Easy ‘A’ for College Athletes?

Whether you’re an athlete or a non-athlete, we’ve all seen it (or heard about it) before: The rumor that college athletes get an easier A than everyone else. With free tutoring, permission slips to miss tons of class, and make-up tests that might not be as difficult as the real test, many students believe that college athletes have it easy when it comes to college education.

5 Lamest Mascots

If you ask me, lame mascots really get your team off on the wrong foot in the intimidation department. I hereby petition, in the interest of the sports teams that must be represented by these sorry ambassadors, that these mascots be removed and replaced by something cool. Check out these five lamest college mascots ever.

Education vs. Experience: Don’t kid yourself!

Self-made entrepreneurs thumb their noses at their school-going counterparts, insisting that the really important lessons can only be gained through real-world experience. While experience is an invaluable companion to education, however, school is still the best way to build a solid foundation for the rest of your career.

Stay Away from Dangerous Jobs

Why do people keep going into dangerous careers? Opportunities abound for people to get better, safer jobs. Higher education is more widely available than ever before. Anyone, with the right amount of determination and hard work, can get a better education and a better job.

School is Addictive!

Despite all the hardships required, my mind craves the thrill of learning, discovering, and being challenged. I enjoy talking with really smart people and talking about theories and philosophies, the kinds of conversation you won’t find in the workplace. Education has become a stimulant to me. It has become addictive.

College Finals: Saving the Worst for Last

Higher education has a way of saving the very worst for last. You get through the volley of midterms, quizzes, and papers, scathed but not beaten. Just when you’re ready to grab your diploma and enjoy the fruits of your labors, they throw one last wave of projects and finals at you.

Finding the Right College for You

Let’s say you’re in the process of choosing which university you would like to attend. which one should you choose? How do you know which one is right? While the criteria will vary, every prospective student should mull over these four.

Test-Prep Classes: Which is Best For You?

When it comes to entrance exams, the stakes are high. Test preparation courses are highly recommended. How do you know which one is the best for you? Here are a few points you may want to consider when making your choice.

5 Types of College Football Fans

College football has had a wacky season. But not as wacky as the people who show up to root their teams on to victory or bitter defeat. I’m talking about fans. In their myriad of forms, they flock to stadiums, bars, or big-screen TVs to scream, shout, curse, sing, or just politely clap. Away from football, they are business professionals, blue collar workers, artists, someone’s brother, sister, parent or grandparent. Once under the influence of the gridiron, however, they turn into a rabid mob. At their best, football fans have been known to propel their team to a win. At their worst, fans have been known to break store windows, overturn cars, and get friendly with police in riot gear.

College football just wouldn’t be the same without the fans. In the next few weeks, this unusual season will build to a hopefully exciting climax. To those who will find themselves surrounded by this endearing breed this weekend, I provide this guide to five types of college football fans…