Washington is a boring land of clouds and evergreens. For high school students that can’t escape to warmer climates, the task of choosing a school in Washington is difficult. However, finding the right public university doesn’t have to be chancy. Here are the stereotypical students at each university: the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Western Washington University. If you resemble one of the college stereotypes, you will probably fit in fine. Continue reading

Everything has been going along OK. You got accepted into the college you wanted. You bought all the coolest stuff to take to the dorm. You emailed your roommate throughout the summer. Everything is great until you arrive at college and decide that you want to kill your roommate. These things do happen. Sometimes living with a roommate means solving problems and learning how to live with each other. Continue reading

The life of a working student is not easy. The tuition is high, the requirements for a diploma are rigorous, and there is little time to study if you are trying to earn a living. You should consider many things before starting to work. What kind of person are you? Are you organized? Do you do better in the morning or at night? Do you wait till the last minute to complete a paper? Taking these points into consideration, there are some ways to succeed in college while working. Continue reading

Feeling sleepy or tired in class is frustrating. A general disinterest in a subject, attendance at a cool party the night before, or the participation in a late study session are just some reasons that can cause you to be distracted from what is happening in class. Consider these tips for staying focused during class. Continue reading

College is about developing your inner beauty, and that’s a good thing. College exteriors are sometimes nice, often plain, and are occasionally really ugly. Below are the worst college campuses in the United States in appearance.

New Jersey Institute of Technology

NJIT, founded in 1881, suffers from a mishmash of architectural styles. One building looks like a cosmetics factory festooned with red umbrellas. Another looks like a rainbow of Lincoln Logs. Still another was a former asylum for orphans. And so on — with zero cohesion. Continue reading

Healthy eating is about feeling great, having more energy, staying focused, and improving your mood. That’s very important for every college student. Here are the six best healthy foods that help you concentrate a little better:

1. Avocados

Avocados are very nutritious and contain many vitamins and minerals. Aside from being super yummy, they are packed with fiber, Vitamin E, potassium, folic acid, and healthy forms of fat, keeping you energized. Avocados don’t contain any cholesterol or sodium and are low in saturated fat. People who consume avocados are much healthier than those who do not. Avocados may even help prevent cancer. They are weight loss friendly, heart friendly, help you to stay focused, and are delicious. What more can you ask for in a food item? Continue reading

Memorizing is important at all stages of studying in college, but it is most important at the beginning of a program as each subject has its own body of core knowledge. Students are always saying that they have too much to memorize. Much of your ability to remember comes down to skill. By learning techniques that help you concentrate and organize information, you can improve your memory. However, it will take time and effort on your part to learn and master these skills. Continue reading

Many students feel that they don’t have enough time to maintain healthy habits. They need to write papers, take exams, and participate in various social activities. However, it’s not difficult to stay healthy. Check out some good health and wellness tips to ensure that you feel great while in college. Continue reading

A great number of the most successful people got there without the help of a college education. Many celebrities have been kicked out because of fights, while others got into trouble for breaking dorm rules. However, getting expelled from college is not a guarantee for popularity or success. Check out some interesting facts below!

Samuel L. Jackson

Born: 1948
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Profession: actor, producer, voice acting
Institution: Morehouse College
Samuel L. Jackson was kicked out of Morehouse College for locking board members for two days in a building. It was a protest on the lack of black board members. Continue reading

It’s not easy to be a broke college student. Surely, with a full-time course schedule, social life, and other activities, it can be difficult to find ways to make money in college. Use your extra time wisely and follow our tips on how to earn money in college. Continue reading