Articles & Advice Contributors - Britney Cox
Britney Cox
Britney Cox is a writer from Huntington, WV. She has two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Literary Studies and Creative Writing. She is currently working on her Masters in English, and she plans to pursue her doctorate eventually in hopes of becoming a professor (though her longtime dream is to work in the entertainment industry). Her passions include reading, writing, theatre, and listening to Taylor Swift.Articles By Britney Cox
Choosing a College Roommate
All of the exciting things are starting to happen! You have received your admissions letter in the mail. You have accepted your admissions decision and figured out your financial aid. Next up? The daunting task of deciding your living arrangements. First, you have to choose your physical living arrangements. Do you choose a dorm on campus or an off-campus apartment? We are sure you have read all about the benefits of living on campus in a dorm, and not only this, but most colleges require you to live on campus any where from one to two years. There is another issue at hand: how do you pick a roommate?
College Application Fees
A guide to understanding and reducing the costs of applying to college.
College School Supplies
This article will help you shop for the things you need that last throughout your college experience.
Creating Boundaries in College
Setting boundaries can be extremely difficult, especially if you are a people pleaser. This article will show you some scenarios and how you can navigate these scenarios to make you a better student and friend.
Dorm Room Essentials
This article will attempt to help reduce the number of items you bring to college, highlighting only the essentials for your dorm room and your college experience.
Effective Study Habits While in College
While navigating the college experience, one of the more difficult challenges is understanding your study habits and how you learn. It can be easy to assume that your study habits will remain the same as in high school. However, college presents with different challenges that might throw you off about what you understand as studying. The key to effective studying is finding out how you learn and how you can make your learning process a reality. This can be a trial-and-error process as there is no way to know how you study best automatically. There are often several factors when it comes to how you learn: comfort, environment, noise levels, music, and time management.
Explaining Your Options for Graduate School
This article will explain the different types of graduate school programs, what they mean, and what type of education you may need to receive acceptance.
How to Ask for a Deadline Extension and Actually Get One
Most students never ask for extensions because they don't know how. Here's the right way to request one, what to say, and when professors are likely to say yes.
How to Cope with the Unexpected in College
This article will attempt to give you the resources and advice to continue your education as someone who has been in this situation.
Making Your Own Schedule
This article helps you build your college schedule for your second semester and get you ready for beyond your second semester.