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Benefits of Earning a College Degree

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Earning a college degree is such an important step in life that it has become a central part of the “Dream”. Go to college, get a job, buy a house, raise a family. It may not always be that simple, but it all starts with your college education. A college degree takes a lot of hard work. Here are some of the many financial benefits often enjoyed by college graduates. Earning a college degree is all about opening up opportunities in your life. It prepares you, both intellectually and socially, for your career and your life. The benefits of a college education include career opportunities like better paying and higher skilled jobs, but studies have shown that it also leads to overall happiness and stability. Many people know that they want to attend college, but don’t know exactly why, or how it will enrich their lives. Below are some of the many benefits of earning a college degree. Earnings For most people, the ability to earn more money is the driving force behind going t...

Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Starting College

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College Life! It sound's great, but also a terrifying one. After months of endless applications, emotional acceptances and rejections, and difficult decisions, you’re finally ready to pack your bags and go. Are you? As your joining date draws closer, you’re probably suffering from some serious pre-college anxiety. You’ll have to make new friends, adjust to new academic expectations and learn how to live away from home. Beginning the journey towards adventures never seems to come without fear. The risk of trying to be successful at something new mingles with the pressure to do well, fit in, and feel comfortable. None of us knows exactly where we’re going. We use models, best practices, and advice to hopefully steer ourselves in the right direction, and we make lots of educated guesses. Still, we’re never certain. You’re nervous! Don't worry we’ve compiled a list of some true ways to calm down and get excited about the next four years of your life. Classes At the univer...

How College Academics are Different from High School?

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The changeover from high school to college can be a different and difficult one. Both your social and academic life will be remarkably different from high school. Below are  the most significant differences on the academics. Attendance In high school, you are required to go to school everyday. In college, the decision is up to you . No one is going to hunt you down if you regularly sleep through your morning classes, but the absences could be disastrous for your grades. Some of your college classes will have attendance policies, and some won't. In either case, attending regularly is essential for college success. Life without parents Life without parents may sound exciting, but it can be a challenge. No one is going to poke you constantly to do something you if you're messing up. No one is going to wake you up for class or make you do your homework. No one will wash your laundry or tell you to eat well either. No hand holding In high school, your teacher...

How to Get Help from Your Professor

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Asking for help can sometimes be a difficult task. Half of the students don’t have habit of asking questions to their teacher when they need help and it’s those students who get lower grades. In fact, it's important to seek help rather than let problems fester and intensify. So, how do you approach a professor for one-on-one time? First, let's look at common reasons students seek assistance.   What Are The Common Reasons You Might Seek Out Professors For Assistance? You've fallen behind in class because of illness. You've failed a test or assignment and do not understand the course material. You have questions about the requirements of a given assignment. You need advice on the subject. You need clarification on  schedules   Why Do Students Avoid Professors Help? Sometimes students avoid asking for assistance or meeting with their professors because they're embarrassed or intimidated. What are common anxieties experienced by students? Fe...

Things to do on the first day of college classes

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Most important thing to keep in mind is that college classes will be a very different experience when compared to your high school classes. One thing to consider is that college classes will be a different experience when compared to your high school classes. Here are some of the key things you should do on the  first day of college classes . Whether you are a first-year college student or a super senior,  making an impression on the first day of classes is important . Set yourself up for success with these tips. Arrive early This was also true in high school, but it carries a bit more weight in college. You are new to campus and probably have no idea how to get around, so plan an extra 20 - 30 minutes for any aimless  wandering that may occur before making it into the classroom. This also gives you some time to scope out the room, land a good seat and  get your materials  together so you are fully prepared and not distracted when the class starts. B...