If you're like most college freshmen, you've added a few pounds to your frame since you arrived on campus.  Weight gain is so prevalent among first-year college students - with the average student gaining between 3-15 pounds during freshman year - the phenomenon is commonly referred to as "the Freshman 15."  How and why does this happen?&...

For many young people arriving at college for the first time, the prospect of finding romance and forging new friendships has huge appeal.  For others, the thought of meeting new people and losing touch with old friends is anxiety provoking. The college campus can be a great opportunity for gaining some independence and growing in new directio...

It is predicted that a third of jobs available in the next decade will be vocational jobs that don't require a four-year college degree.  If that is the forecast, what is a college-bound high school graduate to do?  Your parents may be pushing you to get a four-year degree because that was the key to success for their generation.  Ho...

According to recently published results of an annual study, college students are feeling more stress on campus today than they have in 25 years. The "American Freshman: National Norms" study, conducted every year since 1985 by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, found that a mere 52 percent of the 200,000 college freshmen surveyed in 2...

What if college students used their handheld electronic devices for more than emailing, text messaging and web surfing with their friends?  Recent news headlines have reported that during their first two years of college, students are spending more time socializing than studying.  According to reports, undergraduates spend 51 percent of t...

Today, a college education is needed now more than ever. If you have a passion for the law but don't want to be an attorney, then the criminal justice field is probably what you are looking for. Safety and security has become more important over the last 30 years. With a rise in crime rates and terrorism, the criminal justice field has grown by lea...

The preparation for the SAT Exam can be nerve-wracking. It is an important factor that can determine your future success or failure. If you get a high SAT score, then the best schools in the country will look at your application in a better light. On the other hand, a low SAT score can make it a challenge to find a good university. It is not surpri...

There are a huge variety of different scholarships around, that it is often difficult to sort through them all and decide which ones to apply for. The first four scholarships on this list are some of the most general scholarships available to high school seniors intending to start their studies after graduation. The final one on the list is a fanta...

For parents or students who have gone through or are currently saving up for college, neglecting to factor in expenses for college textbooks is a common oversight. Putting up a college fund is usually centered on saving for tuition alone. A college student's expenses go beyond tuition fees, however. Student housing, transportation, communication, s...

In the Princeton Review's "Guide to College Majors" (2008), English language and literature was ranked among the top ten college majors in the US. A CNN.com feature on "10 most popular majors and what they pay", while not specifically listing English studies, indicates that "communications majors have some of the same skill sets as English majors a...

In December 2009, the National Science Foundation (NSF) held the Computer Science Education Week, designated by the US House of Representatives "..in recognition of the transformative role of computing and necessity of rigorous computer science education at all levels." (http://www.nsf.gov.). The said event emphasized on the need to include more co...

As a college major, Biology ranks among the top ten most popular in the US; alongside courses in communication, political science, and engineering. Biology is generally defined as the branch of science that deals with the study of living organisms; their evolution, environment, behavior, reproduction, and life cycle, among others. Considering how...

College application forms are intended to outline information on a student's personal, educational, and extra-curricular background. Applying to any college involves providing data from transcripts, various standardized test scores, and a list of awards and recognition. Details on financial matters such as family income and need for financial aid m...

In the course of choosing which college to attend, it is significant that students look closely at the diverse selection of both public and private colleges throughout the country. Various factors may be considered, whether it be a college's location, popularity, prominence or the kind of courses it offers. Financial considerations also play...

Choosing the right college major is essential in obtaining the adequate knowledge and skills to achieve success in future career paths and employment opportunities. In pursuing most college degrees, deciding on a major may be done during a student's sophomore year to ensure graduating on time, provided that all courses are taken at the desig...

Interest in pursuing specialized and personal services as a career path is gaining more and more popularity. For those who are looking into acquiring the necessary knowledge and training needed in providing skin care, hair care and styling, nail care and other spa services, attending schools offering courses on cosmetology may be the best decision ...

Earning a college degree has become a necessity for students who wish to follow successful career paths in practicing most desired professions. Unfortunately, both public and private colleges require significant expenses that seem unattainable for those with financial constraints. As such, aspiring students must have sufficient knowledge on how a c...