Did my post title ring any bells in your mind? You must have read about & encountered Archie comic fame bespectacled Dilton (who is always into books & experimenting new stuff) type characters in your real life. Have you ever given a thought how is it like to be a GEEK . The life of a geek is never easy. As a geek, we have to put up with many issues that are not faced normal individuals. Sometimes I just …

Most students are not able to afford the heavy tuition costs due to low income and other financial factors. This can put students and parents into desperate situations thus making the wrong choices. For some, the lack of knowledge and desperation can lead to misjudgments when applying for a student loan. Although looking for student loans can be time consuming and difficult task, it still requires that you enter into it with a certain amount of caution. To make this …

In these tough times, figuring out how to pay for college can be a challenge. A lot of today’s students are finding it tough. Things are not the way they used to be. There are some things that will help you get started. If you are a freshman in college or are in grad school there are a variety of ways to pay for your college, student loan, scholarships, grants to mention a few. Not every budget is the same …

Angry over increasing tuition and budget cuts, dozens of nationwide campuses were hit with marches, strikes, teach-ins and walkouts in what was being billed as the March 4th National Day of Action for Public Education. Parents, students, staff members and teachers joined together in rallies and marches across college campuses, government buildings and public parks on Thursday, March 4, 2010. It has been reported in certain areas, demonstrators became violent, smashing car windows, throwing ice chunks and punches which lead …

Many students utilize their summers to gain valuable working experience that can help the in their professional development. This working experience is attained through various internship programs that are offered by organizations as a part of their contribution to the general educational development. As a result, students can implement many of the concepts learnt during their studies or see industrial applications of theoretical concepts. Not all College Student Summer Internships will offer salaries; however, the better ones usually do such …

Millions of students apply for student loans each year. They take these loans in the form of Stafford, Perkins, Plus and alternative student loans. The fact that a student must rely on a student loan to complete his or her education exposes the fact that there are some underlying financial difficulties that lead to the loan application in the first place. As a result, the possibility also exist that these students will also face financial difficulties after graduating if they …

Many individuals draw their conclusion of student life from watching college movies such as the nerds and other college comedies. Unlike in these movies that depict college life as one of endless dorm parties, clubbing and just constantly having fun, in the real world student face many difficulties as they try to navigate through the rough waters of college education. For students who are experiencing financial difficulties, this is an even more difficult task as they must balance the pressure …

Finding the money for college has long been a main obstacle for many students aspiring to gain a college degree. Students have had to use many innovative ways of sourcing financing by tapping into both governmental and non-governmental organization. Some of these methods include: Student Loans:Many students have to take the option of applying for student loans to fund a part of their tuition. Though these loans may not meet every need, they go a far way in relieving the …