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Your Two Cents: Did You Get Money For Good Grades?

Aug 27 2008 - 6:30am by SavvySugar

It's back-to-school time, and most middle school students in Washington, D.C., are entering with new motivation to do well in school. The district is testing a new incentive program that rewards kids with money for getting good grades, and they could earn up to $100 per month. While my parents didn't use money to motivate me to get good grades, many of my friends' parents paid them for doing well in school. Did your parents use money to motivate you? Source

Your Two Cents: Did You Get Money For Good Grades?

Yes, I was rewarded with money for good grades.

Money was used as motivation if I was struggling in a particular subject.

No, my parents didn't motivate me with money.

Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below.

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Internship Open at The Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation

Aug 22 2008 - 8:00am by SavvySugar

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Internship Open at The Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation

Intern Queen Lauren Berger has officially rolled out her new business, the quarterlife Internship Program, and recently posted an opening for an internship at The Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation. Interning and volunteering are the most effective ways to build our resumes during school, and hey, the potential of a celeb sighting while you're interning at a do-good foundation isn't a bad deal. That particular spot is for a Communications/Web Design Intern, but the quarterlife Internship Program has several opportunities with various organizations that would be amazing for college students.

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How Money Are You: Average Cost of College

Aug 7 2008 - 12:30pm by SavvySugar

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How Money Are You: Average Cost of College

Most of you are well-acquainted with student loans — after all, 70 percent of you are still paying them off. But look on the bright side: The cost of college has been going up every year, and students entering this Fall will pay up to $1,400 more this year for tuition than last year. Think you're up on the cost of higher education.

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Could You Survive on One Tank of Gas For the Summer?

Aug 6 2008 - 6:00am by SavvySugar

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Could You Survive on One Tank of Gas For the Summer?

It's Summertime, and gas is expensive. So what's a savvy college student to do. If you're Danni Brancaccio of Vancouver, Washington, you attempt to survive the entire Summer break on one tank of gas purchased by your parents.

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Should More College Towns Offer Food Banks?

Jul 31 2008 - 6:30am by SavvySugar

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Should More College Towns Offer Food Banks?

The University District food bank near the University of Washington typically caters to the needs of the working poor and single parents, but recently it has seen more college students coming in for food because they can't afford to eat. A food bank across the country from University District is finding a similar pattern, and the director of the Cornucopia Food Pantry at the University of New Hampshire says:

There is a stereotype that well, if they're in college, they can afford to eat. But there are some students who have hardly any disposable income, and because of that, the food budget suffers. They either eat really badly, or they just don't eat enough.

Most community food banks simply require identification that someone lives in the area to gain access to their services. Do you think more college towns should have food banks or would too many students take advantage of them?

Should More College Towns Offer Food Banks?

Yes, more colleges should help students by offering food banks.

Maybe, but they'd have to carefully monitor things so students don't abuse the gesture.

No, too many students would take advantage of free food.

Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below.

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