Cutting the Financial Cord

Cutting the Financial Cord

Dear Christine, I have a job and my own place, but I’m still pretty financially dependent on my parents. My mother especially makes sure that I get to live this great lifestyle in the big city. Thing is, I’m not at all sure my parents can actually afford...
Master Planning: Mapping Out Your Future

Master Planning: Mapping Out Your Future

While many think back fondly upon college as a time of freedom and fun, the purpose of this time in an individual’s life isn’t to engage in four years of leisure, but instead to create a solid foundation upon which to build a stable future. Though college is...
Becoming a Campus Ambassador

Becoming a Campus Ambassador

If you’re a college student, there’s a pretty good chance you spend a lot of time on social media sites. You spend time on Facebook liking pages and posting statuses, you tweet about your day and retweet things you are passionate about, and you actively utilize...

The Pop Geek Playlist: Life is Good

As I work with a variety of students on campus, I get the unanimous feeling something’s got you guys down. With that said, it’s time to slow down the daily grind and take some time to remind yourself: life is good! Though school’s less than a month...