College Kid Life Saver: You Convert it

You Convert it is a helpful tool for any college kid that can't remember how to convert a specific measurement. Not only can you convert measurements, but you can go above and beyond and convert images, documents, or even audio. This is a very useful bookmark people!

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Learn a Foreign Language

If your looking for some help in your foreign language class or just want to learn some Spanish in your spare time this is the place to do it. Not only is it an awesome resource, but it's FREE. From Japanese to Russian, your possibilities are endless (well at least until you learn all their languages).

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Is My School Right For Me?

College Kids,

I just started at my school this fall and am not sure if it is the right place for me. I like the atmosphere, but the major I choose is not what I thought it would be. I do not know what I should do.

Lilly
18 Years Old
Newton, MA

Lilly,

Before I say anything else, I must first say what is happening to you is fairly common. Unfortunately, most people do not realize they hate their major until it is about five years too late. So that already puts you ahead of the game.

The decision on whether or not you should stay is dependent on your school. You said that you like the school atmosphere, so that is a check. On the other hand, you do not like your major. What you should do is try and figure out the general area of where you want to go. If the school you are in has nothing even close to it, you may want to consider leaving. Otherwise it would probably be safer to stay.

Remember, you still have plenty of time. If in a year from now you discover your desired major is not available, then you can always transfer (I did). Of course, you may be surprised to find that the major of your choice is waiting for you right down the hall. All in all, the fact that you said that you like the atmosphere of the school makes me think you should definitely stay, at least for the short term.

Good Luck!

The College Kids

How To Stay Organized In College

College Kids,

My classes are very demanding. Do you have any advice on how to stay organized?

Lee
19 Years Old
St. Thomas

Lee,

Staying organized in school is extremely important. It will make your classes and your life much easier. Here are some tips:

Have A Planner - This one should be a no brainier (especially because most schools give you one), but if you do not have one get one. A planner allows you to look at you whole week and see exactly what you need to do.
Make Separate Binders/Folders - Each class is unique and deserves its own separate binder/folder. I have seen many people use one notebook for all their classes. This is a really bad idea. Not only will your notes be mixed up, but so will every piece of paper you ever get.
Have A Designated School Area - Somewhere in you room you should create an area strictly for your school stuff. You should then get in the habit of putting all your books and notebooks there every day after class. This way you will never lose anything.
Have A To Do List - Preferably one on a dry erase board.
Set Timelines For Projects - If you are a procrastinator like me, you are going to want to do this.
Back Up Your Files - You should always back up you files on a flash drive or online. This can save your life, seriously.
Take Neat Notes - If you are not good at this you might want to try and rewrite some of your chicken scratch after class so when you are studying you can actually use it.
Check Your E-Mail Frequently - Many times professors will send you important information via e-mail. You do not want to miss it (especially if it is a class cancellation).

I hoped these helped!

The College Kids

College Kid Tip Of The Day: Know Your Professor

Are you going to have a tough semester and want to stay ahead of the pack?

My advice: get to know your professors. During crunch time there is no one else who can help you out more. The best way to do this is by introducing yourself to your professor. From there you should keep your relationship active and do not be afraid to ask for extra help.

This will help you in the long run because if you are in trouble and maybe need an extension or some kind of break, they are the only ones who can help you out. On the other hand, if you are the kid in the back who never says anything, your professor is going to think "who is this kid" and "why should I help them". Plus, most professors are really cool.

Cheers! It is the Weekend!

The College Kids

Picking Your Major

College Kids,

I have no idea what I want to major in. How do I decide?

Lance
19 Years Old
Mildred, FL

Lance,

Deciding on a major can be a very difficult task. The urgency of this decision will depend on your school and your year. In our experience most colleges want you to pick a major by the time you are a Junior. Our best advice is that you should explore your options by taking a variety of classes. You should take classes that spark your interest. Do not be afraid to come out of your shell a little bit. If you think you might want to take a class then try it. You never know where it will lead you.

At the end of the day, choosing a major is a personal decision that should only be made by you. Remember that you are not the only one who is unsure. Many people still do not know what they want to do after they graduate. I do not say this to scare you, in fact it should encourage you. A lot of things can happen in 4 years and you can not always predict the future. Majors are important, but they do not lock you down for life. They just put you in a direction.

Good Luck!

The College Kids

College Essays

College kids,

How many pages is your typical college essay?

Sarah
17 years old
Rhode Island




Sarah,

The amount of pages for an essay varies as you may assume. I am a history major and a usual essay for me is around 5-6 pages. However, at times I have research papers that can reach up to about 10 pages. Really varies on the topic you have just like in high school but expect usually around 5 pages, double spaced, with 12 point font.

Go Bo Sox!

The College Kids