http://factoidz.com/experts-in/college/ college articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/why-most-college-graduates-end-up-working-in-a-different-field-than-their-major/ http://factoidz.com/why-most-college-graduates-end-up-working-in-a-different-field-than-their-major/ A sobering statistic:  Within ten years, seventy percent of college graduates will not be working in a field related to their major. What are the causes? Some graduates, certainly, have little idea as to what they want to do and change fields, and to a great degree, this is not their fault. Some... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/ode-to-the-bachelor-of-arts-degree-humorous/ http://factoidz.com/ode-to-the-bachelor-of-arts-degree-humorous/ To all of you focused, diligent, and determined scholars about to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, Communications, Speech, Journalism, or any interrelated course of academic study, fi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-14.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-huge-white-board-for-under-20/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-huge-white-board-for-under-20/ Large wall size white boards can cost up to $500. Here is how to you can build your own dry-erase white board for less than $20. Save paper and visualize your ideas on a giant wall size white board. This is great for students to do homework, practice problems, outlines, and other visuailizations. Id... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-huge-white-board-for-under-20.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-college-campus-storage-this-summer/ http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-college-campus-storage-this-summer/ It's almost that time of the year again. Students at colleges and universities across the country are clamoring to leave the books behind. But they can't leave all their belongings on campus; they need some sort of college campus storage while they are away. For others, the summer may mean a trip ab... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/where-to-find-college-campus-storage-this-summer.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-skills-and-education-do-you-need-to-become-a-professional-writer/ http://factoidz.com/what-skills-and-education-do-you-need-to-become-a-professional-writer/ Writing is, without a doubt, one of the most popular pastimes in this country.  This nation was born to write and has produced some of the world's greatest and most talented and influential authors in history.  While many write in their spare time as a hobby, though, it is possible to make a livin... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-skills-and-education-do-you-need-to-become-a-professional-writer.jpg http://factoidz.com/sorority-rush-the-dirty-secrets/ http://factoidz.com/sorority-rush-the-dirty-secrets/ I want to talk today about how competitive sorority recruitment can be. While PNMs may see girls being catty, gossipy or rude on the outside, unfortunately it's not all sisterhood and sweetness on the inside of houses either. I have been through one recruitment on the rushee/PNM side. You might say ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sorority-rush-the-dirty-secrets.jpg http://factoidz.com/sorority-recruitment-how-your-week-will-go/ http://factoidz.com/sorority-recruitment-how-your-week-will-go/ So maybe you have decided to sign up for recruitment, or maybe you are just curious as to how rush week works. Well here is the inside scoop from a genuine sorority veteran. If you do sign up for recruitment, you will eventually be assigned to a group of girls and two recruitment counselors. As I've... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sorority-recruitment-how-your-week-will-go.jpg http://factoidz.com/sorority-rush-terminology/ http://factoidz.com/sorority-rush-terminology/ These are some basic Rush terms that you will want to know. Your Recruitment Counselors may use them or a sorority sister may say them. There are some words that are absolutely not to be said during recruitment. The worst ones are the three B's: boys, booze or bars. Or sometimes called boys, booze o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sorority-rush-terminology.jpg http://factoidz.com/sorority-lingo-how-to-speak-sorority/ http://factoidz.com/sorority-lingo-how-to-speak-sorority/ If you are thinking of joining a sorority, you may want to brush up on the sorority lingo. While every campus is different, and also every house on campus is different, these terms are from my experience and will probably translate to your school's greek life also. These term's definitions may vary,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sorority-lingo-how-to-speak-sorority.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-you-should-join-a-sorority/ http://factoidz.com/why-you-should-join-a-sorority/ Hello Readers! My name is Suzy Sorority and this is my first factoid! I am a senior and ever since my freshman year I have been in a sorority. I went through recruitment, or "rushed" (we no longer call it "rush" or "rush week" or "rushing" so it is not confused with hazing), my freshman year. I was ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-you-should-join-a-sorority.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-you-need-a-college-degree-to-pursure-a-career-as-a-writer/ http://factoidz.com/do-you-need-a-college-degree-to-pursure-a-career-as-a-writer/ In regards to question as to a need to attend college to become a writer, I would say that it is a definite help to attend.  You will gain insight, meet others that have similar interests and ideas that can help you decide for yourself what area of writing you would like to pursue. There can also b... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-you-need-a-college-degree-to-pursure-a-career-as-a-writer.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholarship-vol-v-promoting-your-child/ http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholarship-vol-v-promoting-your-child/ Your child has followed the steps as outlined in volumes 1-4. Not only is he or she a future collegiate superstar but also a brainiac with a 3.6 g.p.a. Your child has just completed his junior year and it was his best year yet. At the top of his game, he's been honored with... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholarship-vol-v-promoting-your-child.jpg http://factoidz.com/3-ways-to-eat-heathly-and-for-cheap-in-college/ http://factoidz.com/3-ways-to-eat-heathly-and-for-cheap-in-college/ You're in college, so that means you probably don't have a lot of time and energy to spend on your eating habits. Here's 3 convenient ways to make sure you're eating healthy and affordably while in school. 1. Buy and cook in bulk. Have a free Sunday afternoon? Go to the store and stock up on ever... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/3-ways-to-eat-heathly-and-for-cheap-in-college.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-an-athletic-scholarship-vol-iv-the-importance-of-academics/ http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-an-athletic-scholarship-vol-iv-the-importance-of-academics/ In my closing of volume 3, I stated that I would move on to "Getting the word out." but I will save that topic for volume V. as I would be remiss if I didn't cover the importance of academics first. So now your child has (A) chosen a spor... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-your-child-can-garner-an-athletic-scholarship-vol-iv-the-importance-of-academics.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol-3-private-instruction/ http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol-3-private-instruction/ Okay, your child has (A) Chosen his or her sports of choice. and (B) Has been honing his or her abilities via hard work and solid practices. Your child is getting to be a very good player among his peers, not the best on his team but a solid contributor. His coaches have don... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol-3-private-instruction.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol1-deciding-on-a-sport/ http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol1-deciding-on-a-sport/ Growing up I was enamored with the thought of playing professional athletics just as many children are today. My father was a positive thinker who instilled confidence in me and made me believe that I could do anything I set my mind to. Until high school. My grades in junior... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol1-deciding-on-a-sport.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-college/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-college/ University. College. The first step towards independence and finding out who you are and what you will be. Although this is a time that many look forward to, there are those who loo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST college http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-yourself-more-marketable-after-graduating-college/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-yourself-more-marketable-after-graduating-college/ Nowadays, we know that at the minimum, you pretty much have to obtain a college degree, namely, a Bachelor.  Previously, (maybe like a decade ago), you were able to find a job just with a high school diploma but that is no longer the case. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-yourself-more-marketable-after-graduating-college.jpg http://factoidz.com/go-green-college-style/ http://factoidz.com/go-green-college-style/ It's hard to green-up your lifestyle when you live in somebody else's building. The big ideas we hear over and over again are about water systems, electricity sources, and building materials. But here's a hint: You can do a lot for the environment just by changing your buying habits and your lifesty... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/go-green-college-style.jpg http://factoidz.com/save-a-few-bucks-and-a-few-trees-by-renting-your-text-books-online/ http://factoidz.com/save-a-few-bucks-and-a-few-trees-by-renting-your-text-books-online/ One of the most costly and troublesome parts of being a student is the trouble and expense of buying your text books. You can spend hours searching all over the book store for the books that you need, then wait in line with what feels like two tons o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/save-a-few-bucks-and-a-few-trees-by-renting-your-text-books-online.jpg http://factoidz.com/review-of-chegg-book-rental-service/ http://factoidz.com/review-of-chegg-book-rental-service/ When you are looking to rent your text books, the online book rental company Chegg can save you time and money by letting you order your books from the convenience of your computer and ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/review-of-chegg-book-rental-service.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-send-your-kid-to-college-without-going-broke/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-send-your-kid-to-college-without-going-broke/ Nowadays going to college is important for any young man or women, but the price for an education is still a huge project. If you are concerned about making the payments to send your child to college take a look at some of the options for saving on college expenses. Are student loans a good ide... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-send-your-kid-to-college-without-going-broke.jpg http://factoidz.com/budget-fashion-for-the-recent-college-grad/ http://factoidz.com/budget-fashion-for-the-recent-college-grad/ You’ve just graduated college and now it’s time to find a great job. There’s just one tiny problem, you’re strapped for cash and you need a better wardrobe that doesn’t just consist of jeans, tank tops and flip-flops. You’re a full-time worker and you’re going to need nicer clothes. Ba... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST college http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/budget-fashion-for-the-recent-college-grad.jpg