The Social Media Blackout
Harrisburg University underwent an interesting experiment on Friday that blocked major social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter. The initial reaction from the student body was largely not in favor of this idea but after the first day several had a change of heart. The results thus far showed more concentration in classrooms, students […]
Placefinder Releases BETA Quick Search
Since the release of our new website we’ve been receiving a lot of feedback about what people like and dislike about our new look & feel. We took everything into consideration and decided to push forward with a new section that would allow quick uploads and searches. We wanted one-click solutions to upload properties with […]
Know your rights as a renter
Renting an off-campus house or apartment with or without roommates can have it’s challenges for students and landlords. To avoid pitfalls do your research. In today’s off-campus housing environment with more student in need of housing than there are places available renters have to be careful so they don’t sign up for something they did not really want.
Students as good neighbors
Being a good neighbor is always a good idea, but it is not necessarily the first thought on students mind as they move into off-campus housing for the new school year. Recently some schools in conjunction with local police departments took the opportunity to welcome students into their communities.
Students are Facing Housing Shortages
More and more students are facing housing shortages in the new school year. Many universities do not have enough rooms to house everyone who needs one. Some students consider themselves lucky to have found an apartment or roommate off campus. Some university housing is completely booked and availability in surrounding areas is limited. Most schools […]
Colleges with iPads for Students
While the rave about the kindle was widely declared a flop by Universities that used them, the next round will test out the significance of the widely popular iPad. Administrators across the board are suggesting that this piece of technology is intended to be used as a collaborative tool and thus enhance the classroom experience […]
Rutgers Declines Growing Marijuana
Rutgers University had the rare opportunity to be pioneers in the medical Marijuana Industry. Gov. Christie had hoped they would seize the opportunity and produce the Marijuana or various teaching hospitals to sell. Rutgers response to the offer was that they are significantly tied up in federal funding and fear that they would put that […]
New Rules for Online Piracy on Campus
Newest provisions set forth by the Higher Education Opportunity Act threatens to revoke federal funding if the campus does not comply with installing and setting up greater detection technology. Originally, the worry amongst Colleges and Universities was the funding necessary to monitor all traffic on their campus. However, the law states that the […]
Top Bands That Formed in College
The college atmosphere seems to spark musical ingenuity as several now-famous rock bands originated in this atmosphere. The artists vary from Creed to Cold Play and originate from schools all over the country and abroad. We’ve found a couple of various compilations across the net of ‘Bands that Formed in College’. 1. Huffington Post 2. […]
Finding a Job After College
If you are one of many who either recently graduated or are set to graduate after the next semester or two, you are inevitably trying to decide your approach to get a job. At this point you may be second guessing the major you’ve chosen to conqueror in the past 4-ish years or, at the very […]