Campus News
Weight Gain and the College Freshman
Its back: stories about the Freshman 15, what some contend is the average weight gain for first-year college students. Fortunately, most people realize that the term “Freshman 15” is erroneous as college students typically gain much less weight during their first year away from home.
Good News: Strong 4-Year Grad Rates For Community College Transferees
Community colleges, also known as technical colleges and junior colleges, provide access to higher education for millions of students.
Paying for College Tough for Parents, Says Sallie Mae
Tweet How families pay for college. We have long heard stories about how difficult it is to pay for college. Those costs continue to rise at a pace that is
Has the College Expense Bubble Burst?
Last week, SayCampusLife.com shared with our readers the trend toward improved tuition discounting at private colleges and universities.
NCEE Study Faults High Schools on Student Community College Preparedness
Tweet Community colleges, also known as technical colleges and junior colleges, offer a higher education starting point for many students. The College Board notes that more than 1,200 such schools
Stepped Up Discounting and Private College Enrollment
The competition for college students is a keen one, something particularly felt by private colleges and universities. To lure students to privately funded institutions, such colleges must step up the tuition discounting to compete against taxpayer-funded public schools.
After You Graduate, Where Will You Live?
With college commencement ceremonies now underway, experts are serving up suggestions for the best places new grads should live with an eye toward gaining employment, of course.
Final Fling: What to do After Graduating College
Tweet Like travel to Europe. Or, volunteering at a church mission in South America. Perhaps even backpacking their way across the United States. In reality, many college-bound students find that
5 Reasons to Attend Your Commencement Exercise
You are finishing up college and will soon have enough credits to graduate. Years of hard work have paid off and that degree will be presented to you within weeks.
At A Glance: Student Loan Debt
One way that college students pay for their education is by taking out student loans. When done judiciously, such loans can help students complete their education and go on to successful careers, earning enough money to pay off their debt.
Still Undecided? College Decision Day Looms.
Tweet Chances are that one or more college staff members have been in touch with you since you were accepted by them. A U.S. News & World Report article, As
Third Look at 2013 College Commencement Speakers
Tweet College seniors are busy finishing up term papers and preparing to sit for final exams. They’re also ordering caps and gowns, and meeting with their advisors to ensure that
