New “Path 2 Success” web pages guide RU-N undergraduate students to academic and career success, connecting students in all schools with the information, services, and resources needed to reach their goals!
First-years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors have pages curated specifically …
If first-generation college students don’t have connections from built-in networks, they should use their school’s resources. For example, Harvard University has the Harvard First Generation Program that prepares students for post-grad life. Students should also visit the career services office …
If you’re a first-generation college student or have transferred from another school, you might feel like you’re behind or don’t know where to start to get career guidance. You’re not alone! It’s common to feel like you have to catch …
First-generation college and university students in the United States are defined as those whose parents did not attend college. According to Wikipedia, first-generation college students tend to be older, come from families with lower incomes, attend college part-time, live off-campus, …
Figuring out how much you should spend on rent can feel like a crossroad. On one path, there’s the amazing apartment you’ve always dreamed of. On the other path, there’s the reality of your financial responsibilities.
Whether you’re a young …
One of the first steps in making a budget is understanding the difference between wants and needs. It might seem obvious for some—“just look at the words,” right? But it’s not that simple. What is a need and what is …
Being in debt can feel like you’re carrying a heavy burden on your shoulders—something that many people are going through, since consumer and household debt is at an all-time high in the U.S.
The good news is that becoming debt-free …
One of the best sources of job hunting assistance for any college or university student at any campus is the school’s career service office. Sadly, it is also one of the most underused resources.
Beth Williams, Director of Career Services …
For first-generation college students, the entire college experience is completely new and uncharted. With no family to lean on for advice and support in terms of knowing the ins and outs of college life, it’s no wonder that a recent …
First-generation college students are learners from households where neither parent (or guardian) has obtained a Bachelor’s degree. In other words, they are the first ones in their immediate family to attend college.
These
students forge their own paths ahead in …
Graduation season has arrived for students at universities across the country, and with it, the reality of how much it costs to finance one’s degree in the US. According to recent data, the average class of 2024 graduate owed $28,950 …
