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majors & industries

Aviation Mechanic School: Essential Skills, Job Projections and More

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 10, 2025
Key Takeaways Aviation mechanics work in hangars, repair stations, or airports, inspecting and repairing planes so that they are reliable and safe for takeoff. To become an aviation mechanic, you’ll need to attend an FAA-accredited aviation mechanic school and get certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The average salary for an aviation mechanic in …
student life, tips tools & advice

100 Informative Speech Topics

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 4, 2025
Key Takeaways Informative speeches are intended to educate or inform an audience on a topic without the use of opinions or debates. When choosing an informative speech topic, you should consider your audience, your personal interest in the topic, how long it should be, and if you have enough facts to help you write your …
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college comparisons

12 Good Qualities To Look for in a College

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 27, 2025
Key Takeaway While many students choose schools based on major, location, and cost—there are other good qualities in a college to look for. When researching schools, consider these qualities: majors, location, cost (including financial aid), support services, campus life, housing and dining, college size, class size, class offerings and resources, safety, admission difficulty, and graduation …
careers & internships

Dress to Impress: What To Wear for a Job Interview

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 24, 2025
Key Takeaways Deciding what to wear to an interview can feel overwhelming, but researching the company in advance and knowing what type of workplace it is—business casual, corporate, or creative—can help you prepare effectively. It’s important that you feel comfortable in your interview outfit, dress one step up from the rest of the company, and …
student life

8 Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress and Anxiety in College

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 18, 2025
College can be stressful—especially with academic pressure, financial concerns, and societal pressures looming over you at times. Having healthy ways to cope in college can help get you back on track and feel like yourself again when stress and anxiety want to creep in. Use these eight strategies the next time it all feels like …
financial aid

50+ Common Discounts for College Students

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 12, 2025
Key Takeaway: From covering tuition to the cost of living, college is expensive—but student discounts can help relieve some of that burden. Wondering if your favorite brands offer student discounts? We’ve broken down 50 student discounts into these categories: Tech & Software Entertainment Food & Dining Transportation Insurance Cell Phones Memberships & Subscriptions Retail Fitness …

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