you have locked yourself up and put all your focus and energy toward crushing your final exams. You probably have not had the time to consider what your next moves are before you leave campus for the summer. We have you covered. Here’s a check list of the next steps you should take before you pack it up and get going....
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There are very few events more exciting in the history of a specific sorority chapter than when they break ground on a new house. These buildings will serve as the home-away-from home for generations of sisters to come and the current sisters will be the first ones to break it in. Here are five very exciting construction projects currently underway across the country....
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Let’s face it, one of the hardest parts about going away to school is saying goodbye to your pets. While some universities have started opening up pet friendly dorms and housing, the majority have yet to get with the program. Don’t worry, we completely understand where you’re at....
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