Posts Tagged ‘youtube’
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
My College Guide knows that choosing your college major ranks up there as one of the top stressors just below choosing a college and financial aid! We’ve said it over and over: an undecided major is not a bad thing. In fact, it may help you find a new interest or passion that you didn’t even know you had!
Don’t just take our word for it! Check out this great video from High Point University. Hear the Chair of the English Department, Dr. Matthew Schneider, at High Point University make some very good points about why an undecided major is nothing to fear! Watch Undecided? by High Point University on YouTube or below.
Feel better? Not choosing a major doesn’t automatically mean you will take seven years to finish college! Read about this college myth and more right here on My College Guide.
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Tags: Choosing a Major, college major, college majors, college myth, college myths, Colleges and Social media, colleges and youtube, high point university, undecided major, youtube
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Thursday, April 28th, 2011
My College Guide has told you time and time again that when it comes to choosing a college, it’s about the right fit for you. How will your college of choice prepare you for your future career and life in the real world? No matter what your career aspirations may be, you can find a school that will complement.
Check out this unusual college class from RISD, the Rhode Island School of Design. Students didn’t just attend a course sponsored by gaming giant Hasbro, they also created their own game! This is interdisciplinary college coursework at its finest. Not only did these RISD students get a chance to try something different and think outside the box, dabbling in different branches of design, but they have something to add to their resume – and a heap of real world experience thrown in!
Visit the college campus at schools you are interested in. Ask your questions and see how your dream college will prepare you for life! Watch RISD and Hasbro Explore Game Play on YouTube or below.
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Tags: Choosing a College, college class, college classes, college courses, Colleges and Social media, colleges and youtube, hasbro, interdisciplinary course, rhode island school of design, RISD, unusual college classes, youtube
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Some of the best moments of college life happen outside the classroom! Joining on-campus clubs and organizations can help you make friends, discover new interests, and can change your life! While not available on every college campus, you might have the opportunity to learn about and possibly join in Greek life.
This video from Boise State University reveals one student’s experience in joining a fraternity. You’ll discover the surprising benefits that he has found through his involvement on on-campus Greek life! Greek life probably isn’t what you think. Why not give it a try and see for yourself if it’s the right fit for you? Watch Boise State Students Share Their Best Experience – Beyond the Classroom on YouTube or below.
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Tags: boise state university, College Life, college video, Colleges and Social media, colleges and youtube, greek life, video, youtube
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Friday, February 18th, 2011
Worried about college dorm life? This fun video from Barnard College should help to put your mind at ease! There’s a lot of very good reasons to consider living on campus. Forget what you’ve seen on TV—dorm living is so not like the movies.
Be close to everything and make friends easily. Explore the residence halls at Barnard College and listen to actual students about what they’ve learned from the dorm experience. Don’t forget to check out our article on great things to bring along to make your dorm room feel like home before you head off to college. You can watch At Home in the Halls on YouTube or below.
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Tags: barnard college, Choosing a College, college, college experience, College Life, Colleges and Social media, colleges and youtube, dorm, dorm housing, dorm living, on campus living, residence hall, youtube
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Friday, February 4th, 2011
Wondering why you don’t receive an instant response from your dream school? This great YouTube video from Dartmouth College relays a few impressive facts regarding the admission process from actual college admission professionals!
Here’s a few of the highlights from last year’s process (and we’re guessing that this year will be even bigger!): Dartmouth Admissions read 40,000 teacher recommendation, received college applications from 138 countries, and looked over 187 applications from people named John. You know My College Guide loves when colleges get personal and this inside look at the Dartmouth College admissions process is certainly insightful and worth a look! Watch Dartmouth College Class of 2014 on YouTube or below.
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Tags: admission, college, college acceptance, college acceptance letter, college admission, college admission process, college admissions, college videos, colleges and youtube, dartmouth, dartmouth college, getting into college, video, youtube
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Friday, January 28th, 2011
You’ve worked hard on your college application. You filled in all the blanks, you have amazing letters of recommendation, and your essay absolutely rocks! Did you ever wonder what happens to your college application after you mail it out? This video from Butler University goes behind the scenes to show you the faces of college admissions at work!
Watch What Happens to My Application (for Early Action and Regular Decision) on YouTube or below. Take planning your college education into your own hands: do the research so you can make an informed decision. If you don’t know what early action is, we’ve got the perfect supplemental reading just for you!
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Friday, January 21st, 2011
It’s probably pretty obvious that My College Guide loves Facebook. From the Facebook college class list we compiled (stay tuned for an updated edition) to our own My College Guide Facebook Fan Page: we can’t get enough!
But, we must admit, even we get tired of the Farmville requests. Check out this funny look at Facebook in real life from the creative students at Ottawa University. Produced by OU’s own Braves TV, the student group in charge of creating videos for Ottawa University (would that look nice on a resume or what?), it’s a real world look at life as Facebook. Watch Ottawa University: Facebook in Real Life on YouTube or below.
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Tags: braves tv, college, College Life, Colleges and Social media, colleges and youtube, facebook, ottawa university, OU, video, youtube
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Friday, January 7th, 2011
My College Guide is a big fan of college YouTube videos: it’s easy access to the college campuses that you have been dreaming about! Instead of reading a long multi-page list of college facts so dry and dull they can move you to tears, you can simply watch an info-packed video about a school. Easy, entertaining, and (hopefully) memorable.
Of course, we would never suggest that it’s a replacement for basic research: you should always know the majors, location, and other key factors to a college, but it is a great way to add a little zip to an otherwise lengthy, sometimes stress-inducing process! To see what we mean, watch Johns Hopkins The Model of a Modern University on YouTube or below. If you need a laugh, make sure to check out the blooper reel.
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Tags: Choosing a College, choosing a college major, college, college fun, College Life, college mascot, Colleges and Social media, colleges and youtube, johns hopkins university, youtube
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Friday, December 31st, 2010
Since My College Guide pointed out the supplemental video essay option at a handful of colleges, we knew we should also provide you with a concrete example of what college admissions are looking for in these videos! The College of William and Mary created their own fantastic college application video to give college admission applicants a helpful nudge in the right direction.
This award-winning YouTube video is an easy way to gauge the effectiveness of your own college supplemental video essay. Does your video have what it takes? Watch the College of William and Mary Application Prompt on YouTube or below. If you only remember one thing from this video, make sure it’s this: You aren’t telling us who you are, you are giving us a sense of who you’ll become.
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Friday, December 24th, 2010
You aren’t quite there yet, but when remembering the stress of dealing with high school finals, the thought of college finals week might really make you worry! Colleges often have special events and programs designed to put you at ease and to help take the stress away from what can be a very stressful time.
At the Rutgers-Newark campus of Rutgers University, students have a chance to relax and unwind with massages, makeovers, and all kinds of activities. See how students de-stress, have fun, and unleash their creative side. Watch Feeling Stressed During Finals from Rutgers University on YouTube or below.
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Tags: college, college advice, college finals, college fun, College Life, Colleges and Social media, colleges and youtube, finals week, rutgers university, youtube
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