Six Life Tips To Guarantee Survival In College

Heading off to college is filled with excitement and fear. Without knowing what life will really be like out on your own, what your living situation will be like, or if you are headed in on the right career and degree path, you may be anxious and unsure of what to expect. But for many, […]

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Paying for a Semester Abroad

Every college student knows that working while receiving an education is not a simple task. Time management is of the essence, and money can become scarce. So why even think about something so far out of reach such as studying abroad? Because it is a once in a lifetime opportunity and it may not be […]

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Do Not Drink and Text: 4 Easy Ways to Prevent Embarrassment with the Ex

You have all the control in the world during the day. But as soon as the sun sets and down a few “adult” beverages, your fingers turn into your worst enemy. Alas you end up texting the very same person you swore you’d never contact again—your ex. While reading the misspelled words can cause a […]

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Why you shouldn’t worry about your liberal arts degree

You wanted to be a liberal arts major for any number of completely valid reasons. You followed your passions, just as everyone told you to do when you entered college. Whether your interest was British poetry, art history, U.S. foreign policy, or the sociology of village life in the southern Philippines, you pursued it with […]

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Tips for Cleaning Out Your Computer (and Making It Faster) [Windows]

[Full disclosure: College Being was given a review copy of System Mechanic.] Just by using them, computers will be bogged down and slow. Installing new programs or download something new off the Internet, is like eating a big unhealthy double cheeseburger: It will satisfy you but, after so many, your arteries are going to get […]

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