Articles & Advice by Tag - college-student

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College Students
SAGE Scholars Member Colleges Among Nations Top Study Abroad Schools

We've put together some considerations to make when comparing study abroad programs and reasons why studying abroad really maximizes your college experience.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
Best Extracurriculars for College Applications (Ranked)

Not all extracurriculars impress admissions officers equally. Here's which activities actually strengthen your application - and which ones are just resume filler.

College Admissions
Transfer Student Guide

We have put together some helpful insights to ease your transition and maximize your incoming student experience.

College Students
Mental Health Matters: Protect & Destress

This article discusses what actions college students can take to destress and protect their mental wellness.

Career Planning & Networking
Liberal Arts Courses and "Real World" Careers: Why They Matter

In this article, I hope to accomplish two goals. First, to clarify the many positives of liberal arts courses in general. Second, to break down the specific uses across various career fields of multiple subjects under the umbrella of liberal arts.

Career Planning & Networking
Study Abroad with a SAGE Scholars Partner Institution

Are you thinking about studying abroad as part of your college experience? Maybe you're excited about new cultural experiences or looking for ways to strengthen your resume. From language immersions to service-learning trips, SAGE Scholars partner institutions offer many ways to get off campus.

Career Planning & Networking
Study Strategies

One of the best things about college is that you're no longer constrained by the limits of your high school self. You have the chance to become the person you want to be, not just the person you've always been. You have the opportunity to grow and change your habits, experiment with new study strategies, and develop a new rhythm to match your new college workload.

Career Planning & Networking
5 Myths About College Classes

As an incoming college freshman, you probably have a lot of preconceived ideas about what college will be like. AP courses, college advising, television, your peers, and the internet probably have given you a good idea of what to expect on your first day of classes. Although all these sources may be a good foundation, here are some common misconceptions about college courses we have debunked.

Career Planning & Networking
10 Things You Can Do Freshman Year to Ensure Career Success

As a freshman, you want to do it all: learn new things, meet new people, and expand your horizons. Until now, your daily habits have been largely shaped by your parents and your school. Now, you have the opportunity to try something new.

College Admissions
Five Writing Myths Keeping You from Success in Freshman English Class

Writing is one of the most important professional skills you can develop in college. Unfortunately, many students have learned to dread writing. Why? Probably because they have picked up some bad ideas along the way. This article, written by an English teacher of twenty-five years, explores some common myths about writing and how these myths hold young writers back.

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