I’d like to think that I’m a pretty fair judge when it comes to reviewing video games. It takes a concerted  effort over a number of years to even make a decent video game, so I’m willing to give new games from young developers a little slack. Just learn from your mistakes, that’s all I really ask. Don’t, for instance, be like Bethesda Softworks. I’m willing to excuse the sh*ttiness of Arena and Daggerfall only because Bethesda had only been making RPG’s for a couple of years; they needed some time to figure stuff out. And they did; Morrowind was an epic... 

Art is not something that can be learned through experience, but it is a talent innate to select individuals. However, an artist cannot  be a great artist overnight – a great artist learns from the best of the best – and the place that houses the best teachers in America are the best art schools in the country. In no particular order, listed below are the ten most popular undergraduate art schools in America defined by their outstanding curriculum and educational programs. 1. Academy of Art University – San Francisco, California The Academy of Art University has been renowned to offer... 

Student debt is considered to be an alarming concern in the US economy as it is paving the path for another economic disaster since the great depression. The austerity of the student loan debt has been a major concern as the post graduate students are finding it difficult to pay back. The students are crushed under the burden of loan that they took out 10 or 20 years ago. The student loan debt leaves a long term effect in their life. The impact of the student loan debt can have a dramatic effect on the mind of the young generation. Presently, the total outstanding balance on student loan has exceeded... 

Busting out of college and working the entry level job market is not exactly an inviting chore at the moment. The job market has been sucked through a strainer and what’s left requires some creative effort to put to use. If you’re one of the fortunate few that knows what sort of career you wish to launch then you probably have structured your academic track with a great deal of forethought. Those of us that pick a major based on something besides a career goal are going to be challenged by an amorphous job market that’s way too small to accommodate each year’s graduating cl*ss. I graduated... 

Whether you’re a social butterfly or a shy introvert, the first day of cl*sses comes with a load of anxiety. Maybe you don’t know anyone in cl*ss. Or you doubt your ability to keep up with cl*ss material. Or your professor is legendary… for failing his students. There are many reasons why the first day of cl*sses is both exciting and distressing. So here are 7 things you can do to make the day go smooth. 1. Wear comfortable clothes. Yes, it’s important to look nice, but an elaborate outfit not only takes extra time in the morning (will you be sleep deprived or late to cl*ss?)... 

Staying in shape is crucial for college students who want to perform at their peak physically and mentally. Yet finding time to get the right amount of exercise can be tough, to say the least. Having a few good apps on your iPhone or Android device can allow you maintain a healthy lifestyle on the go. Here are a few of the top fitness apps for health-conscious college students. 1. Beer Gut Fitness Odds are your college experience will include a drink or two from time to time. The $0.99 Beer Gut Fitness app for Android will let you track the calories of your drinks, and not just beer either.  Even... 

You may have heard about the recent string of controversies surrounding for-profit colleges and universities.  (see reference article at bottom) In the past year and a half numerous reports and statistics have revealed that for-profit colleges are furthering student debt at a m*ssive rate, yet failing to produce quality graduates at the same time. If you’ve been hoping to submit an application at a for-profit college, or even if you know someone who has stated their interest in applying at a for-profit college in the near future, here are four factors to keep in mind: 1. They target minority... 

From the chalkboard to the white board to the laptop computer, the college experience has evolved dramatically over the last decade. Armed with an ever expanding array of technological tools, students are learning faster and more effectively than ever before. Ironically, a natural result of this increased ability to *ssimilate information is greater cl*ssroom expectations and workloads. Fortunately, with the advent of cloud computing, tech savvy students can gain a greater academic advantage. Here are 5 ways students can utilize cloud computing to achieve greater success in college. 1. File sharing... 

A melted Snickers bar is often so good that you have to lick the wrapper to savor every last bit. Likewise, savor and squeeze every last bit of benefit from your internship before time runs out! An internship is usually for a limited period of time; whether it be a summer, a semester, or for a year. Before completing an internship and moving on to better and brighter things. There are five things that must be done before you leave. 1. Identify a mentor and receive feedback - This is the most important part of an internship, hands down. We’ve all admired certain qualities in others; and wished... 

The Amazon Kindle has been a hit for pleasure readers. Although Amazon has worked hard to target students in pilot programs and textbook publisher agreements, its flagship E-reader has failed to gain acceptance on college campuses. A number of problems make the Kindle a poor match for college students. 1. No Student Pricing for Subscriptions One benefit of forking over thousands of dollars in tuition and fees for a college education is student pricing for newspapers, journals and magazines. The Wall Street Journal allows students to subscribe at significant fraction of the regular price, for example.... 

Right now, an epidemic is sweeping across college campuses striking fear into hearts of students everywhere.  No, it isn’t a resurgence of swine flu or another nasty case of gonorrhea.  The epidemic is one of hysteria and anxiety by students seeking a lofty internship at a respectable corporation. Indeed, this epidemic is so bad that some students think they will literally die if they don’t land a once-in-a-lifetime, career-building internship. It’s time for everyone to take a deep breath and relax.  Sure, internships can be a great way to pad your resume and learn how a corporate... 

The typical college experience often comes to an end abruptly and unpredictably. As with most “group” situations that suddenly p*ss the finish line, people begin to compete with each other, and attempt to show-off just how much better or faster their life or career is progressing than that of their peers. When everyone is racing to get hired, or get married, or get something at all, holding on to valuable friendships is near impossible for all but the strongest of relationships. Here are some of the best, and most rewarding ways to develop new friendships after college. 1. Keep studying/learning...