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.Small Changes, Big Results
Haven’t started your New Year’s Resolution savings goal? Make these minor changes and turn your common cents into dollars. Small changes, instant impacts Brown Bag It – Chances are, you already have the food in your house. Not only are you wasting money eating out, but you’re risking the food you have already purchased going
Read More.Albertus Sings Its Faith in Your Future
We’ve written a new tag song, and you’re going to love it. Why a tag song? Because while for years we have been talking about how much pride we have in our Albertus community, now we want to (literally) sing your praises. After all, in the words of Tolstoy, “Music is the shorthand of emotion.”
Read More.The Disney College Program: Part 2
Walt Disney World is home to four theme parks, two water parks, twenty-five resort hotels, and the Disney Springs shopping and dining area. There are many different departments and locations you can work in as a Cast Member. I was lucky enough to get picked to work at Disney’s Epcot in the World Showcase. Epcot
Read More.Velazco honored for being a Role Model on Campus
On November 21, 2015, Zaida Velazco ’17, received the Association of College Unions Internal (ACUI) Region VIII College Union and Campus Life Role Model Award at the Region VIII Conference in Manchester, New Hampshire. The award honors Zaida’s commitment to the campus community and her involvement on campus as a student leader and role model
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.The Benefits of Returning to College as an Adult
When you think about returning to college as an adult, you may think of doing so for career advancement or changing careers altogether. These are both exciting prospects that should fill you with a sense of upcoming achievement. However, you may also have a little voice in the back of your mind telling you that
Read More.You’ve Enrolled in College. Now What Do You Do?
Now that you have enrolled in college, it’s time to buckle down and focus on reaching your goals. With this in mind, we have compiled a to-do list to help get you started: Visit your advisor. The role of your advisor is to guide you through your academic journey. They are there to help with
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.The Value of a Catholic College Education
Students often fail to realize the quality and value of an education developed at a religiously-affiliated institution. When considering higher education, there are many benefits that give Catholic colleges and universities a direct advantage over the ‘big guys,’ where students can get lost in the crowds. Read below to discover how your future can be
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