Author Jillian Foley

by Jillian Foley The core curriculum at Fairfield University is one of the largest in the country, bigger than any other Jesuit college or university except for Marquette University. Fairfield requires students to take 20 classes or 60 credits of core courses.

If you're a college student, chances are that on at least one occasion you've found yourself left with little energy or focus to study for a big final or write a difficult paper. In the past, pick-me-ups like coffee, Diet Coke, or over-the-counter caffeine pills have been popular choices among students to get an extra buzz for studying.