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You’re on campus now. You’re having a great time, learning the rhythm of the school, and finding your place. But have you visited a college advisor yet? You’ve probably heard the term, and someone might have explained it to you. However, there’s a lot more to college advising than it may seem. Here, I review […]
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It’s Winter Break! Christmas and other holidays have passed, and you finally have time to think about what you want to do before returning to school. Whether you want to make the most of this Winter Break or you want to plan ahead for your next one, here are some ways to make Winter Break productive. #1:
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Finals week is coming up, and with it comes a mountain of stress. Vacation is right around the corner, so close that you can almost taste it. Before you can relax too much, however, you have to finish out strong. Not to worry! Here are nine easy-to-implement strategies to help you master your finals. #1:
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At one point or another in your college career, you might wonder whether or not you should take community college classes. The idea might seem like it’s intimidating, a waste of time, or more hassle. It certainly can be frustrating to have one more thing cutting into your breaks, or one more thing adding to
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In my experience, the people who excelled the most in college weren’t necessarily the smartest people, but they were the ones who figured out how to manage their time well. There is no perfect method for time management in college, as everyone’s brain works a bit differently. Your first semester is the perfect time to
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We’ve been writing a lot about studying abroad lately (see here and here). While your time abroad is fantastic, there are many questions when returning. One of those at the forefront is this: how can you include your study abroad in your resume? Luckily, we have the answers, which we break down below. Awards +
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It’s that time of year again! With back to school right around the corner, there’s the inevitable rush to get college shopping done before everything is sold out. So where are the best places to do your college shopping? We’ve compiled the ultimate (and quick!) list for you to save you the headache of bouncing
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For many of us, summer school is either the best way to make sure you get out in four years or the best way to get ahead. However, it can be difficult to take classes in such a condensed period of time. Most schools have summer sessions that only last 4-6 weeks! That means that
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If you’ve looked into college academics at all, chances are that you’ve seen the word “minor” floating around. So what is a college minor? Is it something useful or worth pursuing? How much work is it? In this article, we go through all the important things you need to know about a college minor before
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For some people, a title telling you how to make friends in college is a laughing matter. Making friends? You might think. That’s ridiculous. My parents met all of their friends in college. And that might be the case. However, if you found this article, you’re probably like I was when I started college, and
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