Education

A new WikiProject, Women in Red, demands greater recognition for female historical figures by increasing the number of biographies about women on Wikipedia.

Navigating the college dining hall can be overwhelming.Though every school has different selections, the all-you-can-eat buffets give you the freedom to pile on the food and often result in one too many plates of brownies and pasta.

Every college dorm has the average tapestry, Christmas lights and some type of flag on the walls as “decoration.” With these simple DIYs, your decorations will be entirely unique.

Whether you’re pairing up with your high school bestie or you were lucky enough to click with someone during orientation, choosing a college roommate can be easy. But for the majority, it’s one of the most stressful things about heading off to university.

Moving into your dorm room is all fun and games until it’s a complete mess after one week. If you’re trying to make the most of your small room, try some of these space-saving hacks:

The college application process can be a lengthy one, and standardized tests are a big part of the time considerations. Between studying, attending tutoring or classroom sessions and taking practice exams, time management is important. The U.S. News and World Report provides guidance for test takers. Here are some of their tips:

I’ve been on a HUGE podcast kick lately and encourage everyone to listen. There are endless possibilities to what you can listen to – politics and news, comedy, celebrity interviews, financial advice and more.

Start preparing early: Talk with your kids in high school about what they enjoy doing, what their strengths are, and what they may want to go to college for.

With over 20 million students applying to college each year, it’s hard to stand out among the crowd. Many applicants have similar test scores and grades, so what can help you be unique?

Into the Water by Paula Hawkins

Each spring, the world’s most prominent leaders of industry, politics, pop culture and more are called upon to deliver commencement speeches. Many prominent names descend on New England to address graduates at our colleges and universities.