Thursday, February 6, 2014

Animating Multiple Elements Simultaneously with jQuery

Ben.Knows.Code(): Animating Multiple Elements Simultaneously with jQ...: Consider a group of absolutely positioned divs that are visually styled to look like 50x80 pixel rectangles ( I setup a full demo in my sand...

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Change and Live long happily

It’s time. This year, don’t give up on your resolution for a healthier, more-fit body. Use these five tips as encouragement to reach a slimmer, stronger you. Pick the right diet—and stick to it for life. The bottom line: if you’re overweight, you have been eating too much of the wrong foods for too long. Many people think what they have eaten all their lives is healthy, normal and “good for them” just because they are not currently ill....

How College Life is Affected by Greek Life

There are a lot of factors that can affect the impact of the Greek system on a college campus: The type of Greek system The size of the overall college campus The percentage of students in fraternities and sororities When rush takes place Greek houses can play very different roles in college life. We encourage you to examine carefully what type of college will work best for you, and whether the presence or absence of a Greek system is...

The Best On-Campus Jobs for Making Some Money

Greenbacks. Bucks. The bacon. The dough. Moolah. Scratch. Bread. The big green. Pecuniary notes. I'm talking about money here, folks. If you're a college student, in all likelihood, you don't have much of it. Whether that's because it's going to pay for your college education directly, without even stopping for a visit in your palm, or because you're spending it on any of the cavalcade of other money sinks out there in the college world,...

Should Your College Life Include Greek Life?

Many students are predisposed either for or against not only joining a Greek organization, but even attending a college at which Greeks have a presence. Many stereotypes and mythologies abound, most having to do with the "Animal House" image of frats or the "Southern Belle" reputation of sororities. Some of you might be sure that you want to join a house in order to find social bonding, parties, post-college networking opportunities, and...

Consider the Student Body's Effect on College Life and Campus Housing

Ever hear somebody say that college life was one of their best experiences? Most likely, that has a lot to do with the friends they made along the way. Whether it's in class or campus housing, part of the fun of college is meeting new people — and regardless of where you go, you are going to make friends. Keep in mind that not all colleges are the same, and neither are their students, which means that student life will vary with each...

Saturday, February 1, 2014

How American Universities Evaluate Your Academic Credentials

If you're planning on applying to American universities or colleges, make sure you understand how a U.S. college evaluates your academic credentials. The process usually differs a bit from the procedures that U.S. students must follow. Most importantly, the application process takes a bit more time. Each U.S. college makes is own admissions decisions In many countries, the education system is nationalized and so, in your country, it is...