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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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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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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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5 Relaxers Under $5

Posted on December 26, 2014 by ACI Specialty Benefits

It’s not that students don’t want to relax or don’t have the time, it’s that when people think of relaxing, they often thing of taking a few days off or going away on a vacation – feats students can’t exactly … Continue reading →

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The Dos and Don’ts of Registering for Classes

Posted on November 21, 2014 by ACI Specialty Benefits

Though registering for classes can seem like a relatively small task, one that often takes less than an hour to do, it is in the grand scheme of things a pretty big deal. The small choices you make on registration … Continue reading →

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Taking the Scare Out of Your New Job

Posted on October 24, 2014 by ACI Specialty Benefits

A new job can be exciting stuff. Your first day feels like the first day of school, and new opportunities allow you to dream big. But once you arrive and find yourself at your new desk, things can get rather … Continue reading →

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5 HealthyU Habits for a Healthier You

Posted on October 17, 2014 by ACI Specialty Benefits

There’s no way around it; college students are one of the highest risk populations to get sick year in and year out. And with their relentless schedules and hectic lifestyles they are also the population with the most to lose … Continue reading →

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By the Numbers: What Today’s College Statistics Tell Us

Posted on September 26, 2014 by ACI Specialty Benefits

If college graduates from 2004 were to return to their alma mater, they’d probably remember everything, save for a new building or walking path here and there. But if they were to get back in the classroom? Well, they probably … Continue reading →

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