Nobody is going to challenge the power and importance of reading in our modern society built of texts and images. However, while chasing after productivity and profits, the benefits of reading fiction (as opposed to non-fiction) are often neglected. We perceive reading only as a practical tool for acquiring knowledge but not as much as a joyful process valuable on its own.
It pays off to do the right thing! Besides the chance to do something nice for others, volunteering in college has many benefits for your future career, wellbeing, and networking. So before you think your semester is too busy with school and work, consider these reasons to get out and serve… Here we nail down all they why’s and how’s of volunteering in college, providing practical advice on how to find a volunteering opportunity that suits you the best.
You finished your last exam. Close your books, and look forward to a well-earned semester break from college. Before you think you’ve got nothing to do but binge-watch all the shows you missed, you might want to consider these six activities for your “summester break” to make your next term go smoothly!
Sometimes the difference between success and failure is having the right tools. Luckily, today there are a ton of great apps every college student needs to get through a busy semester. Work smarter in college (no way!) with these awesome apps that we picked to assist with everything from notetaking and time-management, to sleep and healthy eating. You should totally check these out.
After waiting all summer, your college move-in day is finally arriving! There is a lot of work that goes into moving to a school across the country, across the state, or even across town. Don’t panic, we’ve assembled eight time-proven college move-in tips to ensure this process goes as smoothly as possible!
Are eTextbooks — or Digital Textbooks — suitable for college? Are they convenient and sustainable? Are there any eTextbooks for rent or should you always purchase them? Since this speedy digitalization of our learning environment is a recent events, it might not be easy to find an answer to any of these and other questions related to eTextbooks. Let’s clarify the situation together!