Monthly Archives: March 2016

A student plays an April Fool's Day prank on his girlfriend in the library. — Tomorrow is April Fools’ Day, which means no one can be trusted, not even the shy, nice guy who lives down the hall. Prepare some pranks, or you might be the victim of something epic. If you choose the former, we’ll help you get your shenanigan juices flowing. These (mostly) […]

15 Easy April Fools’ Day Pranks to Pull on Campus

This entry was posted in Recreation on March 31, 2016 by Student Caffe Staff

The Simplest Trick to Calm Down and Focus on Homework — You’re rushing to write an essay that’s due in less than an hour. Notifications pop up on your phone, emails buzz as they reach your inbox, and people at the neighboring table chatter loudly. How do you focus on work? How do you take care of the task at hand? […]

The Simplest Hack to Calm the Mind and Focus on Homework

This entry was posted in Study Skills on March 29, 2016 by Katelyn Brush

An Inside Look at College Honors Programs — Honors programs are designed to give excellent students additional educational opportunities. These programs are challenging on purpose. They encourage students to push themselves academically and personally. Students in an honors program often form small communities on campus. They may live together in an honors dorm or take special classes together. […]

An Inside Look at College Honors Programs: Pros and Cons

This entry was posted in Admissions on March 27, 2016 by Katelyn Brush

Megan Reynolds tells her college story about transitioning from high school to college. — Megan Reynolds is currently the executive director at Student Caffé, but she hasn't always been working in website management. In fact, Megan graduated from Emerson College in 2009 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting. She had to work hard as a student, maintaining a certain GPA to […]

My College Story: Transitioning From High School to College

This entry was posted in My College Story on March 26, 2016 by Student Caffe Staff

A girl celebrates finishing high school. — Congratulations! It’s an accomplishment to be accepted into college. Now, finishing high school is all you have left to do! When you have that acceptance letter—or stack of acceptance letters—in hand, celebrate. Bust out the break dance moves and sound the party blowers. But don’t get too carried away. After […]

Finishing High School Strong: What to Do after You’ve Been Accepted

This entry was posted in Finishing High School on March 24, 2016 by Katelyn Brush

Crowdfunding an Education — As the cost of attending a postsecondary institution rises, crowdfunding an education is becoming more and more common. “What is crowdfunding?” you might ask. Crowdfunding is the practice of raising funds typically by accepting small amounts of money from a large number of people. The most effective way to crowdfund […]

Crowdfunding: More Money for Your College Education

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on March 22, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

How to Find a Mentor — Some of the most successful people in the world have had a mentor. Miley Cyrus was taught to persevere by her godmother, Dolly Parton. Rob Kalin sent an email to the cofounders of Flickr for advice, which led to rapid growth for his website, Etsy. Luke Skywalker trekked all the […]

A Mentor: How to Find One, Who to Ask, and What to Expect

This entry was posted in Career on March 20, 2016 by Katelyn Brush

Randy Gervais tells a story about not going to college. — Randy Gervais was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He began high school in 1972, but he was convinced to take time away to become a jockey. After completing both his jockey career and graduating from high school, Randy worked for a year for an audiovisual company. He then […]

My College Story: Minus the College

This entry was posted in My College Story on March 19, 2016 by Student Caffe Staff

How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in College — St. Patrick's Day, for many Irish-Americans, is about celebrating the infectiously joyful and welcoming nature of their heritage. We remember family parties filled with music, the occasional brawl between cousins, and grandparents toasting to the health of everyone in the neighborhood. For college students who spend so much time away […]

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on a College Budget

This entry was posted in Recreation on March 17, 2016 by Katelyn Brush

What Are Colleges Looking for in Applicants? — On average, universities accept two-thirds of their applicants. Higher-ranking institutions, the Ivies included, accept as few as 6%. To get into your college of choice, you must stand out from the sea of applicants. So, what is it that those 6%—or even that average 66%—have? It would be much easier […]

What Are Colleges Looking for in Their Applicants, Really?

This entry was posted in Admissions on March 16, 2016 by Katelyn Brush

Tips to Avoid Embarrassment at College — You can read every survival guide to college there is, but you’ll still have to hit the ground running when you get to school to start your freshman year. College is about change—that’s the fun part—but it’s impossible to prepare for everything. You have to juggle new friends, new surroundings, […]

12 Tips for Avoiding Freshman Year Embarrassment at College

This entry was posted in Lifestyle on March 14, 2016 by Student Caffe Staff

Four Ways to Adjust to Daylight Savings Time — Springing forward might help us shake those winter blues, but in reality, losing an hour of sleep is a drawback. Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time is especially challenging for busy students who need energy to complete their assignments, keep up with their activities, and balance their social lives. According to […]

Four Ways for Students to Adjust to Daylight Saving Time

This entry was posted in Study Skills on March 13, 2016 by Katelyn Brush