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College 101: Should You Sue?

By Scholarship Media | Aug. 29, 2019

Over the summer, I was driving back and forth to work every day. I knew the route pretty well, and I had to be particularly careful at this one intersection, because it seemed like every time I was there people were running the stop sign. One day, I saw a driver obey the stop sign and, after that driver went through, I took my turn — only to find out that the next driver wasn’t planning to stop for the stop sign. The next driver hit me.

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The perfect Badger checklist for the perfect school year

By Life and Style Staff | Aug. 20, 2019

As summer has come and gone and the new school year approaches, there are many things that need to be done before classes start on Sept. 4. Moving into a new place and figuring out who is bringing what, getting your school supplies and returning to the school mindset again.

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7 things nobody told me before I went far away for college

By Cara Suplee | Aug. 20, 2019

Here are some wise words that I could have benefited from before starting my freshman year, and now you can use them before your first steps on campus.

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College 101: Should You Buy a Used Car Online?

By Scholarship Media | Aug. 18, 2019

Although buying used cars online can be risky, taking the proper precautions can help you score a great car at a low price. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, here’s how to find a used car from the comfort of your home.

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College 101: What Do Security Certificates Actually Do?

By Scholarship Media | Jun. 11, 2019

At a time when major tech companies are grappling with data storage and security, it’s understandable to want to learn more about the mechanics behind security.

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College 101: Getting the Word Out About a Product

By Scholarship Media | Jun. 11, 2019

It is one thing to come up with a great idea. It is something else entirely to take advantage of that idea and to try to get it to market. Entrepreneurship is defined by a mix of good luck, persistence, and know-how.

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College 101: How Do Term Deposits Work?

By Scholarship Media | Jun. 3, 2019

Put simply, a term deposit is a safe way to save your money, assuming that you don’t want to be able to access the money earlier than your target date in order to help pay for school tuition or luxury homes. That’s because, unlike other long-term savings options like a Roth IRA, a term deposit doesn’t allow you to retrieve money from it until its conditions have been met.

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College 101: Can Oakley Sunglasses Be Used as Safety Glasses?

By Scholarship Media | Jun. 3, 2019

Lab safety is an important aspect of any type of scientific research, so it’s vital that you have proper eyewear when using lab equipment that could put your health at risk. Although sunglasses are a form of protective eyewear, they are still a poor choice if you’re going to be operating x-ray machinery. That’s because sunglasses protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays, which are different than the gamma rays produced by an x-ray.

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College 101: 5 Ways to Generate more B2B Sales Leads

May. 28, 2019

Building a business and finding sales leads can be tricky enough when dealing with consumers. However, B2B leads are a whole different ballgame entirely. If you’re looking to capture more leads, we’ll go into some specific methods you should consider.

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College 101: Planning a Vacation Without Losing Your Mind

By Scholarship Media | Apr. 27, 2019

Planning isn’t exactly fun. But it’s work that you put in because you know that it will pay off later. A well-planned vacation is going to make you happier and reduce your stress levels; a poorly planned one will do the opposite. If your vacation is stressful, you’ll miss out on all of the good and healthy effects that vacations have.

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College 101: What Can I Do with an Architecture Degree?

Apr. 25, 2019

Architecture is a richly rewarding field of study. Gaining an architecture degree won’t be easy, but if you work hard to reach your goals, you’ll be met with a variety of career options. An architecture degree is your gateway to a career as a building architect, as we’ll see, but that’s not your only option. An architecture degree offers many fascinating paths.

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College 101: Turning Passion into a Career

By Scholarship Media | Apr. 10, 2019

I have always loved to travel. I took a gap year off before college to go on a trip to Latin America, and I just did a study abroad in Europe last year. I even did it during spring semester so that I could work on organic farms through WWOOF this summer through Eastern Europe. I guess you can see where this is going: I really, really want to make this my job. But you can’t just WWOOF your entire life — I get that. How can I maybe make a livelihood out of traveling?

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Spring break unplugged

By Colleen Muraca | Mar. 7, 2019

Spend time in the present and enjoy your spring break. Unplug, ditch the phone and take a genuine break from it all, especially from social media.

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3 tips to stay safe on campus

By Lailee Connell | Mar. 7, 2019

It's no secret that security and safety are on the minds of many UW students, here are some easy ways to stay safe, be alert and aware of your surroundings.

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Guide to spending a winter in Madison

By Ryan Molini | Mar. 7, 2019

It's not all just beer and cheese curds. Madison has a lot of other options for winter activities and here a few new ones to consider when spending the rest of "spring semester" in the Wisconsin tundra.

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College 101: Choosing the Best Office Space

By Scholarship Media | Feb. 19, 2019

Office spaces and large office buildings are usually owned and managed by companies and rented out to the businesses that use them as workplaces. Some business owners own their own workspaces, but that's not the norm. Unless you have a good reason not to, renting is probably the right play.

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Appreciate love this year

By Dana Munro | Feb. 15, 2019

Don't dread Valentine's Day this year by stressing to impress your significant other with gift ideas or acting like being single isn't killing you. Value and appreciate the relationships you have in all ways, shapes and forms.

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College 101: iPhone Frustrations

By Scholarship Media | Feb. 13, 2019

Unfortunately, it's true that AppleCare doesn't cover everything. While it has a better reputation than many other extended warranties out there today, Apple can get you with its exceptions and loopholes, forcing you to foot the bill to cover repair costs yourself. And we all know that Apple is not exactly known for low prices.

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College 101: Choosing a Motorcycle

By Scholarship Media | Feb. 13, 2019

Motorcycles are wonderful vehicles, and there are lots of reasons that so many Americans own and ride them. Of course, some areas and states are more motorcycle-friendly than others, so it’s perfectly understandable that your change in scenery has prompted you to think more about your riding options!

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College 101: City Safety By Design

By Scholarship Media | Feb. 13, 2019

Street safety is way more controversial than most people would assume. To be fair, navigating our streets safely is something many of us take totally for granted right up until it matters most. That probably won’t fly much longer given how many Americans are migrating to major metros. Officials at the US Census Bureau published a report last year again emphasizing the sustained growth across multiple American cities. Things rarely get easier with more people in the mix, and street safety is no exception. That much is certain.