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While many college students across the United States are looking at the calendar and getting ready for a booze-fueled spring break, some students are planning a different kind of vacation bash: their weddings.

Also on Shine: Is 21 Too Young To Get Married?

It's not uncommon for teens attending small religious schools to forgo the typical drinking-and-partying college experience and instead focus on finding their soul mates. At Walla Walla University in Washington state, the idea of "dating to marry" is so much the norm that students have dubbed the school "Western Wedding University."

Is this a match made in heaven? Read on to find out.

As a student, you need all the tax breaks you can get. After all, the sky-high prices of textbooks and the expensive tuition fees can really hurt the wallet. Kathy Pickering, the executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block who previously shared tax tips for the unemployed, explains which tax benefits higher-education students qualify for.

• American Opportunity Credit: Allows eligible taxpayers to claim up to $2,500 for each of the first four years of college for each students. This credit is 40 percent refundable and up to $1,000 may be refunded to the taxpayer even if there is no tax liability.
• Lifetime Learning Credit: You can receive up to $2,000 for qualified education expenses. You can claim this credit only once per return, but there is no limit on the number of years you can claim the credit. You're eligible for this if you're a student who takes one or more courses. Qualified expenses for the Lifetime Learning Credit include the cost of courses that aren't part of a degree or certificate program. So if you work and take occasional courses to strengthen your job skills, you are eligible for this credit.

For more tax benefits for students, read on.

Need to cram for an exam? Whether you're a mom or just a full-time student, check out these tips that OnSugar blogger marybabysteps shared on The College Mom.

Wow, the end of the semester is actually here. Where'd the time go? I'm sure you're saying the same thing. With so much on your plate, you may be wondering how in the world you're going to find time to prepare for final exams, never mind how you'll actually manage to survive them. Trust me, mama, you can do this. Take a deep breath and consider these tips to help you get a handle on your test anxiety during this crazy time.

Schedule Study Time

I've talked about this aspect of time management, but it's especially important at finals to make sure you've set aside plenty of time for study. Write it down in your agenda or planner, and be sure to stick to it — just like any other appointment. You'll find that you're far less stressed if you know you've got the time set aside.

Break It Down

Decide which subjects are most difficult and tackle those first in your study session when your energy level is highest. Also keep in mind that it's impossible to study absolutely everything. Decide which topics are most likely to be on the exams and focus on those. Often professors will provide you with study guides. Take a moment to review the study guides, highlighting the topics that are toughest for you. Breaking things down always makes them seem less overwhelming.

More tips after the break.

If you have a valid student ID, and the new school year has you in need of a little beauty bliss, you're in luck. Now through the end of October, Bliss spas are giving students 20 percent off any service they offer, from facials to the well-beloved Poetic Waxing.You just have to sign up at the Bliss site, and then you can conveniently book your appointment online. If you're not currently enrolled, it almost makes you want to register for some college classes, doesn't it?

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It's that time of year again for Apple's great student deals, which this year is offering a free 8GB iPod Touch with purchase of a new Mac. Additionally, you'll receive special student pricing on your new computer, which amounts to $50 off a MacBook, $100 on an iMac and MacBook Air, and up to $200 on a new MacBook Pro.

The deal, available to college students and faculty of any level, starts today and lasts through Sept. 7. When purchasing your new computer, you'll have to also purchase an iPod Touch, then submit your receipt for an online refund within 90 days of purchase. Sure, it's an extra step, but the rebate process is simple and straightforward — just be sure to make sure you qualify for student pricing before trying to take advantage of this deal.

Good news for students who are aching to jump on the Google Voice train: Google announced this morning that it'll be fast-tracking student requests for access to Google Voice. All you have to do is send your request from the student-mandated request portal and plug in your school-issued .edu email address to get an invite in as little as 24 hours.

Google Voice has plenty of benefits for students and nonstudents alike, including a centralized phone number you can take with you anywhere, visual voicemail that's delivered to your inbox, and free texting to any number. Plus, Palm and iPhone users can get a free app right on their phone (the same app that comes already stocked on the Nexus One).