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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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#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 pros and cons of taking a gap year

Posted on May 15, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

Gap America defines a gap year as “a structured period of time when students take a break from formal education to increase self-awareness, challenge comfort zones, and experiment with possible careers.” But at what risk would you be taking a … 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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How to succeed as a first-generation college student

Posted on April 24, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

First-generation college students are often perceived as hard-working and driven–supported by family, friends or mentors to overcome the odds and make their dreams come true. But what is often overlooked is the variety of challenges faced by students without many … 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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Quick and surprising methods to a healthier student

Posted on April 4, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

This week is National Public Health week, and while every student probably already knows the basics of college health—exercising, eating right, sleeping enough—many still are unable to get everything done on a daily basis, or they simply go through the … Continue reading →

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Spring cleaning college style: four tasks that can make you a better student

Posted on March 20, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

Today marks the first day of spring, which for many students means the beginning of the home stretch of the school year. What it also means, though, is by this point many of the small projects–the organizing, the here-and-there cleanup … 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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