10 Facts About Self-Defense Training
When it comes to self-defense training, most people think about women learning how to protect themselves against an attack. While this is a very real part of training, it’s not the whole picture. Functional self-defense training isn’t only for women. ... Continue Reading →
The Freshman 15: It’s Not All You Should Worry About
For many young people about to start college, the famous Freshman 15 is a very real concern. According to Connie Diekman, the director of university nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis, the 15 pounds gained by freshman is really only an average. This ... Continue Reading →
How To Get More Involved In Your Community
Strong communities are important. They help sustain the local infrastructure and economy as well as foster strong bonds that will be essential in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. What surrounds us contributes to who we are. Who and what we surround ... Continue Reading →
Balance Work and School? Yes, You Can
Successfully walking the tightrope between work and school requires extensive effort and strategic thinking. Take solace in the fact that you’re not alone – of the 19.7 million students over 16 years of age and enrolled in undergraduate college, 72 percent ... Continue Reading →
How to Design Custom Paddles for Students
Here is a seven step guide to create unique custom paddles for students for becoming a new member of a fraternity or sorority which they can later on hang it on the wall to admire.
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Remember Driver’s Ed? Simple Car Safety Checks for Students
This article was published in 2013 and updated in October 2026.
Do you remember driver’s ed? When we are learning how to drive a car, one of the first lessons we are given is about vehicle safety. Even if you aren’t 16 anymore, it’s still important ... Continue Reading →
Pulling All-Nighters Linked to Lower Academic Performance
Students who use junk food and energy drinks to help keep them up all night to study for a test or finish homework aren’t doing as much good as they think. It’s crucial for our bodies to sleep and recuperate from the day’s events. All-nighters ... Continue Reading →
Five Easy Ways to Get Your Brain Ready for College
It should come as no surprise to you that your brain will be your biggest asset in college. Chances are that you take care of the other organs in your body, but you need to make sure that you’re keeping your brain just as healthy. If you’ve been neglecting ... Continue Reading →
The Freshman 15: Why College Makes You Fat
If you’re heading off to college, there’s little doubt that friends and family have teased you about the freshman 15. The good news is this: The freshman 15 is a myth. While many freshmen do gain weight, the story has taken on a life of its own. The ... Continue Reading →
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