Category: College Academics

How to Succeed in Large Lecture Classes: Tips from Students

Large lecture classes are a reality at many universities, significantly larger East Coast schools like Penn State, NYU, and UMass Amherst. While these classes can feel overwhelming, plenty of students have navigated them successfully—and so can you! You’ll thrive even in the most extensive lecture halls with the right strategies. 1. Attend Every Class—Even if Attendance Isn’t Mandatory […]

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How East Coast Colleges Support First-Gen Students

What Is the “Hidden Curriculum”? For first-generation college students—those whose parents never earned a four-year degree navigating college isn’t just about academics. There’s also a “hidden curriculum”: the unspoken expectations, cultural norms, and insider knowledge that many continuing-generation students learn at home or through legacy networks. From understanding how to build relationships with professors to […]

Inside the Rise of Industry-Focused Career Centers at East Coast

In today’s competitive job market, a college education alone isn’t enough. Employers want graduates with relevant experience, polished skills, and a deep understanding of their industries. That’s why a growing number of East Coast colleges are investing in industry-focused career centers—specialized hubs that bridge the gap between academics and the real world. These career centers don’t […]

Why East Coast Colleges Are Investing in Future-Proof Majors

As the job market transforms rapidly in response to technological disruption, climate urgency, and digital innovation, East Coast colleges are rethinking what it means to prepare students for the future. One major shift? A growing focus on “future-proof” majors—degree programs in high-growth, high-demand fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and Renewable Energy. These programs don’t just react to […]

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