Archive for the ‘Fun and Games’ Category

May 10, 2010 | admin

School’s Out! How to Make the Most of Your Summer

For some it’s vacation, for others, it’s a time to change the world. It’s two months filled with possibilities and we’re going to talk about a few.

May 7, 2010 | Todd G.

Grad Gift Giveaway Winner Announced!

For those of you who frequent the site, you know we had a little contest running for the last few weeks. We asked readers to share their favorite high school or college memory…and we had some really great submissions. I encourage everyone to check out the comment section of the giveaway to read a few. [...]

April 29, 2010 | Todd G.

A College President Goes Undercover in Pennsylvania

If you’ve ever watched “Undercover Boss” on CBS, you know the show is an emotionally-charged hour that sees a CEO of a major company become an underling for a few days. The boss is usually stunned by the extraordinary people he meets on his journey and emerges from the experience transformed. He gives back to [...]

April 26, 2010 | Todd G.

Taylor Swift Delivers Hugs to Two College Seniors

If you haven’t seen the story yet, then you simply must be told. Two buddies who are seniors at Auburn University in Alabama came up with the idea to ask for a hug from Taylor Swift. They started a Web site and a Facebook page and the idea took off as thousands of people joined [...]

April 17, 2010 | VReitano

Royal Shakespeare Company to Perform on…Twitter?

Shakespeare has made it across the pond in many ways, and perhaps this new way is one of the most surprising yet–The Royal Shakespeare Company will be “performing” the classical love story “Romeo and Juliet” via Twitter. That’s definitely a first! What would the playwright say? I think he’d be quite enthusiastic!
“Romeo, Romeo, Where for [...]

April 16, 2010 | Todd G.

Enter to Win an Acclaim 500GB Portable Hard Drive: StudentStuff’s Grad Gift Giveaway!

Graduation is quickly approaching for students and what better way to celebrate than to give something away? Our blogger Victoria has already offered up some great ideas on gifting new grads, so in the spirit of her post and the upcoming celebrations, we’ve created the Grad Gift Giveaway Contest where you could win a 500GB [...]

April 16, 2010 | Lauren Van Mullem

Web sites and Podcasts that Inspire and Make You Smarter

I got really excited while washing dishes today. My laptop was up in front of me, just outside of splashing range, and I was watching 20 minute talks on TED: Ideas Worth Spreading.
With so many ways to waste time on the internet, it’s easy to forget that it can actually enrich the life of the [...]

April 9, 2010 | Lauren Van Mullem

The Three Best Sites for TV-watching on the Web

It’s finally Spring Break, and it’s time to catch up on all of my favorite TV shows. No more homework, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks – and a lot of Gossip Girl, Ghost Whisperer and The Vampire Diaries. That’s the plan. So where are the best places to find my beloved shows? [...]

April 8, 2010 | ama83

To Party or to Study? That Is the Question for College Students

Many college students look at their college years as a time to experience things and have fun, but do these behaviors grow into a permanent lifestyle? Is there any real reason that students would stop their partying ways after graduation?
Peer pressure does not end when we leave high school. It is still alive in college. [...]

March 27, 2010 | Lauren Van Mullem

How to Make Your Own French Message Board

A French message board is a multi-purpose way to add an instant splash of color to your dorm room. You can use it to hold comic strips that always make you laugh, reminder notes, invitations, and date mementos, as well as necklaces and car-keys. Sure, you can get one at Target, [...]

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