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Two Tips to Effectively Balance Academics and Romantic Relationships

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Romantic relationships can undeniably be considered as life’s icing on the cake. Relationships give you a euphoria and enable you to surpass challenges especially during those grueling years in school. However, there are times when romantic relationships must take a back seat as school work begins to pile up. So for you to effectively keep [...]

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Prestige: A Criterion in Choosing Schools

Friday, December 19th, 2008

People have different criteria in choosing the best schools for themselves or for their children. Among the criteria are the location of the school, tuition, courses offered, religious orientation, and student population. Gender orientation and school popularity are, at times, also criteria people use in selecting educational institutions. On top of these deciding factors, however, [...]

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What You Need to Know about Student Health Insurance

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

School work requires lots of time, effort, and sometimes sacrifices on a student’s part. The demands for every course or subject entail much mental and physical effort from students. And if their immune system is not all that strong, students can get sick every now and then. To help students maintain their health, some US [...]

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Sources of Inside Tips on the Admission Processes of Universities

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Universities and schools usually have similar processes on screening and admitting applicants. But, if you learn about details on admission requirements such as interview questions and quality and type of personal statements preferred, you can increase your chances of getting accepted into the educational institution of your choice. Below are tips that can help you [...]

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A Guide to Financial Aid for Asian Students

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Applying for financial aid can be difficult if you are Asian, because federal loans are normally not extended to non-US citizens. Still, there are numerous organizations that offer financial aid for Asians and other ethnic groups. Here are some of the organizations that offer financial aid to Asian students:

School-specific financial aid for Asian students
Northwestern University [...]

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Choosing Majors for Medical School and Law School

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Whether you are thinking of going into law school or medical school, much preparation is needed to help you do well in your graduate studies in medical or law school. While there are schools that offer pre-med and pre-law tracks, others do not. Here are some ideas on which majors to take up to prepare [...]

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A Guide to Avoiding Sexual Harassment in College

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Sexual harassment in the college setting is a serious issue that many educational institutions are trying to eradicate. Studies carried out by the American Association for University Women (AAUW) show that over 60% of both male and female students have been sexually harassed at their college or university. You don’t want to be a statistic, [...]

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Personal SWOT: Determining Your Course

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis is a business venture and project planning method. Basically, SWOT analysis is conducted to help you determine, analyze, and interpret the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats involved in a project or venture. You can conduct such an analysis on yourself and your schooling to aid you in finding [...]

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Top Five Careers in Science and Engineering

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Science and engineering careers are among the most respected in the world. This is often because of the many contributions that scientists and engineers have made in making our lives more comfortable and in making everyday tasks easier. Listed below are five of the top careers for science and engineering. You may want to check [...]

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Top Five Careers in Humanities and Social Science

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

The humanities and social sciences are two fields that can prepare students for handling a variety of job types. This is because the education and training for humanities and social sciences cover a broad spectrum of subjects. If you are having trouble finding the right career for you, read on. Here some of the most [...]

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