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Colleges Facing Increased Demand for Student Mental Health Services

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

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

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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You Decide: Living on or off Campus

College is the time to figure out what it is that YOU like. That includes where to live. It is important to feel comfortable in your home, even if it is temporary. Here are a few of the best things … Continue reading

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Branding Yourself Online

Millennials are known for being social media savvy. Most of our phones are filled with apps for connecting with others. If there’s something new trending- chances are we already know about it. Yes, getting your lip-syncing video on Vine’s popular … Continue reading

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Is study abroad right for you?

Once you survive freshman year, your school’s campus starts to feel a little smaller and lot less daunting. If you find yourself missing the thrill of a new start, study abroad might be your perfect fix. We’ve all heard that getting … Continue reading

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LGBT Pride: Free support and resources for the LGBTQQI community

ACI Specialty Benefits celebrates LGBT Pride Month and is proud to offer tailored support and resources for our LGBTQQI clients and family. Whether or not you are an employee/student of an institution that provides ACI’s benefits, free resources and support … Continue reading

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5 free apps that outshine your phone’s default calendar app

To the naked eye, the modern-day college student may seem more akin to a machine than a young intellectual as the expansion of higher education has led to students’ taking advantage of more opportunities than ever before. Thankfully, however, one … Continue reading

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6 essential summer workout tips

Memorial Day weekend has come and gone and now, just like that, it’s officially unofficially summer. But aside from the longer days and the increase in outdoor-cooked meals that come with the new season, summertime can also mean a longer, … Continue reading

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The top three reasons you should have a portfolio

More and more often, job applications are being updated to include a little dialogue box known as the “portfolio link.” Here, employers look for prospective employees to enter a personal website that showcases their relevant or even non-relevant work–anything that … Continue reading

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