Category : Entertainment & Education

The Cost of Dropping Out [infographic]

Sep 29, 2011|By: Mike|7 Comments

I found this infographic while browsing through some some recent posts on Pinterest. This particular graphic was posted by a girl I went to high school with, who now happens to be a teacher (I know what you’re thinking and no, neither of us dropped out). It does a nice job summarizing the cost of … Continue reading “The Cost of Dropping Out [infographic]” »

How can you make a difference? [video]

Jul 22, 2011|By: Joseph|Leave a comment

I saw this commercial today for Unisa, which is the University of South Australia. The animation style is beautiful and the ad is very well done. The music is moving and the message is clear and concise: It’s not a relief plan. It’s not a love note. It’s not a million signatures. The most powerful … Continue reading “How can you make a difference? [video]” »

Tweet Your Way to a Scholarship

Jul 20, 2011|By: Amy-Kate|Leave a comment

Often dismissed as another social media craze or an online time-waster, Twitter is emerging as a powerful tool for students – companies and schools alike are offering scholarships worth $1,000 or more to the applicant who delivers the most informative, engaging Tweet – all at 140 characters or less! Continue reading “Tweet Your Way to a Scholarship” »

Keeping a Sense of Humor in College

Jul 19, 2011|By: Katherine|3 Comments

Remember to laugh! (and other essential tips for surviving college) Continue reading “Keeping a Sense of Humor in College” »

Can a College Education Help Save the World?

Jul 5, 2011|By: Katherine|5 Comments

Saving the world is a tough job. Surely it comes with qualifications? It seems that, for many of our movie heroines and heroes (both super- and human), a college education is one of them. Here are a few heroic actresses and actors and their collegiate qualifications: Ed Norton (The Incredible Hulk) Received his BA in … Continue reading “Can a College Education Help Save the World?” »

The F Stands for Fabulous [video]

Mar 10, 2011|By: Joseph|Leave a comment

I stumbled across a great find yesterday, created by the folks over at Juicy Fruit. It features a singing mythical creature, consoling those who have failed their most recent test. If you’re taking any college courses, hopefully you don’t know what it feels like to walk into a test unprepared. But, if you’ve bombed your … Continue reading “The F Stands for Fabulous [video]” »

Famous & Educated: U.S. Presidents

Jan 5, 2010|By: Amber|Leave a comment

What education does it take to qualify someone to be the President of the United States? Is a Bachelor’s Degree sufficient? Let’s look to our past and see where some of our leading men went to college. Ronald Reagan Our 40th President attended Eureka College where he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon … Continue reading “Famous & Educated: U.S. Presidents” »

Famous & Educated: Comedy central goes to college

Nov 30, 2009|By: Amber|Leave a comment

There are a large number of comedians that keep us rolling on TV, in movies and at the club but who of your favorite comedians actually went to college and even graduated? This might make you laugh or it might make you stop and think they really are smarter than the characters they often portray … Continue reading “Famous & Educated: Comedy central goes to college” »

Essential college gear from the past

Oct 23, 2009|By: Amber|1 Comment

I recently read an article on msn.com and it turned out to be really entertaining. They take you back through the decades to see how college gear has changed and evolved. Some of my favorite featured items are mentioned below. Most college students will tell you that fashion and function are both important when it … Continue reading “Essential college gear from the past” »

New Sitcom about Community College

Jul 10, 2009|By: Amber|1 Comment

Have you seen the preview for NBC’s new comedy “Community” coming out this fall? I saw it last night and I was laughing out loud. Joel McHale from The Soup stars as a lawyer whose license has been revoked that is returning to college. He forms a study group with other misfit students that end … Continue reading “New Sitcom about Community College” »

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