A stuffed bear = college success?

Careers and Colleges, March, 2002 by Rebecca Harris

Who knew that bringing your favorite teddy bear to college might help you make the dean's list? According to a recent survey of 600 college students by the furniture retailer IKEA, a stuffed animal was a must-have' item for the academically successful. Color choices can also have a' major impact on a student's life.

The survey revealed that freshmen who bring white blankets are more than twice as likely to gain weight compared to students who brought green blankets. And could the Internet ruin your college experience? The survey shows that males with Internet access were 92 percent more likely to drink, while females with Internet access were four times as likely to think about dropping out.