Stephanie Farah

Stephanie Farah is a former writer and senior editor for Carnegie and CollegeXpress. She holds a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin and a master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas. At various times, she has been an uncertain undergrad, a financial aid recipient, a transfer applicant, and a grad student with an assistantship and a full ride. Stephanie is an avid writer, traveler, cook, and dog owner.

Articles

5 Great Opportunities I Didn't Take in College That You Should Your four years of college will be full of opportunities, so take it from someone who's been there and don't miss out on them. Here are a few examples!
What You Need to Know About Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state students often pay higher tuition than state residents at public universities. Here's what you need to know to avoid sticker shock.
How Can I Help Students Thinking of Dropping Out of High School? Dropping out of high school is a big deal, and ensuring students stay in school is crucially important. Here's some expert advice on helping these students.
Before You Borrow: What You Need to Know About Student Loan Auto-Defaults Acting as a cosigner for your child's student loans may seem like a great way to help him or her pay for college, but some lenders make it more difficult than others. Read on for some advice on helping your child avoid "auto-defaults."
College Student City Guide: Austin There isn't another city quite like it, where cowboys and hipsters orbit the same barbeque and live music joints. It's weird. It's wonderful. It's Austin.
College Student City Guide: Boston Here, we welcome you to that feisty New England city that is still a quintessential college town, where the Red Sox call home and they love that dirty water: Boston.
At Singularity University, the Future is Now A non-university in Silicon Valley is fostering the development of awe-inspiring advances in science and technology.
How Should I Advise My Students After They've Been Accepted to Colleges? A lot of students don’t seek further advising after they’ve decided which college to attend, but you can still offer help. Here’s what you should do.
How Can I Help Prevent Students From Cheating in School? Students may succumb to cheating with the pressure of college admission, but it's risky. Here's what one of our experts suggests to help you prevent it.
The Ultimate Vegetarian and Vegan Guide to Good Eating in College Though many campus dining halls offer options, being a vegetarian or vegan can be tough. Here's an ultimate guide to your college cafeteria and beyond.

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