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

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

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

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 

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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What’s love got to do with it? What you can learn from last year’s ‘happiest’ jobs

Love is in the air, and it’s not just because it’s the middle of February. Students everywhere, are learning to fall in love with their career paths by gauging them similarly to how one might assess a first date–is it … Continue reading

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The Homework Code: Reviewing Today’s Top “Study Hacks”

It’s been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. This likely explains why a study routine–when repeated the same way time after time– can eventually make it feel … Continue reading

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#Ranked: The 5 Most Valuable Soft Skills for Today’s Job Market

Soft skills are defined by employers and professionals as a “cluster of personality traits, social graces, communication, language, personal habits, friendliness, and optimism that characterize relationships with other people.” But for students, they can more simply be understood as “the … Continue reading

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App-ly Yourself Money Edition: 5 Dollar-Saving Apps You Should Start Using in 2015

The many benefits that apps offer students can’t be overstated. This week, HealthyU turns its attention to the many apps available that help students stay thrifty with their cash. The apps included can help you budget, take advantage of free … Continue reading

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Tech Industry Trends Every Student Should Know

There’s a reason that “Silicon Valley” is now a household term. The rapid growth, large influence, and lucrative opportunities of the area have proven that the tech industry is here to stay. But it’s also attracted millions of students to … Continue reading

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Worst Ways to Kick Off the School Year

For your favorite football team, it’s pretty clear-cut what will constitute a good start versus a bad one this weekend: whether or not they win. But for students anxious to keep up with classwork while also attempting to keep their … Continue reading

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