For Parents

Many college students often choose to stay on campus during the "off" season in order to take advantage of job opportunities, additional classes or to experience living on their own a bit longer. No matter what the motivation is, you should consider these four tips if you're planning on staying at your "home away from home" this summer.

While high school graduation may seem like a scary end to familiar teachers, classrooms, cliques and cafeterias, it means the start of a new, exciting adventure into the collegiate world. Here are some ways to get you ready for a different lifestyle with new friends, professors, and parties, while soaking in the summer sun.

In this article, we help parents understand what bank account is best for their student. These tips are helpful for first time students or students looking to put their earnings away this summer.

Is an e-reader essential for college? Nowadays, with online shopping at its best and new, easy-to-use gadgets that have the potential to assist academically, like the Kindle, iPad, and Nook, these purchases can make things more and more complicated, so we've taken a look to see if it's really worth it.

Prom season is one of the most exciting times of the year.  Fancy dresses, limo rides, expensive restaurants with your main man... it’s all so glamourous, but can become expensive fast.  It is even harder for couples who have to decide between prom at two different schools.  Wishing you could beat the prom blues and have the night of your dreams?  Here are some cost-cutting tips you won’t want to miss.

Bundle, a site teaching students and young adults about money, shared several stories and links with UChic to help our students understand internships, whether unpaid internships are worth it and where to find the best summer job.

Fad diets might seem like a great way to lose the winter weight gain, but they can be dangerous. We've also got some diet myths that you may be surprised to learn about.

A high school in California has a women's studies class, now at 120 students from 25 in 2008 when it began, that focuses on being a trailblazing woman, a woman who will change the world.