If you are the type of student who likes to go against the herd, you may be looking for a more creative or original destination for Spring Break. Why spend your valuable time off in the same location as a bunch of Spring Break amateurs who are under 21? Those types of parties can easily be found on campus when the new semester starts. If you are looking to leave the popular Spring Break destinations such as Ft. Lauderdale and Cancun to the kids, here are some more original options for Spring Break in 2010. Image: Alaskan Dude (Flickr) Freighter Cruises If you want to save money on a cruise and... 

How will moviegoers remember 2009?  Some may recollect it as the year of the indie romance comedy movies taking center stage with such hits as (500) Days of Summer.  Others may notice the huge dent that the science-fiction genre has made on the industry this year with money-rakers ranging from Avatar to Star Trek to even lesser-known original properties as the smartly marketed District 9 also getting a nice chunk of the audience.  Perhaps a couple viewers may view it as the return to the golden years of 3D with numerous films, whether necessary or not, receiving the special treatment. In any... 

If you are currently an undergraduate, chances are you have at least vaguely thought about the idea of going to graduate school in the future. You’ve heard stories about the big salary gains or higher level positions behind doors that an MBA can open for you. On average, people with graduate-level or higher degrees earn at least $400,000 more in their lifetime than those who do not**. As a graduated student with plentiful experience in the job market, I would like to sort through all this cluttered information and lay out why an MBA is an excellent idea, when it is more appropriate and beneficial,... 

If you have a laptop that has a wireless Internet card, which is most computers these days, then you should keep in mind the following security precautions whenever you bust out your laptop on a public wireless connection. This is especially true for college students who use their laptops at the local coffee shop or on campus, or who have the bad habit of stealing their neighbor’s router signal. 1. Activate your computer’s firewall - Another great reason to use Windows, in case you weren’t aware that Macs suck. Macs ship with their internal firewall turned OFF, so whatever computer... 

Whether you’re out of a job, a college student just starting out in the real world, or an old pro looking to make the switch to a new field, finding a great job opening in an economy where unemployment is skyrocketing is a tough task indeed. While finding a job may not always be easy, you can help pave the way to success by using some of the great tools and forums the web offers for those on the hunt for employment. Here you’ll find a list of 100 sites that let you connect with employers, others in your field and potential clients to help get your job search off the ground and your career back... 

ABC’s “Cougar Town” is a new show starring Courtney Cox, who plays a recently divorced woman who re-enters the dating scene that’s filled with younger men. The show takes place near Sarasota, Fla., and the title sequence opens with a sign that reads “Welcome to Cougar Town,” referring to a place where attractive, single older women date younger men. While the name of this television town is completely fictional, there are real towns where cougars live. In case you were wondering, here is a list of the top five cougar towns in the United States. 1. Austin, Texas About Austin: As a college... 

If only network TV would lead with this news: according to a University of Minnesota study, “hooking up” — casual sex with more than one partner — is NOT in itself damaging to one’s psychological health. Just like the “free love” generation before us, millennials figured this out long before the men in white coats arrived. For some, hooking up is a way to explore their sexuality without a relationship commitment. For others it’s a form of dating — a good relationship requires a good sexual relationship, so why not cut to the chase? But —... 

It doesn’t matter if you’re a veteran teacher or a newbie just now taking college courses — finding new ways to get students engaged in the classroom is always a great thing. One way many teachers are reaching out is with the multitude of material found on the web, allowing them to turn everyday lessons into a multimedia experience. You can find a great amount of helpful material on these sites, including videos to augment your lessons, lectures to inspire students, documentaries to show them how things work, and loads of additional videos to help you become a better, smarter teacher. Educational... 

For undergrads and MBA students alike, knowing how to use the latest technology to the greatest advantage is becoming par for the course in the business world. That’s why it’s more important than ever to start learning how to use the web for marketing, networking, and even your studies before you ever graduate. These web tools will help you augment your business career, do better in your courses and even start your own business while you’re still in college–helping you stay on top and in the loop. Organization Keep your studies, ideas and research in ship-shape with these helpful online... 

It is easier to climb the social ladder and earn more than one’s parents in the Nordic countries, Australia and Canada than in France, Italy, Britain and the United States, according to a new OECD study. But weak social mobility can signal a lack of equal opportunities, constrain productivity and curb economic growth, says a report on the study. “A Family Affair: Intergenerational social mobility across OECD countries” says climbing the social ladder depends on a range of factors such as individual ability, family and social environments, networks and attitudes. But public action... 

Figuring out what career path you should follow can be a tricky task, and one often riddled with missteps and failed attempts. No matter what you’re pursuing your college degree in, you can find out what kind of careers are best suited to your personality through these helpful online tests. While they’re not foolproof, they can give you an idea about where your interests can take you and what skills you have that will serve you well on the job. Personality These tests take a look at your personality to see what you’re really like and what kind of work you’d be best at doing. Myers-Briggs:... 

While there is no doubt that women have come a long way from the discrimination and struggles they faced in the previous century when it came to getting an education and finding a job, the sad reality is that when you look at the hard facts, there is still a fair amount of inequality when it comes to women’s role in the working world. Whether you’re a working woman yourself or just want to help support the rights of women, these facts are a surefire wake-up call that women still don’t always get a fair shake when it comes to getting paid, attaining promotions, or entering certain... 

“And we fight today because terrorists want to attack our country and kill our citizens, and Iraq is where they are making their stand. So we’ll fight them there, we’ll fight them across the world, and we will stay in the fight until the fight is won.” (Applause.) — President George W. Bush Despite plenty of muscular rhetoric, President Bush’s strategy in the War on Terrorism demonstrates a dangerous ignorance of the unique military, tactical, and political aspects of the terrorist threat, and breeds a dangerous and chaotic foreign policy which has only served... 

I am positive everyone of us have received that look from the opposite sex, or on the contrary, been looked right over. The tough part is to decide whether they are just playing hard-to-get, or if they just aren’t interested in you. The first thing you should make sure is that you actually like the person, not just really want to be pleasured to the full extent of your fantasy with them. If they don’t laugh and your poor attempts at jokes, it is most likely a waste of jokes that could go a lot further with someone else. Possibly even landing you in the sack with a person who’s... 

Why does it feel like there isn’t enough time in the day to complete everything? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, time seems to elude you? Mastering time management can be a difficult task for some people, especially when balancing school, work and fun. College is a great time to learn these skills because of the wide variety of activities and events that college life provides. By following these 4 steps, you will be able make time work with you, not against you. How many hours per week do you have as “free time”? Well, let’s break it down. There are 24 hours per day x 7 days...