Ellen Andersen

Ellen is a guest blogger for College Raptor. She is a recent graduate of the University of Iowa. She holds a BA in English with Creative Writing and Psychology. Her current focus is applying to the Fulbright Scholar program.
You can still turn things around during a bad semester
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Turning a Bad Semester Around Before It’s Over

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
It doesn’t matter what point you’re at, sometimes life gets in the way. When you’re in school – whether it’s junior high, high school, or college – this can have a detrimental effect on your grades. Maybe you had to miss classes because of mono, or a close family member died, or your mental health …
college majors
majors & industries

Why Companies Like Hiring Liberal Arts Majors

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Sure, everyone may say that STEM and business majors are the ones set after college. But even CEOs are telling college students that they are hiring Liberal Arts majors and that Liberal Arts majors still have an important part to play in the future job market. Mark Cuban, businessman and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, …
What is an HBCU exactly?
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What Is An HBCU?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
In your college explorations, you’ll hear the term “HBCU” tossed around every now and then about a school. These letters stand for “Historically Black College and/or University”. The name conveys a few facts about the associated schools. What is an HBCU? By hearing this acronym, you understand that people established these schools with the primary …
You should consider an overnight visit at the college of your choice
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Consider Going for an Overnight College Visit

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
While not as popular as an open house visit or traditional campus tours of the school, overnight college visits give you a better look at the inner workings of a school. One perk is that you will likely stay in the residence halls. You can get a feel for how dorm life works, check out …
college comparisons

Colleges for Students Who Love Books!

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Whether having loved reading since the early years or having only recently discovered the joys of the written word, a bibliophile is one who is rarely seen without a book. They often venture out of their written worlds to discuss characters, plots, and criticisms. They are found in all majors, not just English and Literature-related …
Here are some colleges with good food
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5 Great Colleges for Foodies

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Who doesn’t love good food? Sure, we need it to survive, but there are some of us out there who yearn to explore all sorts of different foods. Thankfully, there are plenty of college towns out there (and college campuses) who happily cater to our needs. Here’s just a small list of colleges with good …

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