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Learn everything you need to know about living in America from getting health insurance, to finding a place to live, to living with roommates, and more.

10 Top Colleges In Unexpected Places

10 Top Colleges In Unexpected Places

Leading universities such as the University of Chicago and Columbia University in New York City call major urban centers home, but many more are located in cities and towns that most people have never heard of. In some cases, the university is, for a...

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July 15th, 2020
How to Overcome Procrastination While Studying

How to Overcome Procrastination While Studying

Procrastination is the act of avoiding starting or finishing a task by a deadline, whether it be immediate or distant. The continuous delay is made consciously despite being aware of imminent negative consequences.

Financial Literacy for Students: How to Save Money

Financial Literacy for Students: How to Save Money

If you were ever in need of financial advice but did not know where to get it from, this is your opportunity to grow. Being a college student is not only demanding but also exhausting from many perspectives; however, one of the toughest things to do...

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May 27th, 2020
The Original Pathway

The Original Pathway

A community is a place where everyone is valued and belongs. SRJC is a community college where students find that they can thrive academically, explore career paths, and make lifelong friends in a caring, supportive environment. We invite you to join...

Renters Insurance Options for International Students

Renters Insurance Options for International Students

SURE offers hassle-free renters insurance that'll protect your clothes, furniture, and even yourself from unexpected damages and injuries. The SURE team will get you set up with a free quote and the correct coverage that you need!

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Top 7 Benefits of Using Technology in The Classroom

As teaching techniques continue to develop over the years, the use of technology within the classroom has become more and more common. Although many teachers are still understandably reluctant to embrace different methods of learning, the advantages...

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January 17th, 2020
How to Create a Productive Morning Routine

How to Create a Productive Morning Routine

The morning routine helps set the tone for the day, allowing you to control your schedule rather than the schedule controlling you, causing unnecessary stress. Start each day focused on the tasks at hand and be sure to prioritize your time, which in...

How to Make a Budget (and Stick to It!)

How to Make a Budget (and Stick to It!)

Paying for your education is more than tuition. You’ll have to consider all your monthly expenses, books, rent and any unexpected costs that may pop up over the course of the semester. Having a budget in place before you get to campus can help...

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January 16th, 2020
Tips for Traveling in the United States

Tips for Traveling in the United States

In addition to the educational opportunities, studying in the United States is a great opportunity to explore the country. Designated breaks in the school year can provide perfectly timed escapes from campus life, and the chance to spend time with yo...

How To Save Money While In College

How To Save Money While In College

Saving money while in college is everyone’s dream, but it is never the easiest thing to do. But if you think about the many positive gains that come with good savings, it becomes crystal clear that you’ve got to do everything in your powe...

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January 6th, 2020
5 Personal Finance Tips for University Students

5 Personal Finance Tips for University Students

Managing personal finance is one of the most challenging tasks in our lives. The earlier you learn to manage your finance, the better you will get with making sound financial decisions in the future. While managing money at the high school level is n...

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November 22nd, 2019
Quarters vs Semesters

Quarters vs Semesters

I didn’t realize that quarters and semesters could be so different until my first summer break. All of my friends from my country who had also gone to study in the U.S. started posting their pictures eating cevicheat the beach while I was...

Types of Careers that Enable you to Travel

Types of Careers that Enable you to Travel

Because it is easier to apply for visa these days than ever before, coupled with the fact that circulation of information on social media is easier and faster, it is the dream of everyone to travel the world. But there is one big limitation to this d...

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July 8th, 2019
Female students studying in their dorm room

5 Tips For Surviving Dorm Life

Living in a college residence hall next year? It’s a good bet you will have an RA, or resident assistant, assigned to your building or floor. This is someone you should definitely get to know. He or she is usually an uppercl...

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Study-Abroad App Has the Right ‘Sauce’

Growing up in China, Jun Jiang enjoyed helping “figure things out” and knew at an early age he wanted to develop technology. This love for problem-solving led Jiang, now a business student at San Diego State University in California, t...

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