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 Seeing friends again after a summer apart is always exciting, but it's easy to use that as an excuse to put off studying for classes until you're facing midterms. Avoid that pre-exam panic with these study tips to use now while the semester is still new.
* Take and get notes now: The night before a midterm isn't the time to e-mail the class listserv, begging for notes because of a family emergency, whether it's real or concocted. Establish a system to organize notes, whether it's setting aside a different notebook for each class or saving typed lecture notes in separate folders. Be sure to back up your notes using secure wireless Internet. Clearly mark notes with the lecture date and topic that correspond with your syllabus for easier studying later.
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 Bullying doesn't always happen on the playground. Cyber bullying often occurs when a minor uses the Internet or an electronic device to send hurtful or embarrassing messages to another minor. This can mean spreading rumors, posing as another person online or tricking someone into revealing personal information. Cyber bullying is hurtful and stressful for children of all ages.
Here are some tips to help prevent your child from being cyber bullied:
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(ARA) - This back-to-school season promises to be costlier than ever for many American families. Not only will they spend more for personal supplies for their children, families are also being asked to help school districts battle budget shortfalls by supplying basics like toilet paper and trash bags.
A recent survey by the National Retail Federation indicates that Americans are expected to spend more than $55 billion on school supplies this year, up from $47 billion last year. Back-to-school season can become expensive for families who do not plan well.
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 (ARA) - It wasn't that long ago that a summer job could pay for next year's college tuition. Now, by working a summer job while you're in college, you might be able to cover a few credits and a couple months' rent.
Higher tuition prices are a fact of life for today's students. Ultimately, they can lead to a student reconsidering or delaying his or her college plans. According to a 2010 survey released by TD Ameritrade, 36 percent of teens today would consider delaying or not going to college due to the expense it requires. This number is up from 31 percent of teens who reported the same in 2009.
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 (ARA) - Countless adults are returning to the classroom, both online and on the ground, to pursue their education. Whether they're returning to adapt to changes in the economy, are looking to move ahead in their current role or are making the time to pursue the degree they've always wanted, heading back to school to compete in a knowledge-based economy can mean a lot of adjustment and some new experiences.
"Adults returning to school are faced with challenges that can be very different from their younger, sometimes more energetic peers," says Dr. Debra Gold, associate professor and program chair of undergraduate studies at Argosy University, Phoenix. "They tend to have a larger amount of responsibility in their personal lives, requiring them to focus not just on their studies alone."
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 (ARA) - From buying new supplies to soothing first-day jitters, parents have a lot to do to get their kids ready for the new school year. And if your child has a chronic disease, the start of school may feel especially stressful.
Eric, a nurse and father of two sons with hemophilia - a disease in which a person's blood doesn't clot properly - says his family's back-to-school experience isn't all that different from everyone else's. But to make sure the transition goes as smoothly as possible, he recommends taking these extra steps:
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The back-to-school season brings with it the excitement of a new year, reconnecting with friends and fresh challenges. Unfortunately, it also means a hefty price tag for school supplies. This year, students and parents alike should keep an eye out for back-to-school products offering deep discounts through rebates.
Contrary to past perception, today's rebates can be extremely easy to redeem. Also, because rebates offer bigger discounts than point-of-sale markdowns, they give families the best cost savings strategy this back-to-school season.
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 (ARA) - Going back to school usually means new books, supplies and computer software as well as meals, coffee and tuition - all of which can really add up.
Maxine Sweet, vice president of public education at Experian, offers up money-saving tips to make sure you can live within your budget this school year.
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 (ARA) - Kids are using more electronic devices throughout the school year than ever before. They're on cell phones to connect with friends and family, handheld computers for homework, downloading music videos and searching the net and carrying MP3 players for jamming to music.
But because students are always on the go during the busy, hectic school year, there's always the possibility that these electronic devices don't get fully charged at night with a tangle of cords stretching from outlets all around your house.
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