Students/Gen Y

paying for college

The Best & Worst Majors for Landing a Job

3:14 pm, January 04, 2012

Some bachelor’s degrees really are better than others. If you want to get a job, your best bet is to focus on majors that match up with thriving industries.
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gen y

International Student Enrollment Hits All-Time High

11:30 am, November 14, 2011

International student enrollment in the U.S. is at an all-time high, according to an annual report from the Institute of International Education.

paying for college

College Tuition Is Up 8.3%, But So Is Financial Aid

11:32 am, October 26, 2011

College tuition may be continuing to shoot up, but so does the amount of financial aid students are receiving, says the College Board.

paying for college

8 Mistakes Students Make When Applying to College

8:49 am, September 29, 2011

MainStreet looks at what not to do when you are putting together your college applications.

being green

5 Tips to Land That ‘Green’ Dream Job

4:57 pm, September 26, 2011

Building the skills needed in environmentally friendly jobs means doing things a bit differently than you would for traditional jobs. Here are some ways for college ...

job hunting

Help Wanted: Students With Vision & Attitude

12:29 pm, September 12, 2011

Nick Friedman, co-founder and president of College Hunks Hauling Junk, the largest U.S.-based moving franchise, tells MainStreet the secret for how students can ...

paying for college

The Best Side Jobs for College Students

7:00 am, September 11, 2011

As college students return to campus and the tuition bills start rolling in, they may be considering a side job to cover extra expenses. Here are some of the best ...

gen y

Generation Y Already Worried About Retirement

11:00 am, September 08, 2011

With decades to go before they retire, Millennials are already feeling a financial pinch.

gen y

Should College Students Have Pets?

7:00 am, September 07, 2011

The hint of freedom that college gives to teens and young adults sometimes inspires them to make poor choices like getting a pet.

job hunting

College Grads Are Getting Paid Less Now Than in 2000

5:00 pm, September 02, 2011

Employees may be starting to hire college graduates again, but they certainly aren’t paying them like they used to.

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