President Works To Keep Students Happy
High Point University, a “once-sleepy institution in the hills of North Carolina” is now evidently thrumming with vitality, thanks to the efforts of its president, Nido R. Qubein, a Lebanese-born High Point alumnus and author of the books “How to Get Whatever You Want” and “Close Like a Pro: Selling Strategies for Success.”
Among Qubein’s innovations since arriving three years ago are an ice-cream truck that circles the campus, dispensing free treats (500 choices!); valet parking; a concierge (who will handle your dry cleaning); and the hiring of a “director of WOW!,” whose sole mission is to keep up the spirits of the university’s charges. [Brainiac]
16 Money Management Tips for College Students
As if paying off your student loan isn’t enough of a burden already, there are other expenses that you have to think about. At your young (but bewildering) age, finances may sound like such a big responsibility. But if you can spend your money wisely, then it shouldn’t be a dilemma. Here are a few tips for students on a budget. [Find Help America]
The Top 5 Google Tools For Students
Okay college kids, it’s time for a brief course in Googleducation. Here are the top 5 ways Google can help any student get through college. [My Name Is Joel]
