A diary of a college student: Rebecca’s story
“A diary of a college student” is a series where we profile a variety of students to get a glimpse of their day-to-day. Learn from their stories of balancing family, work, and school. I started college...
View ArticleGetting used to living away from home
My name is Alicia and I am from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Two years ago I decided to go to college in the United States because I felt that I had more opportunities there. I am currently a...
View ArticleA diary of a college student: Crystal’s story
“A diary of a college student” is a series where we profile a variety of students to get a glimpse of their day-to-day. Learn from their stories of balancing family, work, and school. Tell us about...
View ArticleA diary of a college student: Nathan’s story
“A diary of a college student” is a series where we profile a variety of students to get a glimpse of their day-to-day. Learn from their stories of balancing family, work, and school. Lately, I...
View ArticleA diary of a college student: Anna’s story
“A diary of a college student” is a series where we profile a variety of students to get a glimpse of their day-to-day. Learn from their stories of balancing family, work, and school. Tell us about...
View ArticleA diary of a college student: Ashley’s story
“A diary of a college student” is a series where we profile a variety of students to get a glimpse of their day-to-day. Learn from their stories of balancing family, work, and school. Tell us about...
View ArticleA diary of a college student: Meagan’s story
“A diary of a college student” is a series where we profile a variety of students to get a glimpse of their day-to-day. Learn from their stories of balancing family, work, and school. Good parents,...
View ArticleTips from a college student: Get involved
Image source: oxy.edu What is the most important part of college? The most important part of college is getting involved. My first year of college was all about being exposed to new things. It was...
View ArticleHomework: college vs. high school
How is homework in college different than in high school? Managing homework in college can be hard and it’s definitely different than in high school. In high school I always had time to scribble down...
View ArticleThe truth about working while in college
“For those who choose to work while in school, like me, life can get a little hectic.” My name is Megan. You could technically call me a “senior”, but I’ve still got another 2 years left at the...
View ArticleFirst impressions: Making college class friends
Determined to make class friends My freshman year of college was terrifying. Although a few students who graduated from my high school were also attending the University of Akron, none of them were in...
View Article7 apps that will actually help you study
Between browsing social media and texting friends, it’s hard to remember that your smartphone can actually help you be a better student. Utilizing the power of your smartphone or tablet with these 7...
View Article15 inexpensive but romantic Valentine’s Day dates
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Need some ideas for a fun, romantic, and affordable date for you and your significant other? We’ve got you covered! Check out these 15 Valentines’s Day date...
View ArticleThe 4 best apps to keep you healthy and active in college
Trying to get fit or stay in shape in college is a difficult task. But, no matter how you choose to exercise, technology can do some of the heavy lifting. Here are four of the best apps to keep you...
View ArticleThe 51-year-old college freshman
I decided to go back to college last fall at the age of fifty-one after my youngest child graduated from high school. I had said for years that I was going to go back to school and now it was time to...
View ArticleGetting Involved on Campus
Finding the balance between class, work, socializing, studying, and everything else can be extremely difficult. Many students question whether adding campus involvement, either in the form of...
View ArticleEllen’s story: A year to remember
Like many college students, during my first years in school, I stressed over exams, juggled parenting with school work, and fretted over getting all my reading done. But, unlike many students, in my...
View ArticleElementary Education: Why it’s right for me
I’ve always wanted to be a teacher I can’t remember a time in my life that I did not want to be a teacher. One of my favorite childhood games was playing teacher; I would line up all my Cabbage Patch...
View ArticleA letter from our CEO, Kevin Walker
Dear savvy students, At ValoreBooks, we never cease to be amazed by our customers. You believe in the value of education and work hard every day to overcome its cost. That fact is so inspiring that we...
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