Visiting a dentist routinely is probably something students were used to doing prior to starting college. In high school, students had the help of their parents with scheduling and being insured. But once students move out on their own they have to plan not only their education but also their personal life activities and somehow […]
Eating healthy and exercising regularly is a source of relief, fun and accomplishment for some while it can be a dreaded task for others. Either way, it takes time and effort to stay healthy, especially as a student. College students have many responsibilities, such as working full-time, studying for classes, homework and trying to maintain […]
While, for example, moving from Saudi Arabia to Orem brings a dramatic change in culture, our international students speak positively about their time here. Though Utah County’s quiet and conservative social reputation has earned it the nickname “Happy Valley”, the melting pot of cultures that has grown on campus is something appreciated by international students. […]
To international students, the summer is a gold mine, but it may not be desirable. There is a lot of pressure to get a lot of classes done in the summer as an international student, and some appreciate it, but others don’t. Ted Ahn and Sam Jang are from South Korea and have been enjoying […]
There is a long list of factors and questions students must ponder about when preparing to attend college. Picking which college, earning and saving enough money for tuition, deciding whether it is smarter to attend a school in a home state or move to a new state, and whether to live in dorms or at […]
Visiting a dentist routinely is probably something students were used to doing prior to starting college. In high school, students had the help of their parents with scheduling and insurance. However, once students move out on their own, they have to worry not only about their education but also their personal life, and somehow find […]
Anyone who is studying at a university has sacrificed to get there and stay there, but for international students, much more is required. For many, help from parents is available, but others come without any financial support. Jonathan Farias-Vaga is from Chile. He receives some support from his parents. “I have to work to pay […]
Some parents have the luxury of being able to stay home with their children all summer long, but there are other parents who face the challenge of juggling work, school and making sure their children are being tended to now that they are home from school. There is a large population of students on campus […]
“I’d rather be outside than be stuck in a classroom,” said Daniel Moulton, a student taking six credits for first block. “Hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, but it’s nice that [class] is only a month and a half.” Jenni Jessop, another student, agrees with Moulton that there seems to be better things to do than homework. […]
There are a variety of summer jobs students hold, ranging from home security and pest control, summer sales to life guarding at Seven Peaks Waterpark, but regardless, the goal is the same – to pay tuition. Corinne Crump, a senior in the Elementary Education program, has changed her work hours at Pinnacle Security from part-time […]