Written by: Jeremy Jones Budgeting seems to be the last responsibility on many students’ to-do lists when it comes to attending your college or university. Just remember that the Take Stock in College team is here to help guide you in using budgeting as a crucial tool in your postsecondary journey to degree attainment. And …
Written by: Da’Ishah Collie, M.S.Ed. Pause for a second and observe your surroundings. You’re experiencing the moments you spent your entire high school career working hard for and dreaming about. Some adjustments to your daily routine can be necessary whether you are entering college for the first time or beginning a new semester. You have …
A syllabus outlines the course requirements, class policies, and due dates. It also includes information on the weekly schedule, grading procedures, and compulsory reading. Your edge in class will come from carefully reading the syllabus. What Is a Syllabus in College? A course syllabus serves as a general overview and course schedule for college courses. …
By: Carrie Garcia Sometimes college can be a scary transition in your life, especially if you go away to school. It may be the first time you are on your own, the first time away from home, and maybe even the first time out of your city! It can be a lot of change at …
Many of you have begun your college careers; congratulations! You must first attend orientation, though. Are the stories that orientation is horrifying and devastating true? Absolutely not! However, I can offer suggestions on making the most of it and what to expect. Orientation may be thrilling but sometimes intimidating. Your first experience with college life …
What are the most important things for me to know about my scholarships? 1. Your home Take Stock affiliate owns the Florida Prepaid scholarship you are using. As the beneficiary/user of the scholarship, you should check in regularly with your local Take Stock affiliate. 2. Your Take Stock in Children Scholarship was purchased through the …
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Planning is essential if you want to keep your college costs down. There are thousands of scholarships and grants out there, but if you do not prepare accordingly, you might miss out. But never fear! Take Stock in College is here to help you get ahead and secure scholarship funds for your school needs with …
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Whether this is your first year in school or your last, I think we can all agree this semester was unusual. It’s not every day that your campus shuts down, your dorm closes, and all your classes are suddenly online. Couple that with the uncertainty of a global pandemic, sheltering at home, and an economic …
On May 14th, Take Stock in College hosted scholarship expert Casey Fisher on Take Stock Connect for another “Ask Me Anything” event. Fisher has been a proud supporter of the Take Stock network for nearly 18 years. Most recently, Casey finds himself serving as the Director of Scholarships and Program Data with the Take Stock in …
If thoughts about the current job market are stressing you out, take a deep breath. It is completely normal to feel the job market jitters, especially if you are on the hunt for your first post-college job. Not there yet? Even better! It is NEVER too early in your college career to start adding work …
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Maintaining College/Life Balance is harder than ever when you are cramming for exams from home. Not only do you have big finals coming up, but the physical boundary between your academic space and your personal space has collapsed! As we are all coming to learn, when you have to work from home, it is easy …
While Time Management is an essential skill for adult life, you may be finding yourself more pressed to develop these skills during the COVID-19 closures. Keeping up with your online classes, trying to complete assignments on time, and managing family responsibilities is a lot to juggle! It is understandable to feel overwhelmed or stressed. Time …
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