http://www.brighthub.com/education/college.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/127107.aspxFri, 09 Dec 2011 13:15:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:127107Olivia EmisarGoing away to college? The last thing you are considering is weight gain, but there is a rumor that just won't die: "Freshmen gain 15 or more pounds in their first year of college." Is it true? For some students it might be, but for the majority, keeping unwanted weight off is rarely a problem. The Myth No one knows who star...http://www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/127080.aspxTue, 06 Dec 2011 14:03:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:127080ciel s cantoriaFind information about college money for cancer survivors, whose hopes for the future have been impacted by an incurable disease and its resulting financial burdens. Learn of the institutions offering scholarships on a nationwide scale and those that offer state specific educational assistance. 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College and the Economy College tuition has been going up at about twice the...http://www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/126667.aspxMon, 21 Nov 2011 12:12:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126667Sylvia CochranTrade schools are becoming more popular with career-minded high school graduates and adults changing professions. Trade school scholarships help meet the financial needs of these students, without adding to student loan indebtedness. Are they easy to find? You bet – if you know where to look. Popularity of Trade Schools on the Increase Th...http://www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/126428.aspxTue, 01 Nov 2011 23:55:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126428Noreen GunnellFor many college freshmen, writing papers is a challenge. Writing assignments are part of almost every college course and are in formats unlike those of most high school essays or papers. 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Depending on a learner’s unique needs, talents and interests, there is a large choice available. Who’s rated at the top, and for which degrees or fields of study? Check out this guide to the nation's top colleges. Fashion, Interior Design and...http://www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/124603.aspxFri, 16 Sep 2011 02:01:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124603KennethSleightYou may have thought all of the tough decisions about college were over when that acceptance letter came to the front door but in reality the tough decisions are just about to begin. Now that the commitment has been made, you and your student need to figure out how to pay for it. click to enlarge When you send your child off to college it is invari...http://www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/124527.aspxWed, 14 Sep 2011 21:03:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124527Linda M. 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What is Assistive Technology? click to enlar...http://www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/72265.aspxSun, 21 Aug 2011 13:08:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:72265ciel s cantoriaMost scholarship grants for widowed women going back to school, are provided as assistance to families of men who had lost their lives or became disabled, while serving in active public duty. Check them out at your local state office or with the women's empowerment organization in your area. Aim to Make the Most of a Badly Dealt Hand A woman ma...http://www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/123328.aspxTue, 16 Aug 2011 02:41:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:123328KennethSleightIf you’re looking to become a real life CSI there are literally hundreds of colleges that offer degrees to get you started. 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