Many California college students just graduated and are now in the pursuit of a job that utilizes the degree they worked so hard to earn. Spending time to earn an associates, bachelors, or masters degree is all for the payoff of a better job that you enjoy. Ideally you want something close to a dream job, but if you do not hustle to land that job, then someone might beat you to it. The current job market is improving, but still very competitive as many qualified job candidates fight it out to land each job. (more…)
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Tuesday, June 15th, 20106 Ideas to Succeed in a College in California
Monday, June 14th, 2010Succeeding in college is a big commitment, as it will take many years for you to complete your degree, depending on if you are working towards an associates, bachelors, or masters degree. Focusing on the end goal of graduation is very important, but there are many things you can do along the way which will help you succeed. There are many facets of college and the classes you will take, all of which must be given proper attention throughout your years in school. While there are a number of ways to succeed in college, the best approach is to find a combination of techniques which work best for you. Below you will find a handful of ideas to help you succeed in college in California. (more…)
5 Tips to Stay Healthy While in College in California
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Staying healthy in college can be tough, as life is busy and many students end up eating any fast food they can get their hands on. In addition to eating poorly, many college students just do not focus on being healthy as they have so many other competing priorities occupying their schedule, for which they’re not accustomed. College in California can mean a lot of sitting, as you sit in class and sit to study, which takes up a lot of your time. Therefore it is easier for people to get out of shape, as they do not get much movement and exercise. There are so many unhealthy things to do in college in California that it is good to know the healthy things to do. Below is a list of 5 tips to help you stay healthy while attending a California college. (more…)
5 Study Tips For a California College Student
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Life as a California college student can be hectic, as you have to attend a lot of classes, study, spend time with friends, and possibly work a job. Therefore you have to be efficient with your time and make sure you devote enough attention to school work so you can graduate. Studying in college is much different than high school as the classes and tests are more intense, so students need to produce more effort to learn all of the new information. Overall you still want to have a good balance, so that you have time to enjoy college life while getting good grades. Below are some helpful study tips that should allow you to be more effective. (more…)
California College Students Competing for Summer Internships
Friday, March 26th, 2010Summer 2010 is quickly approaching, and California college students are hunting for a great internship to help them further their education. Internships are a great way to get experience in an industry in which you have an interest, it is also a great way to network and make connections to help you in your job search after you graduate. The economic recession is a good and bad thing for college students in California, as there are more companies looking for interns, but it is also a very competitive market for any job, even an internship. (more…)
9 Ways to Save Money While in College
Monday, December 14th, 2009College can be hard to pay for in these tough economic times. Because of this, the California College News Team got together and created this list of 9 ways to save money while in college:
1. Buy Your Textbooks Online
Textbooks can be very expensive and the cost adds up when you have to buy them multiple times each school year. Buying textbooks from your local college bookstore will almost always cost you more than buying your textbooks online. The great thing about shopping for them online is that you can browse the costs at a variety of online sites to make sure you get the best deal.
2. Borrow Movies From Your Local Public Library
Going out to the movies is not cheap, neither are cable television or Netflix. Luckily many public libraries offer a great selection of DVD’s you can borrow. The selection may not be the newest movies, but you still get entertainment for free. (more…)
