Author Archives: Scholar Works

A GPS for Your Classes

  A Global Positioning System (GPS) tells you where you are at the time you are requesting directions and gives directions to where your going. In college a class syllabus, given to you on the first day of class is like a … Continue reading

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Discounts for College Students

                  While students are maximizing  educational and career market ability, the amont of dollars in ones pocket minimizes.  College students can catch a financial break by taking advantage of discounts available. Savings for … Continue reading

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Finding an Outlet

  A friend of mine mention that her high school guidance counselor advised that she have someone to talk when she went off to college.  She said that it was some of the best advice that she got.  Having someone … Continue reading

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How soon?

    I was once visiting a home of a single mother of two, the oldest was in Jr. High and the other in Elementary school.  While talking with the mother in the kitchen, I noticed scores from the SAT … Continue reading

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Things to Consider When Finanacing an Education

    The cost of college can be financed through many avenues. Grants, scholarships, 529 savings plans, and student loans are some of the ways school is paid for. This post will focus on two different types of student loans … Continue reading

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Choosing Your College

        Choosing what college or university to attend is a time one should take an introspective evaluation of how he or she naturally interprets information.  Self review will be a guide in direction students to an institute … Continue reading

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  The days are drawing closer and soon you will be departing for college.  Here are a few helpful hints for the start of your new journey:  Check to see if your cell phone carrier has coverage in that area Open up a checking … Continue reading

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The Benefits of having a mentor

  I’ve seen this painting a numerous times but recently began to like when a friend gave his interpretation of it.  He explained that the man leaning over the ledge was offering his hand while the other is reaching to … Continue reading

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Dealing with Difficult Professors

Your investment in the college that you chose is a serious affair.  It is the bridge that can connect you to your career and many other opportunities after a degree is obtained.  Sometimes you will encounter difficult professor(s) who may … Continue reading

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Budgeting Personal Finances in College

    Even though a lot of money is spent into the school you maybe attending, money can be hard to come by. Some students try to off set the lack of money by working on campus in a work study program … Continue reading

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