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Packing for College: the Ultimate Packing Lists to get your Student Organized

Relax. While packing your student for college may feel like an overwhelming task, it doesn't have to be. In fact, you might even have some fun with it.

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A parent’s unfailing support

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Most members of Generation Y are finally getting out of that typical teenager stage of disliking their parents. As they move out on their own, Gen Y'ers are realizing just how much their parents did for them and are consciously trying to develop more positive relationships with their parents.

Do parents have access to college records about their child?

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Article courtesy of Suzanne Mims from the examiner.com
You are moving your child into the dorm, freshman year is about to begin. You've paid that tuition bill, paid for room and board, paid for several pairs of jeans, paid for the micro fridge and a host of other dorm room and study aid items. You may be paying all those bills, but without two critical forms, you may find yourself blocked from accessing critical information about your college student.

Under30CEO the Magazine Leads Young Professionals to Live the Dream

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Great story about two recent graduates who started "Under30CEO.com."

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Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for College Students

With the popularity of social media websites for college students, comes usage warnings and advice for best practices. In addition to the typical warnings college students hear, many are also getting lectured on the risks of internet postings, particularly on popular social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.com. This article explores best practices for college students using social media. 

Helpful Social Media for College Students

Today, college students have multiple accounts with different social media outlets, like Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, Twitter, You Tube and more. In this article, we’ve highlighted a few of the more useful social media websites for college students so that your student can maximize these sites to enhance their college experience.