Category: Student Life
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U.S. Campus Newspapers-A Resource for Applicants
U.S. Campus Newspapers The application season is at its last leg. The deadline for the regular decision is inching close. While December is when all the ED applicants would be eagerly waiting for their acceptance letters (fingers crossed), you will still be preparing for the January 1st deadline. Meanwhile, when researching colleges, students often miss… Read more
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How to Make Your Winter Break Productive
How to Make Your Winter Break Productive For a high school student, holidays provide you with an opportunity to work on aspects of your profile that will help you get into selective colleges. Since the winter breaks are shorter, it is important to plan these days smartly so that you can maximize the impact of… Read more
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All You Need To Know About the University of Rochester
Know more about the University of Rochester The University of Rochester is a prestigious private research university that upholds the ideals of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Located in New York, this university’s main campus, the River Campus, and the Medical Center are about two miles south of downtown Rochester. Offering over 200… Read more
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Academic Burnout: How to Recognize and Avoid it
Academic Burnout Academic Burnout is defined as a negative mental, emotional, and physical reaction to a prolonged study, resulting in a lack of motivation, frustration, exhaustion, and reduced ability in school. If this is not addressed at the right time, it has the potential to destroy a student’s emotional well-being and hamper relationships, both in… Read more
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Navigating College Discussions with Friends
One of the most challenging times for graduating high schoolers is juggling their college application and maintaining a balance in their conversation with their friends who could be potential competitors. Having spent considerable time with your classmates in the growing-up years, you are confronted with a situation—the crossroads of the application process. During college discussions,… Read more
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Embracing Cultural Differences: Guide for International Students
Traveling to the U.S. on a family holiday is vastly different from being a student in the U.S. There is the dizzying feeling of independence, coupled with nervousness and adventure. Many students are accompanied by their parents, while many students make their journey alone—into the world of higher education. Everything around you is new and… Read more
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The Enduring Value of a Humanities Education
For centuries, scholars have been threatening the downfall of the humanities. James Hankins, a professor of History at Harvard University, argues that a systemic “dehumanizing” of the humanities in favor of science education, promoted through the imperial agenda as the reason behind Britain’s colonial prowess, contributed to their marginalized position in the twentieth century. However,… Read more
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From Procrastination to Productivity: Overcome the Deadline Dread
You may have heard the famous saying, “Procrastination is the thief of time.” Are you a student who has gained the reputation of a ‘procrastinator?’ Handing over assignments at the last minute and not sleeping before the impending deadline, yet getting them done at any cost? You are not alone. The shocking truth is that… Read more
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Analysis of Acceptance Rates-Part 2-The Liberal Arts Colleges
Application rates to liberal arts colleges (LAC) like Williams, Amherst, Swarthmore, Pomona and Wellesley have surged in recent years. Popularly known as The Little Ivies, these colleges are different from larger research or technical universities for the following reasons: An emphasis on broad-based education and interdisciplinary learning; a sole focus on undergraduate education and a… Read more
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Columbia University
Diversity is undeniably a vital and transformative element in education. As a result, it enhances our personal growth as well as enriches our community and society at large. At University of Columbia, students and faculty from all walks of life will consistently find opportunities that enable them to flourish and achieve success. Columbia prides itself… Read more
