College Move-In Day
College move-in day means different things to different people. For some, the day represents the first time living away from home…along with the sudden realization that life with mom and dad wasn’t so bad after all. For others, it represents moving on up to better digs. My sophomore living arrangement at Rains Hall was definitely better than what I had to tolerate as a first year (OMG, it sounds like I went to Hogwarts!); the point is that age and academic status have their privileges. For most, however, college move-in day typically involves a touch of the surreal along with ...
College Computing 2009: Tips and Deals on Laptops
Rather than go on and on about my one of my favorite topics – mobile computing – I’m going to give you the SparkNotes version. Are you ready to select the perfect college computer for you? If so, here we go… Considerations When Buying a Computer for College Believe it or not, this can be tougher than it would first appear. Here are some of the more important considerations to keep in mind: 1. Requirements Does your school (e.g. college of business) or major (e.g. industrial engineering) require a specific type of computer? If ...
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