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The Coolest (and Most Controversial) Commencement Speakers of 2012

Robyn — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:12:20 +0000

It’s that time of year again… time for rising college grads to don caps and gowns and either get excited about or suffer through their commencement ceremonies. Determining which way the wind blows has a lot to do with the commencement speakers and how psyched you are to hear what they have to say. That [...]

THE DICTATOR on Campus: College Bus Tour for New Sasha Baron Cohen Movie is Underway

cbnetwork — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:38:43 +0000

Being on campus has its perks sometimes, even odd ones like a giant movie tour bus stopping by. And when that movie happens to be the brainchild of Sasha Baron Cohen (of Borat fame), there’s no telling what will happen. His new film, THE DICTATOR, began its College Bus Tour on May 1st, and will [...]

New College Focuses on Latino Students

lori — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:49:55 +0000

Having a diverse study body is a focus for public and private schools across the U.S. On a college campus in my town, I recently walked by high schoolers on a campus tour, and the majority of the group was made up of Hispanic and black students. New schools are taking their focus on minority [...]

Summer Olympics Offers Stage for College Students to Learn

lori — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:41:51 +0000

Some students have their passports ready to head to London as early as next month to be part of the Summer Olympics, which start July 27. Get the scoop...

College Decision Day: 5 Big Questions to Ask Before You Commit

Robyn — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:44:28 +0000

With college decision day fast approaching (May 1), students who are fortunate enough to have more than one school to choose from may be feeling the pressure of narrowing their options down to one. How will you make your final college choice? Before committing to a college, ask yourself these five questions to figure out [...]

Study: Students Need to Know More About Credit Card Fees

lori — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:49:45 +0000

I often whipped out my credit card, actually my parents’ credit card, in college to buy everything from legit expenses like books to cute dresses and late-night pizza. It was supposed to only be for necessities, but that wasn’t always the case, and I heard from my parents when they got the bill. Charging it [...]

Student Competitions Reap Big Rewards: Cash for College

lori — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:50:58 +0000

A look at some hot scholarship contests you can enter right now! If you have the competitive spirit, you may be more interested in scholarship contests that pit you against other students, whether on the clock or in a race to finish a project, than an essay contest with less contact. Traditional ones are singing [...]

Find the Best College Professors Here

Robyn — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:01:49 +0000

When you’re getting ready to sign up for college classes and there are a gazillion sections of the same course, how do you know which one to choose? Having some idea of what each professor is like can simplify the decision and save you from the nightmare of getting the tough-as-nails instructor. But where can [...]