Help a young boy make the right decision! Any and all advice for a soon-to-be-undergrad trying to secure his future! [more inside]
posted by Griffinlb on Dec 16, 2009 - 42 answers

What are some life-changing things I, as an art student, can spend my summer doing? [more inside]
posted by Paulefinch on Dec 9, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me network like a professional. What are common mistakes that soon-to-be graduates make at network events? What is proper etiquette for name exchanges, gracefully making one's way into a group conversation, and how one does one make an impression without coming off too strong? Particulars after the break. [more inside]
posted by cgomez on Oct 16, 2009 - 7 answers

My college's biological sciences dept has run out of student internship/research positions. The professors have emailed me back, saying that they might have openings in the spring. But I want to do something now. What are my other options? I'm in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by Xere on Sep 28, 2009 - 10 answers

What kind of website would you, a college student, find useful? [more inside]
posted by 913 on Aug 27, 2009 - 28 answers

What are some universities which teach in French that a student from the U.S. should consider? (Especially in Quebec.) [more inside]
posted by non-kneebiter on May 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Which lender should I use for my government student loans? [more inside]
posted by amalgamator on Apr 16, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm an Environmental Policy & Planning Major (3rd year). I've been applying to internships over the past weeks for Spring and Summer positions. Great news: I've already been accepted to Greenpeace's "Organizing Term" and I have two other positions I will soon hear a yes/no on for Spring. Bad News: The Greenpeace Organizing Term program will cost me $4000. The program itself is an intensive mix of activities, virtually on a full-time basis (for 2 months of summer, out of 3), including classroom trainings, expeditions to other states (as well as another country for meeting with other international activists), media trainings, and some readings. All of it is included with the cost (including flight/transport/food for a week). What to do? (More in the extended explanation): [more inside]
posted by Risiko on Feb 14, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm in my first year of law school and also a first-time student loan borrower. I ended up having a decent amount of loan money left in my bank account at the end of the semester. Should I pay it back or hang on to it? [more inside]
posted by SuperNova on Dec 22, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I get a loan, as a student? [more inside]
posted by Marinara on Dec 4, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I disappear in the world? I'm stuck between majors in college, and want to take a 6 month to 2 year break from school. [more inside]
posted by bradly on Nov 7, 2008 - 18 answers

I have some student loan questions [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Oct 23, 2008 - 6 answers

How does one make the transition between "college student" and business professional" without being wasteful? [more inside]
posted by DonSlice on Sep 6, 2008 - 23 answers

I'm an undergrad (rising sophomore) interested in going to law school. Is it worth it to become an NALA Certified Paralegal? [more inside]
posted by Picklegnome on Jul 23, 2008 - 11 answers

I am looking for the best general student loan company. What are your experienes with specific student loan companies? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Jul 3, 2008 - 3 answers

How does one apply for financial aid at a public university as an independent party? This is to imply there will not be financial assistance from the parent/guardian; is there a way for their income to be excluded as criteria in evaluating aid eligibility? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 29, 2008 - 11 answers

How many college students are there in NYC? Any good sources/cites to back the statistic up would be great too! [more inside]
posted by pithy comment on Feb 14, 2008 - 5 answers

I used to be a model student. This semester was truly humbling. Do you have any suggestions to help me hone my study habits, regain motivation, and minimize distractions in the final three semesters before graduation? [more inside]
posted by clearly on Dec 11, 2007 - 18 answers

How can an older college student integrate with younger classmates? [more inside]
posted by Liosliath on Sep 16, 2007 - 51 answers

I have an entire year of semi-boredom ahead of me. What projects can I do in this time period, that are substantial, inexpensive, can be done on the side whilst attending college, and will help me avoid looking back and regretting a wasted youth? I've made a font, almost completed writing a book, learnt how to do the splits. What else can I do, other than churn out more fonts and books? Are there any lists of to-do things out there? [more inside]
posted by Xere on Sep 10, 2007 - 31 answers

How much notice do i give that i'm quitting my summer job? [more inside]
posted by itheearl on Jul 16, 2007 - 10 answers

Why is it so hard to get a rental in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on May 12, 2007 - 10 answers

What would be a good interview book for a graduating college student who has tried to interview, but comes up short? [more inside]
posted by debit on Mar 18, 2007 - 18 answers

I've got the opportunity to do an American Exchange next Autumn from my UK University for about 15 weeks. What are the key culture changes that I'll experience? Of course, there's [more inside]
posted by philsi on Dec 11, 2006 - 17 answers

Any useful tips for settling in to first week in college / university? Any funny anecdotes of your first week in college / university? [more inside]
posted by philsi on Sep 14, 2006 - 29 answers

I need the smart-but-not-too-smart bag to end all bags! Naturally, there's [more inside]
posted by Chorus on Sep 8, 2006 - 19 answers

Is it beneficial to join a college honors society? [more inside]
posted by vionnett on Apr 20, 2006 - 16 answers

Say you wanted to organize a protest re: Bush's warrantless wiretapping... [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Feb 13, 2006 - 10 answers

[Internship filter] Any ideas for a summer internship for a college student? Here are her stats: not a U.S. citizen, but can work in the U.S.; native speaker of Russian and Turkmen, fluent speaker of English and Turkish, moderate speaker of Spanish; business major; very personable; college sophomore. Paid internship would be best, but any place that could lead to a future job would be good.
posted by k8t on Dec 4, 2005 - 8 answers

I want to quit my job and go to school. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 26, 2005 - 14 answers

A young woman that I am helping has recently left her home country (a totalitarian regime by any account) and is going to be attending undergraduate university in the U.S. in the fall. The school has given her a full ride as her family lives in extreme poverty. After she is done with school, she'll probably want to stay in the U.S., what sort of major should she choose so that she'll have the best chance of getting a job after that will provide her with a visa? I know some will say to choose what she loves, but she needs to be strategic.
posted by k8t on Jun 24, 2005 - 22 answers