Spring break volunteer opportunities more altruistic than alcoholic
8:00 AM 3/23/2010
When it comes to spring break, we all want the same thing: to lick copious amounts of alcohol off the abdominal muscles of attractive strangers.
All kidding aside, alternatives exist to the hedonistic spring break. A number of organizations exist to help put you in touch with those who could...
Free campus well-being programs help college students through loss
3:00 PM 3/18/2010
(Pictured: Author Bill Burman, left, with his father. Bill's dad passed away unexpectedly while Bill was a college student.)
In the weeks after my father's death, I wandered around in a shocked, blank state. I didn't throw myself into drugs or alcohol or drop out of school, but I could have used...
It seems like a dream come true for college students weary of 8 a.m. classes, obnoxious dorm mates and cramming for finals, but for some Ithaca College students, it became a reality when the school realized that things were getting a bit too crowded on campus.
So far, 31 students have accepted the...
Money College: Grants and Scholarships 101 -- the best Web resources
9:00 AM 3/11/2010
Almost everything about beginning the college experience can be stressful and overwhelming. From choosing which college to go to and what to study, to dealing with roommates, to deciding exactly which college movie one's higher learning experience should emulate ("Revenge of the Nerds?" Or perhaps...
One of the most common things you'll find yourself saying as you get older is "If only I knew then what I know now."
It's so easy to look back at situations through the rear view mirror: You can imagine your suave and sophisticated college self utterly dominating the social scene at your high...
Money College: Find money through work-study programs
9:00 AM 3/1/2010
If you're like most college students, you're probably receiving some type of financial aid. Much of your tuition may be covered by scholarships, grants, or other awards.
However, we all know that there are daily expenses that scholarships and grants simply don't cover. Nearly every college...
Money College: The master chops of the cheap date
8:00 AM 2/24/2010
Few things in life can feel as stressful as asking someone out on a date.
Think about it (or maybe it's better if you don't): You're proposing to a fellow human being that they accompany you on some sort of planned activity at an appointed date and time for the sole purpose of determining whether...
Money College: The freshman 15, from a guy's-eye view
1:00 PM 2/10/2010
Editor's note: On Feb. 9, Money College writer Megan Cottrell talked about the "Freshman 15" from the perspective of losing weight and gaining in the wallet. Now it's the guys' turn, as Bill Burman takes on the topic most males would rather not think about as they wolf down nachos and blow bucks at...
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