Students

Smart phones are no longer the privileged property of high-powered businessmen and teen celebrities. Mobile apps make it easier than ever to harness the power of these mini-computers, but wading through the veritable app ocean can be a hassle. In response, we've compiled a list of the top 18 smart phone apps for students, useful in and out of class.

It's taken college coupons and coupon book vendors quite some time to catch up with their tech-savvy, green-minded target audience. Finally, a handful now have websites to boost business for local campus favorites across the country.

Just when you think it's smooth sailing through your college years, you learn about these things called expenses. Mom and Dad have paid for them until now, and may still dish out for them while you're a student. Things like gas, clothing, rent, food, and luxuries (or those things you formerly bought with your allowance) now suck up every available buck.

Ramen noodles have long been a staple of the university diet. You can easily pick ramen up from your local grocery store for as little as 10 cents a pack in a variety of flavors. Ramen recipes are a perfect choice for cash- and time-strapped youngsters on the prowl for simple college student fare.

It's no secret students are turning to alternative methods for cheap college textbooks. But how many upperclassmen teach Cheap Textbooks 101 to incoming freshmen? Here are 14 really good tips to help you save.

Coming soon to a retail store near you: Sales tax relief on your back-to-school supplies, clothing, computers and many other necessities. A couple states even include corsets and corsets laces in their school sales tax relief lists.

Kids want something different in their lunch boxes and moms want easy sandwich recipes. Here are 10 interesting and easy back to school sandwich recipes and after-school treats: All can be made with basic ingredients you'll find at your local supermarket.

If we're really lucky, we run into one or two teachers who make a difference. Sadly, we often leave these people behind as we move on to the next grade, the next school or the next life.

Legend has it freshmen college students gain 15 pounds in their first term. Fact is, this is no legend. Going to college doesn’t just mean changing schools, it means changing lifestyles.