student life

Alternatives to Having a Car on Campus

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most people like having the freedom of a car. It makes everything accessible. However, much like having a car in Chicago or New York City, having a car on campus can be challenging. Many campuses do not have adequate parking for all their students, so driving to class can be a bit dicey. Most students …

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7 Myths About College Freshmen Move-In Day

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

As you get closer to your move-in day, the butterflies might be churning hard in your stomach. After all, you’re moving away from home (likely for the first time) and into your own space. You finally get to meet your roommate(s) and see if you actually get along. You have to share a bathroom with …

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Where 6 Famous Olympians Went to College!

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

With the 2016 Olympics going on, you might have been hearing that some of the younger competitors are still in school. Lily King, for example, currently swims for Indiana University. Many famous Olympians have gone through–and graduated from– collegiate sport programs. Here is a list of five American athletes that have competed after graduating college. …

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Red Flags That Might Mean A College Isn’t the Right Fit For You

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most people probably have an idea of what they want their college experience to be like. When you are applying to colleges, there might be a list of things you are looking for: a large or small campus, small class sizes, intramural opportunities, prestigious programs, affordability, and so on. You might even be able to …

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How to Be a College Commuter Student

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

While there is a convenience to living on campus, there is also something to living off-campus. The space, the ability to cook your own meals, not having to share a room with others, not using a communal bathroom; I could go on. Of course, there are some things to consider when living off-campus. Whether you …

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Finding Volunteer Opportunities on College Campuses

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many high schools have volunteer service requirements that students have to meet in order to graduate. But the volunteering doesn’t have to stop after high school graduation. Here are some ways to find volunteer opportunities in college. Classes Certain classes might have service-learning requirements. This should be apparent in the class overview and syllabus. You …

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College Myth: There are No Jobs for Liberal Arts Degrees

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some of your parents might be worrying because you want to go to a liberal arts school. “How are you going to get a job with a Liberal Arts degree?” they might ask. “Being a Business major is a surefire way to land a job, right? Or in some niche fields like Computer Science?” Liberal …

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6 More of the Weirdest College Traditions

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’ve been to college or university, you know that each campus body tends to have its quirks, something that sets it apart from others. Several of the long-standing traditions have also evolved over time. Others have seen an increase in student participation. Here are six more weird traditions celebrated on college campuses: Mirror Lake …

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Should I Take a Gap Year Before College?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

There is a point in time in many high school students’ careers when every adult is suddenly asking them what they want to do with their lives. It is no longer the slightly endearing question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Instead, it becomes “Where are you going to college? What …