Monthly Archives: December 2010

20 Soulful Blogs for Vinyl Fans and Collectors

For those who love the art form, these blogs offer everything from stories by fellow collectors to tips on how to become an audiophile. Drop the needle and read on. Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Benefits of Taking a Gap Year

With so many high school seniors struggling with the pressure to make up their minds on what college they want to apply to their senior year, all while trying to keep their grades up, play a sport, perhaps work a … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Escaping Academic Probation

There’s a reason many four-year colleges go to great lengths during the application process to only admit students who are well-able to succeed at their institutions. College administrators realize that many individuals will struggle with college-level work, particularly if they … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Risks of Trusting the Wrong Person

Every new college student is going into a new arena blind. Having a positive attitude is great, and trying to meet as many people as possible is a great choice when considering it can lead to building strong relationships for … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

40 Awesome Upcycling Ideas for Your Post-Holiday Garbage

This year, while cleaning your home, consider doing your part in keeping the Earth clean as well. Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

What to Wear to Your First Real Job

By Lenore Holditch Like it or not, what we wear and the way we look can make a huge impression on other people. For this reason, when starting a new job, it is essential to choose the right outfit for … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Learning to Speak a Second Language

The ability to speak a second language is a huge asset in today’s globalizing world. If you are an English speaker, you can probably already get around fairly easily, as most young people in developing nations are learning to speak … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Tips on How to get a Good Rec Letter

Getting a good letter of recommendation can pave an array of different opportunities for you: it can be the reason you get your dream job, get accepted into graduate school or be the reason you score a sweet internship. But … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

10 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

Instead of making promises you can’t keep again this year, face the reality and start making resolutions that are within your means. Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Improving Your Standardized Test Scores

p>Standardized tests are used in all levels of education in order to assess students’ knowledge. Test scores can be a determinant in students’ acceptance to many universities and post graduate programs. Most universities have brackets of test scores that they … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment