Campus Life

Moving from high school to college can be an overwhelming and very daunting challenge. There are an endless amount of things to adjust and become accustomed to. One of the most challenging things to become comfortable with is living in close quarters with another person.  The study challenges of having a roommate who won’t stop…

Living with a roommate is a double-sided experience; it can be incredible and lead to great friendships that may even last a lifetime or turn out awful and make you miserable! But what if your roommate doesn’t talk to give you a chance to communicate? How should you deal with it? Here are 6 tips…

Graduating high school and moving on to college can be a huge transition. It can often appear glamorous when portrayed in film and TV shows, but many first-year college students don’t find their experience aligning with their expectations. What should you do if you hate your college? If you hate your college, you should make…

Keeping money and items of value safe in your dorm room can seem like an impossible task. You are almost always surrounded by people, and lack of space can make hiding places seem scarce. Thankfully, there are some pretty effective ways you can keep your belongings safe in your dorm if you get a little…

Khan Academy is a great resource for high school and college students, and they refer to it frequently. Some even use it as cited sources in their research papers and scholarly articles. But should Khan Academy be considered a scholarly source? Khan Academy is considered a scholarly source because of its authority. They’ve gained such…

So you’re applying for jobs on campus, and you see “drug tests” pop up throughout your search. But what does it mean, and are drug tests required to be hired? Seeing those words may be nerve-wracking, especially with the rise in the popularity of recreational marijuana use. Not all campus jobs require a drug test…

Doctors are required to adhere to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which protects your privacy for health and medical information. Breaking the HIPAA Privacy Rule can bring a doctor serious consequences. However, there are a few exceptions where releasing your information is allowed, but it’s not always apparent where employers or professors fall regarding exceptions to…

In college, understanding professors’ different teaching styles and expectations are critical to a student’s success. Some professors are more lenient in their grading system, whereas others come across as “tough” – but a demanding professor does not mean an impossible class. Some professors grade harshly to maintain academic standards and accuracy. Others lower grades if…

A considerable part of the college experience is dorms and dorm life. Studies show that most students who decide to live on campus for more than one year have higher GPAs and are more likely to graduate than students who live off-campus or only lived in a dorm for one year. However, moving into a…