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So You Want To Be a Teaching Assistant?

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

A large number of students attending college are looking for ways to improve themselves and also take on responsibility outside of their schoolwork. For high achieving individuals with a love for their field of study, becoming a teaching assistant is a great option. Especially for those who plan to become professors or teachers in the …

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5 Educational Blogs Every Student Has to Follow

By Robert MorrisLast updated on December 22, 2022

Education is extremely important nowadays. We live in a world where educated and skilled individuals have better conditions and more successful lives. The job marketplace is also focused on hiring millennials that have knowledge in specific fields. If you choose to educate yourself while you’re still in college, you’ll improve your chances of reaching your …

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Pros and Cons of Graduating College Early

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Typically, when one says they are graduating college early they receive mixed reactions of optimism and pessimism from others. On one hand, people are excited for you and impressed that you were able to graduate in under four years. On the other hand, people may advise you against it, telling you to stay in school …

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10 Ways You Can Improve Productivity Through Gadgets

By Mike JonesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Productivity is a broad term that still has an uncertain nature. Some people prefer to wait for the perfect day when they wake up and just feel productive. Other people just don’t afford the luxury of waiting. So, some might say that productivity is not a personality trait, but a way of living. Basically, what …

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5 Colleges With Great Mountain Views

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

For some people, nothing is more awe-inspiring than a gorgeous mountain view. Whether that means snow-capped peaks, colorful autumn forests, or staring at that jagged skyline, mountains are tough to beat. We are fortunate enough that the United States has a variety of mountains. Here are some beautiful schools a mountain view. Prescott College—Prescott, AZ …

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Top 10 Colleges for Entrepreneurial-Minded Students

By Jessica ThiefelsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Do you want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg? Would you love to have drinks while making deals with the founder of Twitter? If you answered yes to these questions, and dream of starting your own business one day, you’re in luck. A growing number of colleges have capitalized on that trend and instead of …

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The Different Learning Styles: Which Student Are You?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Remember in elementary school the different learning styles? To learn shapes, you’d be given a bunch of different wooden shapes to play with and you’d put them together to make other shapes. Or you’d sing a silly song to learn the 50 states. When getting ready for spelling tests, maybe your teacher would repeat the …

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5 of the Best Colleges for Gamers

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Finding a community of people who share your interests can make the difference between an average and an exceptional college experience. Those who have grown up with a passion for gaming whether it be playing, designing or developing games, consider themselves a part of a virtual community. If you identify as a gamer and want …

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4 Educational YouTube Channels

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Today, there are a lot of different ways to educate yourself and gather information both formally and informally. Whether it be through personal experience, doing your own research, or taking a formal class, there is a myriad of tools and resources to learn new things and get the information you need. If you’re looking for …

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4 Ways to Bond With Your Roommate

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Living with a new person can be awkward, especially when you first start out. It may be hard to think of ways to connect with someone, especially when you’re living in such close quarters right off the bat. It is important to feel comfortable with your roommate so that you can open the lines of …