Dorms v. Off Campus Housing

For all college students, where to live is a big question.

Should you live in the dorms on campus or find an apartment off campus? Who do you want to live with? Do you want to live by yourself? What about living in a fraternity or sorority house?

These are all important questions to ask because where you live can really set the tone for your whole college experience.

Most universities require freshmen to live on campus. Some also require sophomores to stay in the dorms as well. You should check with the residents life department at your school to see which one applies to you.

B&L Reminders for Winter Break

As winter break fast approaches, there are some important things to remember before leaving your apartment. The holidays and break from academics are an exciting time but leaving your apartment in a rush is not worth it. Here are a few things to keep in mind when packing up!

You can come and from your apartment as you please over winter break!
Property inspections start occurring on 12/13! Make sure your place is ready by then.

Finals Tips for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Students

As the semester winds down, finals week is rapidly approaching. While Thanksgiving offers a well deserved academic break, it is still important to be thinking ahead about what is to come. Being unprepared for your final exams can be a costly mistake and result in a wasted semester of class. Here are some tips to help you study and prepare for your final exams at Bloomsburg University.

1. Study with Classmates

You’re not in this alone!

5 Study Strategies to Help you Succeed at IUP

Throughout your higher education career, you will inevitably be faced with quizzes, tests, and exams. This blog post covers some studying strategies that can help you to put your best foot forward and succeed in a college setting.

1. Prepare Early

Don’t wait until the last minute. An assignment not being due until halfway through the semester or a big exam still being a few weeks out isn’t an excuse to be unprepared.

B&L Properties — The Best Housing at IUP

Are you living with B&L this semester? There’s only one right answer! If you’re not, you should be… and here’s why! B&L housing is some of the best it gets.

Location

All B&L properties are located within walking distance of campus. Especially in a year like this one where parking on campus is essentially non-existent, there is nothing better than a walkable commute. Being so close to campus gives you more time to yourself in between classes and even though you’re off campus,

General Education Classes

While in college, you will learn so much about your major and you will develop as a professional in your given field of study. However, your major classes are not the only classes that are required in order to graduate.

In addition to major courses, students must also complete a number of general education classes. The disciplines and number of these classes varies from school to school, but most colleges require such classes.

What extra-curricular activities are right for you?

As soon as you arrive on campus, it is beaten into your brain that you should really consider getting involved in extra-curricular activities.

This can seem quite daunting because you’re likely still trying to navigate your surroundings, decipher your class schedule, and move into your new dorm.

It can be so overwhelming that you might even wonder why add anything else to your already busy days, and it’s a valid concern.

What to Accomplish During Freshman Year

Freshman year is a time when you’ll grow more than you ever have in your life, both as a student and as a person. Your first year in college sets the tone for the rest of your college career, so it is important to make sure you get off to a healthy start.

These are the best tips I can give for you to accomplish that…

1. Start to learn how to live independently

One of the hardest adjustments for most students in their first year away at college is living on their own.

How to schedule classes effectively in college

College, as we all know, is a stressful time for any student. There’s papers, homework, exams, finals, and so much more outside of the classroom. With that being said, it is important to always find ways to decrease your stress level as much as you can. For me, what I have found to be successful is making sure I schedule my classes in a way that is both efficient and causes the least amount of stress.

Selecting your Major

One of the most stressful aspects of college is making sure that the major(s) you choose is right for you. If you are like the majority of America’s youth and are not quite sure what you want to do for the rest of your life, no need to worry, this is actually very normal.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 80% of college students change their majors at least once.