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8 College Resources To Take Advantage Of
In college, you will find yourself in an environment where everything you need is within close reach. Many of the resources at your disposal will be included within your tuition,...
Handling Conflict with Your Roommate
You may not get along with your roommate for all kinds of reasons. Maybe they’re not contributing to household chores, or maybe your personalities don’t mesh as well as you...
College Expectations vs. Reality
As you prep for college, you are probably forming ideas about your college experience. Whether you are gathering your information from movies, TV shows, or wild stories from your...
Tips for After Your College Visits
College visits help you determine which schools you could see yourself attending. Here is a list of ways to maximize the benefits of college visits: Take notes Right after your...
How to Save on Textbooks
Going to college is an expensive endeavor, so finding ways to save money on your textbooks can be a huge win. Here we will explore some cheaper alternatives to getting the...
Homesickness: How to Cope
Attending college is likely to change your life in a lot of ways, especially if you're venturing away from home for the first time. You are entering a chapter of complete self...
High School Junior: Questions for Your Counselor
As a high school junior, it can be stressful and overwhelming to think about your future. Put yourself at ease by making an appointment with your school counselor. They will be...
College Class Registration: Factors to Consider
With so many choices for college class registration, how will you ever decide? These important factors will help you choose the perfect course load for next semester! Time of Day...
15 On-Campus Jobs for Students
Whether you want a job to save money or gain work experience, on-campus jobs are a great option for college students. Not only are they convenient in location, but some offer...
How to Make Friends in College
Making new friends is one of the many things you can look forward to when you go to college. For many students, this is an intimidating prospect. After all, most of the lasting...
Managing Stress in College
If you’re an overwhelmed college student, you may accept chronic stress as a normal part of your daily life. It’s a completely valid response when adjusting to a new...
5 Tips for Choosing a Student Organization
It’s the activity fair on campus. Your hands are full of flyers from organizations promoting their membership. You’ve got a few on your mind that you’d like to check out, but...
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