Tag: students
Navigating the Grad School College Search Process
January 02, 2019. Cassandra Raposo
The college search process is difficult enough for a burgeoning undergrad. Searching for a grad school can be just as stressful.
Why US Students Need International Travel Insurance
December 24, 2018. AAA Staff
Studying abroad? Check out our international travel insurance cheat sheet.
Tow Driver Saves Lives
November 15, 2018. Andrew Sheldon
May 17 started out like any other day in Mike Benson’s life. The owner of Powder Mill Towing & Auto Repair in Parsippany, N.J., was towing a car to Pennsylvania. But as he drove through the Mount Olive section of Interstate 80, everything changed. In front of him, a bus taking fifth-graders on a field…
Affordable Ways to Earn a College Degree
October 19, 2018. Rebecca Galib
Let’s be honest. College is just plain expensive. A bachelor’s degree can cost anywhere from $37,000 to over $130,000, according to the College Board. In 2017, members of Generation X had outstanding student loans averaging $40,000, according to Experian’s State of Student Debt report. Compare that to baby boomers, who owed an average of $36,200,…
NJ Tow Company Owner Recognized for Heroic Response to School Bus Accident
October 17, 2018. Andrew Sheldon
Mike Benson of AAA Preferred Service Provider Powder Mill Towing and Auto Repair received the Outstanding EMS Action by a Citizen Award for his life-saving action.
Credit Cards for College Students
September 13, 2018. Tara Schatz
Credit cards for college students shouldn’t involve a lesson learned in the dangers of reckless spending. Use our guide to to learn how to spend smart.
Finding the Best European Tours for Young Adults
August 21, 2018. Albert Stumm
A guide for young travelers with their sights set on a European travel adventure.
Is Grad School Worth It? How to Determine If It’s the Right Option for You
August 05, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Getting a graduate degree may seem like a no-brainer to some, but it’s a weighted decision to make.
Here’s What To Expect From That First College Tuition Bill
July 19, 2018. AAA Staff
Tips to get mentally prepared for your first college payment.
10 Tips for Tackling Your College Commute
July 17, 2018.
Suggestions to save money, time and headaches as a college commuter.
Must-Have Apps for College Students
July 05, 2018. Angelica Beneke
It’s almost time for classes to start. Make sure you are prepared with these helpful apps.
New Jersey Student Share Traffic Safety Messages
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
Seven local students earned first-place awards for their artwork in the annual AAA Traffic Safety Poster & Video Contest. Students were judged in several grade categories and competed against students from across New Jersey. Winners included: Kindergarten Sean Corcoran, Academy of Our Lady of Grace, Fairview Primary (Grades 1-2) Miah Ovando, first grade, Academy of…
Students Share Winning Traffic Safety Messages
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
More than 3,000 students did their part to help protect cyclists, pedestrians, drivers and passengers through AAA Northeast’s 2018 Traffic Safety Poster and Video Contest. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island submitted entries. Their creations touched on pedestrian, bicycle and school bus safety, distracted driving, child passenger…
Do You Know What Student Loans Pay For?
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Many students wouldn’t be able to attend college without student loans. About 53 percent of adults ages 18 to 29 with bachelor’s degrees have outstanding student loan debt, according to the Pew Research Center. But student loans don’t cover every college-related expense. Students and their families often have to combine funding sources to cover not…
64 Must-See Sights in Europe
March 01, 2018. AAA Staff
Inspire your next European vacation with this guide to the best attractions in Europe. Click here for helpful travel tips and videos, too!
5 Smart Ways to Build Savings for Your Most Important Life Events
January 22, 2018. Joanna Cutrara
Everything you need to know about how to build savings for your next vacation, celebration or major life event.
ADA: Driving Under the Influence Like ‘Vehicular Roulette’
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
When Martin Heidgen of Valley Stream, N.Y., drove drunk on July 2, 2005, he crashed his Chevrolet pickup into a limousine at highway speeds, killing 59-year-old Stan Rabinowitz and 7-year-old Katie Flynn. “When you drive under the influence, you are playing vehicular roulette,” said Maureen McCormick, chief of vehicular crimes at the Nassau County District…
AAA Offers Driving Training Classes in Rhode Island
January 15, 2018. AAA Staff
There is a new option for driver training in Rhode Island. AAA Northeast now offers classroom instruction. Courses are held at the club’s new East Providence facility, at 10 River Road, which is just minutes from Interstate 195. Students receive instruction based on a 33-hour curriculum approved by the Community College of Rhode Island, as…
Massachusetts Heroes Set Traffic Safety Examples Worth Following
December 18, 2017. AAA Staff
The world may never know what it would take to force Doris Frizzell from her position as a crossing guard at Shaughnessy Elementary School in Lowell. Despite bouts of inclement weather and dangerous traffic conditions – the school is located in one of the city’s busiest areas – Frizzell has spent the last 12 years…
AAA Recognizes Safe Rides Group and Police Officers in Connecticut
December 18, 2017. AAA Staff
High school students in Wilton don’t have to worry about how to get home on Friday or Saturday nights. Since 2013, Wilton Safe Rides has given thousands of teenagers easy and anonymous access to safe, free transportation. Dozens of volunteers help operate the student-run group, which gives free rides home to high school students who…