Yearly Archives: 2017

Fun and Weird College Traditions — I can’t think of a college that doesn’t have a rich history. Even the newest colleges have stories to tell. College traditions are one way that those stories are passed on, and they become fun ways for students, faculty, and alumni to cultivate a sense of community and school spirit. […]

10 Fun and/or Weird College Traditions around the Country

This entry was posted in Recreation on April 8, 2017 by Gwen Elise

Have an educational summer vacation by visiting national parks. — Education doesn’t always come from a classroom. In fact, a lot of education comes from outside the classroom. You can learn about interpersonal relationships by reading a great novel, about history by visiting a museum, and job skills by actually trying to do a particular job. While math and biology […]

10 Ways to Make Your Summer Vacation Educational

This entry was posted in Extracurricular on April 5, 2017 by Megan Clendenon

A person counts the money in their wallet, wondering about ways to make money at school. — With tuition costs on the rise, it’s no surprise that many college students call themselves broke. Sure, there are ways to hold down jobs in college—work-study is an option, and an off-campus job is another—but sometimes you’re looking to earn fast cash on the side. That’s when it’s time to […]

Earn Fast Cash in College with a Side Hustle

This entry was posted in Extracurricular on April 2, 2017 by Gwen Elise

A student is cheating at school by knowing the test answers ahead of time. — Cheating can take many forms, from copying a friend’s homework to peeking at your neighbor’s answers while you’re taking a quiz to stealing the answers to the final exam from your teacher’s desk. You may let someone else copy your homework when they’re in a hurry (in which case you’re […]

What Happens When You Cheat or Plagiarize: A Guide for High Schoolers

This entry was posted in Study Skills on March 30, 2017 by Megan Clendenon

A woman reads a book while balancing a book on her head; balancing school and work-study is a delicate act. — When you enter the workforce after graduation, you’ll surely hear the phrase “work-life balance.” A job with a good work-life balance lets you live a life outside of the office. That balancing act is trickier for students who plan to work and add school into the mix. How do you […]

How to Balance School and Work-Study without Losing It

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on March 27, 2017 by Gwen Elise

Understand the myths about online colleges and learn the facts. — While online colleges only began popping up in the 80s and 90s, they have redefined higher education for many students. In fact, in 2012, 11% of U.S. undergraduates and 22% of U.S. graduate students were enrolled in online colleges. If you need further proof that they’re here to stay, turn […]

Four Myths about Online Colleges Debunked

This entry was posted in Preparation on March 24, 2017 by Gwen Elise

Books to Read on the Beach — We’ve written more than once about the benefits of reading: you’ll expand your vocabulary, you’ll become a better conversationalist, your concentration will improve, and you’ll relax. While there’s definitely something to be said about getting your tan on in Florida over spring break or summer vacation, lying on the beach […]

Books to Consume During Spring Break and Summer Vacation

This entry was posted in Recreation on March 21, 2017 by Student Caffe Staff

A granddaughter becomes one in a line of legacy students. — If you’ve binge-watched Gilmore Girls like I have, you’ll know that for most of her life, Rory Gilmore wanted to go to Harvard. Her grandfather was opposed—he was a Yale man—and he did his best to convince Rory to follow his lead. When she began to show interest in Yale, […]

Legacy Applicants and Legacy Students: An FAQ

This entry was posted in Admissions on March 18, 2017 by Gwen Elise

The spring trimester is about to begin for students on the trimester system. — Most colleges operate on a semester system, meaning that the school year is divided into two halves, one running from August to December and the other from January to May. A short winter break and a longer summer break separate the two semesters. Large universities and community colleges may offer […]

What the Trimester System Is Really Like

This entry was posted in Preparation on March 15, 2017 by Megan Clendenon

Spring break safety tips — High school and college spring break trips provide a necessary respite from the stress of college admissions, midterms, standardized test prep, and homework. It’s important to let go, but not to forgo safety practices. Make sure the memories you make are ones that you look back on fondly and not […]

10 Spring Break Safety Tips

This entry was posted in Travel on March 12, 2017 by Megan Reynolds

Mejorar tu inglés — Durante mis siete años como profesor de inglés, he visto muchos alumnos en apuros porque han ganado una beca para estudiar en los Estados Unidos, teniendo limitaciones con el idioma. Es común. Seas un estudiante preparándote para el examen TOEFL o el examen IELTS, un padre tratando de entender los […]

Seis consejos para mejorar tu inglés lo más rápido posible

This entry was posted in Study Skills on March 9, 2017 by Mauro Schimf

How to Decide between Two Colleges — Trying to decide between two (or more) colleges is a good problem to have. It means you have options, and you probably have a couple of good ones. If you’re excited by more than one of the possibilities within your reach, if you have to decide between two colleges, making […]

How to Decide between Two Colleges

This entry was posted in Admissions on March 6, 2017 by Gwen Elise