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... 

Students who end up at colleges that weren’t their top choice are often happiest. Sushma Subramanian on the upside to being rejected by the elites. When Lauren Schug, 26, from Philadelphia, was rejected by her top college choices—Brown, Columbia, and Duke—she was pretty sure her life was over. “I was extremely disappointed when I didn’t get into my first choice school,” she says, “and as I didn’t get into my second and third choice, I feared that my education and my future would be compromised.” She reluctantly began considering the colleges lower down her list, only two... 

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... 

Every college and university around the world expects its students to uphold certain standards. Honesty, refraining from causing harm to others, community, and staying within the laws of the home country all remain relatively reasonable and universal codes that give students structure while still preserving their individuality and bolstering their character. But some schools, most especially those affiliated with the evangelical Christian movement in the United States, raise a number of extremely difficult questions with their adherence to a highly restrictive code of values. While it usually... 

Let’s face it, unless your dorm or apartment comes with its own maid service, you’ll have to do some sort of cleaning while in college. The college lifestyle can lead to some very dirty living areas, so it’s important to do a little cleaning here and there. A little tidying up here and there also make your place much more hospitable and inviting for guests – whether they’re people you just met at a party that night, or your parents in town to make sure you’re still attending classes. Here are five essential tools every college student needs to help make their... 

If you are a diehard college alumni, your college campus may have the perfect place for you both in life and in death. Some colleges offer the ultimate class reunion – in cemeteries and mausoleums, a small but growing trend on college campuses. Designed to house the cremated ashes of alumni, faculty and pets, a few colleges offer higher ed for the dead. If you’re a graduate of the following institutions of learning, you may be able to score a final resting place on campus. Image: NathelieMaynor (Flickr) Kenyon College Cemetery Recorded burials at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, date... 

If you’re a college intern, the most exciting part of your day might be getting coffee for the boss or getting to run off press releases. But compared to these interns, you should consider yourself lucky that you have a stable paycheck and little to no temptation to ruin your chances of being asked back. All internships are learning experiences, however, whether you’re discovering how to apply concepts learned in class to the real world or getting busted for an affair or plagiarism. Senator Paul Stanley and McKenzie Morrison: Tennessee state Senator Paul Stanley resigned from office in 2009... 

As if business school isn’t busy enough for you, here is a recommendation for ten books you should definitely add to your reading list. The good news is that they are relatively short, and therefore easy to read. The better news is that if you look beyond the fact that these books are marketed as children’s books, they each contain important lessons that any business student would do well to remember as she makes her way through the fast-paced, power-driven world of business. Tales of perseverance, creativity, resourcefulness, and even a few cautionary tales are included in this list of children’s... 

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... 

It may be that higher education is in greater demand during economic downturns but – after years of insidious cutbacks – American public institutions are struggling to maintain their traditionally high standards. Indeed, the Great Recession seems poised to wreak lasting damage on one of the most successful models of higher education in the world. Higher Education Budgets and the Global Recession, a report published by the University of California at Berkeley’s Center for Studies in Higher Education last month, outlines the discouraging picture. The report’s author... 

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... 

Image by: N0Nick (Flickr) If you are a new student at The University of Michigan, you will fall in love with Ann Arbor. As a college town, Ann Arbor has many charming local dives and funky places to discover. The area surrounding the campus of The University of Michigan is alive with local bars favored by U-M Students. Whether you are in the mood for trivia, karaoke or a cheap beer after a week of classes, here are the most popular bars where you will find your fellow U-M classmates. Brown Jug Restaurant 1204 S. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 761-3355 This campus favorite is a versatile...