Spring Break is officially here (for Albertus Magnus College, this year it’s March 12–March 20), and because you have been working so hard all semester, you definitely deserve the academic time off. So with a full week of having no classes, what are you going to do with yourself? We have some ideas! Travel. The
Read More.Kayla Jones Takes on Disney
Two weeks ago I woke up in a hotel room 1,000 miles away from home, eager to begin the latest and most exciting chapter in my young adult life. We can rewind for a second, I know that when you’re 18 and headed off to college, that seems to be the most exciting or scary
Read More.How to Stick to Your Resolutions All Year
On January 1 you were fully determined to stick to the New Year’s resolutions that you made for 2016. You’ve been doing well, but now that it’s February, you may need some encouragement to keep the momentum going. According to multiple sources, only 8% of people achieve their resolution. The struggle is real, and we’ve
Read More.Campus Study
Each year the Albertus campus community does common study on an aspect of our mission, Catholic Identity or Dominican tradition. This study gives us a common language and understanding of the heritage of the College. Engaged in this study are the members of the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff and alumni board. This year
Read More.Career and Technological Advancement
What is the main reason you are thinking about going back to school? You want to return in order to advance your career, right? And in order to do that, you’ll want to go to a school where you’ll have the opportunity to not only learn new skills, but to also learn them on the
Read More.Living on Campus in New Haven
Your new life as an Albertus Magnus student is about to begin, bringing with it all sorts of awesome experiences. And while we’re sure you’re eager to start your academic journey, we think it’s a safe bet to say that you’re extremely excited about living on campus. On the other hand, Mom and Dad may
Read More.Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About College
When we asked Albertus students what advice they would give to those attending college for the first time, we got so many valuable tips that we would be remiss in not sharing them all. So here they are: Connect. College is your home away from home, and feeling as if you belong there is priceless.
Read More.Making Cents Out of Your Spending
Not all financial decisions are equal. It’s important to understand the difference between each financial decision and how it can affect your future. Let’s start with short-term decisions. These are things like buying food and gas and paying rent. These decisions should be easy as you require them to live. Yes, it’s true, you can
Read More.What SALT Can Do For You
SALT, is a college website that helps students plan their finances and figure out the best method when taking out loans. “ SALT makes it simple to take control of your finances, helping college students and alums live well today while planning for tomorrow” (SALT). There are many other beneficial tools that SALT provides. For
Read More.How to NOT Pay for College
Looking to find a way to cover your out-of-pocket school expenses? Interested in reducing your student loan debt? Sounds like you should start applying for scholarships. Applying for scholarships sounds like it takes hard work, creativity and time, but these tips will help demystify the process. Here are some “Do’s and Don’ts” for the scholarship
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