Finals are over so now’s the time to enjoy the night life of your campus.
Here are the top ten college towns according to CampusCorner.com
Columbus, OH. This unassuming college town is home to the revelers of The Ohio State University, which enjoys its ranking among the nation’s top schools. The university’s football stadium holds over 100,000, making game time a true event.
Tempe, AZ. When the average February temperature is 72 degrees, why not celebrate? Arizona State students can be found partying on Mill Street while other college towns are suffering during those lean winter months.
Norman, OK. A thriving Greek population is a feature of The University of Oklahoma. Athletics are important in this college town, and the OU Sooners cheer on their football team at the Big Red Rally.
New York, NY. It seems like a no-brainer to include this metropolis on the list. Nightlife in New York powers through until the bars close at 4 a.m. Students attending one of the city’s many colleges and universities can spend their entire academic careers exploring new hotspots.
State College, PA. In a city named after the college, you know student life is going to be a top priority. State College is no exception, as the students of Penn State University dominate the nightlife. Students can even unwind on weeknights at Otto’s Pub & Brewery.
Austin, TX. This live music capital draws students and non-students alike, though the centrally located University of Texas campus is a hub of nighttime activity. On nights when the Longhorns win, Sixth Street is a popular destination.
Gainesville, FL. Students looking to take a break from their studies can enjoy day trips to Daytona Beach or stick around town, where the 2 a.m. bar closing time and warm average temperatures keep the party going all night.
Los Angeles, CA. Another big city with lots to offer, students at USC, UCLA, CSULA, and other acronym-boasting local schools are always ready for a night on the town in this entertainment capital.
Tuscaloosa, AL. Fraternities and sororities have a strong presence at the University of Alabama: nearly a fifth of the campus has pledged. Alabama students cheer on their Crimson Tide football team at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Honolulu, HI. Where do you go for spring break when you already live in paradise? Students of Honolulu’s public and private schools ask themselves this difficult question every year.
Khadijah Williams grew up with her mother and younger sister, moving in and out of homeless shelters in the Los Angeles area for most of her childhood. She attended 12 schools in 12 years, but somehow managed to show that she was a gifted student. She worked through typical problems that people on the street have to deal with – pimps, prostitutes and drug dealers – and used that experience to learn how to keep good habits and find mentors. After her mother and sister disappeared from the homeless shelter one night, Khadijah went to stay with the Londons for the rest of her 12th grade year. They pushed her to apply to Harvard, and finally she was accepted. Read more…
With people being fired left and right due to the economy, more and more people are beginning to take advantage of their new-found free time. They accept the fact they may not find work right away after their dismissal. And this time in between jobs is now being called “Funemployment.” Granted, the people who are most able to indulge in this practice have some savings in the bank. But funemployment basically involves sleeping in, reading, and doing whatever you want.
The practice of funemployment has helped to give the generation of newly-unemployed twenty- and thirtysomethings a better outlook on things, and has even helped paint an upbeat picture. Instead of this generation being a lost one, these young people are now being given the opportunity to reconsider the profession they entered to see if it’s what they actually want to do. Read more…
With American tuition fees of roughly US$25,000, and many families strapped for cash, some American students are now taking their higher learning north of the border. Many Canadian universities are of an Ivy League caliber; however the total cost of attending the schools is markedly less. For international students, one year of tuition at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia is CDN$14,060, versus Boston University’s CDN$44,975. Not to mention housing expenses, etc. About 9,000 American students studied in Canadian Universities this year, versus roughly 2,300 12 years ago.
Students face the decision after graduation, however, about whether to move back to the U.S. or to stay in Canada. Read more…
On student has done what we’ve all, at some point, wished we could do – he broke into his school’s computer system and, yes, changed his grades (and his attendance record – ballsy!).
The 18-year-old student found out the passwords of two of his teachers to gain access to the school’s system. He is on one year probation, and has the option of spending 20 days in jail or doing 160 hours of community service. So, to all of you thinking of doing the same: you might want to reconsider. Read more…
Since 1 March, at least nine American universities have received anonymous donations totaling over $45 million. The catch is: the school had to promise not to try to find out the benefactor’s identity. It is not clear whether the source is an individual, a group with similar interest or an organization. Some of the schools even went so far as to contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Homeland Security to verify that the money was not ill-gotten.
The unknown supporter also stipulated that the majority of the money should go to student scholarships, while the rest can fund research, equipment and operating expenses. Read more…
Just when you thought student debt couldn’t get any worse, it does. More students today are paying their college fees on credit, and therefore carrying higher balances, a study has found. This study also shows that students are using their credit cards as opposed to seeking financial aid such as private loans and grants. Some students worry that their college debt will prevent them from buying homes in the future. Read more…
If that headline made no sense to you, here’s the gist: Researchers have found that the most stressful time of the week comes not on dreaded Monday, but Tuesday morning at 11:45. Mondays are usually spent catching up on gossip and getting one’s brain in gear, so Tuesday is the start of the stress, the research has found. Workloads and stress levels are usually highest on Tuesday. Read more…
Birmingham City University will offer a one year-course that will consider social networking sites as communications and marketing tools.
Jon Hickman, the course convener, said he had received a good response from potential students and described what the course would entail.
“During the course we will consider what people can do on Facebook and Twitter, and how they can be used for communication and marketing purposes.
“There has been significant interest in the course already, and it will definitely appeal to students looking to go into professions including journalism and PR.”
Read more.
That’s a picture of Neil Berrett, holding the cake he presented his boss. You probably can’t read it, but it’s his letter of resignation. It says:
“Dear Mr. Bowers - During the past three years, my tenure at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard has been nothing short of pure excitement, joy and whim. “However, I have decided to spend more time with my family and attend to health issues that have recently arisen. I am proud to have been part of such an outstanding team and I wish this organization only the finest in future endeavors.
“Please accept this cake as notification that I am leaving my position with NWT on March 27. Sincerely, W. Neil Berrett”.
Berrett posted the pic on Flickr, and got tons of support. And Mr. Bowers should even expect another cake soon - a commenter on the photo-sharing website claims he or she will be sending his or her CV via icing soon. Read more…
