Scholarship

Funding

Easy ways to get additional scholarships By Deborah J. Sergeant You may have snapped some scholarships already; however, it’s still possible to nab some more money to help out with your schooling this year and…

Matt Liptak is a life-long learner who attended five colleges in his academic career: East Stroudsburg University (1989-1990), SUNY Morrisville (1990-1992), Utica College (1992-1993), Tompkins Community College (2004), and Buffalo State College (2005-2007). He graduated from SUNY Morrisville with an AAS in journalism technology, and from Buffalo State with a BA in communication studies. Don’t give up!

‘If I Had to Do it Over Again’

Five colleges later, here I am… By Matthew Liptak The first time I went to college was in the fall of 1989. Tienanmen Square had just happened. The Berlin Wall was about to fall, and…

Jobs

How Working in College Works for You

By Melissa Stefanec A lot of students tend to shy away from having a job while college classes are in session. Some people think having a job will distract students from their studies. Some people…

Joshua S. McKeown, Ph.D., associate provost and director for International Education and Programs at SUNY Oswego

A Diverse Campus

Number of international students on the rise at Oswego By Deborah J. Sergeant If it seems the number of international students at SUNY Oswego has gone up over the years, you are correct. About 15…

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10 Ways to Meet People on Campus

It’s not really hard. Just get involved By Deborah J. Sergeant Meeting new friends represents one of the more fun — and, at times, challenging — aspects of college. If you’re introverted, it may feel…

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Swell Stuff for Your Dorm

By Deborah J. Sergeant Most dormitories come with the basic necessities — a bed, desk and chair. Cozy up your room with a few accessories that will make your dorm life more comfortable and fun.…

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Making a Difference, the Mentor-Scholar Way

Mentor-scholar program offers Oswego County youth and college students a chance to change each other’s lives. More than 100 SUNY Oswego students have participated By Melissa Stefanec In general we assume the people around us…

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Credit Cards: The Curse in Your Wallet

By Deborah J. Sergeant Buy now-pay later. It sounds like an easy way to get what you want now; however, buying on credit can easily rack up debt you cannot handle. Even worse, many students…