Student Loans: 7 Words You Need to Know!

By Terri Lynn Lomax

If you’re like me you were a first generation college student just barely making it to college due to the lack of financial preparation, financial literacy and the big F, FINANCES. I had no clue what the student loan lingo was all about and unfortunately I didn’t educate myself until after graduation, after the loans had piled up and the interest had begun accruing.

Take Control of Your Academic Success by Tracking Your Grades

By Terri Lynn Lomax

Some call it “doing the most” I call it “staying in the know.” What do you expect from the girl who grocery shops with a calculator in hand to calculate the total before she gets to the cashier? What can I say:I don’t like surprises! Well, at least when it comes to my grades and my money!

Welcome To Syllabus Week: 3 Ways to Make Your Syllabi Work For YOU

By Terri Lynn Lomax

Semester assignments have a way of “sneaking up” on us from time to time. During the first week of classes (also known as syllabus week) we are bombarded with syllabi.

10 FREE iPhone Apps Every College Woman Should Have

By Terri Lynn Lomax

1. Period Tracker Lite-

This app allows you to press a button at the start of your period every month and averages your past 3 months’ menstrual cycles to predict the start date of your next period. View your current and future period dates, ovulation and fertile days, your moods, symptoms, weight and temperature in a simple month view calendar.

7 Ways to Get Your Professors to LOVE You

(Without Looking Like the Teacher’s Pet)

By Terri Lynn Lomax

Classroom size is always a focal point when it comes to maximizing student success. Some students prefer massive lecture halls, while others appreciate more intimate and personal classroom settings. Whatever the case may be, it’s sometimes challenging to get your professors to put your name with your face, until now.

ACUHO-I Internship Testimonial: University of South Florida

By Terri Lynn Lomax

For those of you who don’t know, ACUHO-I is the Association of College and University Housing Officers- International. According to their website, ACUHO-I “is the preeminent professional association that supports and promotes the collegiate residential experience.” ACUHO-I offers an abundance of opportunities for students and professionals seeking careers in campus housing.