Carthage Compass: College Blog

Carthage Compass: A Blog About Navigating College Life
Welcome to Carthage Compass, a blog about campus life, academics, and everything in between. From exploring different majors and advice from current students to dorm room decorating ideas and tips on making friends, we cover it all to help you navigate your college adventure!
Blog Posts
10 high-paying majors you may not know about
Read More “10 high-paying majors you may not know about”Some lesser-known areas of study, like criminal justice or computer science, are great majors that can provide fulfilling and successful careers.
Questions to ask when choosing a college
Read More “Questions to ask when choosing a college”To help prospective students in their college research, we compiled a list of the most asked questions about college.
Guide to double majoring in college
Read More “Guide to double majoring in college”Choosing a college major can feel like a big decision — especially if you’re interested in more than one field. The good news is, you don’t have to choose just one.
6 perks of attending a college with small classes
Read More “6 perks of attending a college with small classes”With a student-to-faculty ratio of just 13:1 and an average class size of 16, students at Carthage will not get lost in the college crowd.
Dorm room decorating ideas
Read More “Dorm room decorating ideas”Looking for some great ways to turn your dorm room into a cozy, comfortable home away from home?
College majors that make a difference
Read More “College majors that make a difference”Interested in learning how you can make a difference? Discover majors that can impact the community and the world around you.
6 strategies for finding the perfect major
Read More “6 strategies for finding the perfect major”Finding the perfect major isn’t always easy. We asked Carthage students how they found the right major for them. Here is their advice.
Different types of business majors
Read More “Different types of business majors”If you’re interested in a career with limitless opportunities, a degree in business is the way to go. Carthage’s School of Business and Economics offers a variety of different majors.
8 pieces of the best advice for incoming freshmen
Read More “8 pieces of the best advice for incoming freshmen”Current Carthage students give great advice for students entering their first year of college.
12 ways to make friends in college
Read More “12 ways to make friends in college”How exactly do you make those lifelong friends everybody’s always talking about? Here are some tips.
Best study tips for college students
Read More “Best study tips for college students”Here are eight effective study tips, brought to you by Carthage students, to help you be successful in your classes.
Best places to study abroad in college
Read More “Best places to study abroad in college”Attending college is all about broadening your horizons and trying new things, and students can do that through Carthage’s J-Term study tours!
Carthage professors who help students land awesome jobs
Read More “Carthage professors who help students land awesome jobs”Carthage College faculty members leverage their extensive networks, industry expertise, and personalized guidance to open doors for their students.
Research opportunities for undergraduate students
Read More “Research opportunities for undergraduate students”Research gives students hands-on experience in their field, helping them explore future career material, build strong resumes, and gain new insights into their major.
7 reasons to play sports at Carthage
Read More “7 reasons to play sports at Carthage”At Carthage College, it’s possible to play sports in college and get a first-rate education.













