The summer has long been associated with road trips. The time off of school and warming sun lure students off of the couch and out into the world. Summertime always sparks adventure and taking a road trip is the perfect way to satisfy this calling. Whether it be a quick trip to the beach or a cross country journey, there is no better experience than taking a trip with a few friends. The only thing that could make such a trip even better, is the perfect playlist to compliment it. Too often, when taking a long trip, the music selection is just plain awful. The radio is just not acceptable, and... 

Sophomore year can be a challenging time for a college student. Suddenly the classes are getting harder and you no longer have the excuse of “only being a freshman” when you forget to turn in homework assignments or don’t show up to class. With so much going on during the year it is important to think about some big questions before the year starts: What classes did you like the best freshman year? Are these the same things that you enjoyed in high school? Deciding your major is a big part of what happens sophomore year. Taking time over the summer to evaluate where your interests... 

In an era that tells us to keep rushing – from the time we are children – to reach the next milestone of life, it’s hard to keep our priorities straight. Mix in an overload of media, internet, competition, and pop culture, and it becomes almost impossible to hear yourself think. In order to properly prioritize your life, you need to take a step back and reassess where you are investing your time and energy. Alongside this, in my opinion, it becomes quite beneficial (necessary, in fact) to keep yourself accountable for every single decision you make. It doesn’t matter how... 

Many college students have the luxury of avoiding practical thoughts of reality while living in an academic world that promises a successful future with each passing class that leads to a college degree. College is generally fun and for the most part, easy. However, it rarely prepares you for the real world. It is no surprise that so many college students sail through their college years choosing to be blissfully oblivious to the details of real life after college. If you are part of the college graduating class of 2010, you face some unique challenges.  Here is some advice for you. Consider... 

Whether you are looking for tools that can bring a distance education class together or tools to help students and teachers in traditional classrooms working on group projects, the following collaboration tools will help with any need. From group papers to file sharing to group communication, the following tools will help bring any educational group together seamlessly to produce awesome results. Group Projects and Papers When working on group projects or research papers, these tools make collaboration a breeze. Nicenet. This tool is made just for education and includes document sharing, communication,... 

When you first got to college, social media was probably about sending party invites, posting pictures of your new friends, complaining about tests, meeting dates, and keeping in touch with family back home. Now that you’re getting ready to leave school behind, you will need to reconfigure your social media activity so that future employers and contacts respect you. Here are 50 social media etiquette rules to remember. General Keep these general tips in mind whenever you log on. Act like you would in real life: Just because you’re hiding behind a computer as you type doesn’t mean that people... 

For college students, dorm life is about more than just living. Sometimes it’s about survival. Maybe that’s a bit over-dramatic, but depending on your school , your dorm room can be anything from a spacious two-bedroom loft to a cramped and dull concrete cell. It’s hard to imagine that anyone can live in the latter, but those of us unlucky enough to experience it know it can be done. While difficult, someday you may even consider it a home away from home – but you’re going to need some help. The gadgets and appliances listed below may not be able to help you... 

Becoming a nurse is a great decision for anyone interested in the field of medicine as it can be a rewarding career, both personally and financially. If you’re thinking about enrolling in nursing school, check out our list of 100 great reasons to become a nurse. Altruism Becoming a nurse means that you can feel good about what you do. You want to make a positive contribution: You care about your fellow man, and want to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives. Do something that matters: As a nurse, your work matters to your patients and their families. You can save someone’s... 

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... 

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 —... 

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...