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Colleges Facing Increased Demand for Student Mental Health Services

Posted on July 8, 2016 by ACI Specialty Benefits

CAPITAL & MAIN Inside Higher ED recently posted an article titled “Counseling Anytime, Anyplace” looking at the student demand for colleges to expand access to mental health services by embedding counselors in residence halls and creating 24-hour hotlines. The mental and … Continue reading →

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5 Tips to Build Credit in College

Posted on June 8, 2016 by ACI Specialty Benefits

My freshman year of college, I decided it was time to apply for my first credit card. The balance was around $500 and I felt like I could buy the world. Little did I know, my spending would quickly catch … Continue reading →

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#TeamMoreSleep

Posted on April 20, 2016 by ACI Specialty Benefits

The only way to score a 4.0 is through mass caffeine consumption and pulling all-nighters studying, right? Science says otherwise. Numerous studies show that getting a poor night’s sleep can greatly affect performance the next day. CDC researchers even reported that … Continue reading →

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The Science of Studying

Posted on December 9, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

In the life of a college student, surviving finals week never seems to get easier. This year, put science on your side by using these proven study tips. It might be a bit more work but, in the end your … Continue reading →

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The Final Countdown: what to do in the weeks leading up to finals

Posted on May 1, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. The time for students to clean their apartments, reorganize their closets, rearrange their living rooms, read a magazine and then, finally, study. But finals season doesn’t have to be about dreading studying. … Continue reading →

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To enroll or not to enroll: the pros and cons of summer classes

Posted on April 17, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

It’s that time of the year again. Time to buckle down as the spring term enters its home stretch, time to tie up any loose ends from the academic year, and, for many students, time to consider enrolling for a … Continue reading →

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Give me a break: Non-traditional vacation ideas that won’t mean going spring broke

Posted on March 13, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

Spring break, Memorial Day, summer vacation. All are synonymous with traditional college activities. “Traditional,” however, might not always necessarily mean “best option.” For millions of students this spring, the warming months won’t mean a trip to Cancun or a cruise … Continue reading →

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How to follow up after an interview

Posted on March 6, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

There’s always talk about following up after life’s most important meetings–holidays, gift exchanges, family visits–and it’s usually a pretty simple task. But when it comes to job interviews, there seems to be a fine line between the right way to follow up and … Continue reading →

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How to get on your professor’s good side

Posted on February 27, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

Let’s face it, some professors are intimidating. And when you’re in a big class among dozens of other students, it can sometimes feel like you’re just another face in the crowd to your educational counterparts. But you can stand out. Despite … Continue reading →

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5 tax-filing tips for college students

Posted on February 20, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

Holding a part-time or full-time job as you complete your degree doesn’t just mean more work on a day-to-day basis. It also means that come tax season there’s one more thing to worry about. You shouldn’t be discouraged, though. Filing … Continue reading →

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