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Learn about housing options on college campuses including dorms, residence halls and off-campus apartments. Photo: Thinkstock Generally, there are three main types of college student housing: residence halls and dormitories, special interest housing, and off-campus housing. Read below to find out the benefits and drawbacks to the different types of housing options for both incoming […]

Learn about the tactile or kinesthetic learning style and how your study habits might change for the better. In addition to being relatively uncommon, the kinesthetic learning style is also one of the most useful ways to study. Since tactile learners remember information by experience, they are more likely to retain information. After all, you may forget

(National Cancer Institute / Unsplash) Are you looking for the best colleges for teaching degrees in California for teaching degrees? Teaching is one of the most rewarding and demanding careers out there. Teachers are rightly respected as members of one of the most important professions. In California, they also are well compensated for their efforts.

Learn more about Charlottesville, Virginia – Home of the University of Virginia. Photo: Thinkstock The Town: Charlottesville, Virginia Situated along the Rivanna River at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville was rated the No. 1 place to live in the United States by Frommer’s travel guide. Located near the middle of the Atlantic coast,

Read our Q&A with a financial aid expert to learn more about paying for summer courses. Summer classes can be a great way to get some credits out of the way in between the packed schedules of the spring and fall semesters. However, some students avoid these classes simply because they are unsure of how

Find out how to get your 504 plan accommodations in college. What is a 504 plan? A 504 plan comes from Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which outlaws excluding people with disabilities from the opportunity to participate equally in federally funded activities, including college. Section 504 seeks

Is college dating worth your friendship? College dating can be a tricky business to navigate. You’re constantly meeting new people and doing new things. You might get to know someone in a class one semester and then never see them again. Friends in your dorm might break up and then have to live with each other for

Learn more about Eugene, Oregon – home of the University of Oregon. The Town: Eugene, Oregon With over 156,000 residents, Eugene is second only to Portland as the state’s largest city. Called “A great city for the arts and outdoors,” it mixes a burgeoning scene of local musicians and artists with a backdrop of gorgeous

As one of America’s most populous states, Pennsylvania has plenty to offer in the way of postsecondary education. The Quaker State features a range of excellent schools, from vocational schools to elite private liberal arts colleges to massive public universities. Finding schools to apply to in Pennsylvania can be daunting, due to the sheer number

Popular companies award scholarship money every year. See how you can apply and augment your college fund. Many companies have corporate scholarships for their employees and the children of their employees. Some of these scholarships are even available to the general public. Find out if you’re eligible for these types of scholarships, furnished by successful