Kali Slaymaker

Kali is the Marketing & Outreach Coordinator at College Raptor. Her interest in higher education sparked while volunteering as an undergraduate, where she interacted with prospective and new college students on campus.
Here's how to stay healthy in college.
tips tools & advice

Tips to Stay Healthy in College

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Most college students are young and relatively healthy. However, the all you can eat cafeterias and large pizza specials can ruin even the fittest body. Take advantage of the easy things you can do to stay healthy in college! Let’s start with the obvious. Go to the gym One of the most important ways to …
A piggy bank standing on top of a pile of coins.
financial advice & planning

Why You Should Start Saving for College ASAP

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Calculating how to pay for college is stressful. It can lead to many emotional conversations and decisions between parents and students. Knowing you can’t go to your dream school because you can’t afford it can be heartbreaking, but if you set up a savings plan early enough, you can save yourself from this situation. If …
A study schedule can really help you get on top of your studying
tips tools & advice

How Do You Create a Study Schedule?

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Depending on your high school rigor and schedule, you may be a bit culture-shocked when it comes to college studying. College classes are naturally more difficult than high school. That shouldn’t scare you, it should make sense. As each year progresses, you have more knowledge and are ready for more challenging courses. You spent many …
Female college student leaning on a building post while studying.
student life

11 Things to do Between Classes

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
As a college student, you have a lot of freedom over your schedule. You have a long list of classes that you can add to make a customized schedule. Perfect, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out how you want it. It would be really nice to have a block of classes each day starting …
Where did some of the top college football coaches go to college?
student life

Where Top College Football Coaches Went to School

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
The school year is just around the corner. The fall season brings fresh school materials, cooler weather, bonfires, pumpkin everything, marching bands, and football. Football is an important aspect to many college cultures around the culture. It boosts school pride and engages students in experiencing camaraderie with their classmates. Many people anticipate the start of …
You're at your dorm room and ready to move in!
student life

Letter to Students About College Move In Day

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Dear Students, Wow! The day is here, and it probably feels surreal. The planning, applications, and search is done. You have arrived at your dorm. It’s most likely better and worse than you imagined at the same time. It may be not as nice as your room at home, yet seems so much more awesome! …
It's college move in day for your student.
student life

A Letter to Parents about College Move In Day

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Dear Parents, Take a deep breath. The day has come, college move in day. It is a big moment in your child’s life, but also yours. Your student is excited about freedom, friends, and less class time than high school (okay other important academic interests as well). You’re nervous. You won’t be around to help …
A student driving a car with their phone attached to the dashboard.
student life

Uber on College Campuses

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you are from a metropolitan area or pay attention to the news, you have probably heard of Uber. Uber is similar to a taxi service but more convenient for its users and drivers. Users download the app and easily find a ride at a reasonable cost, you pay online through the app, and the …

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