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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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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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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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