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What is a Sea Grant College?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

What is it? In 1966 Congress passed an act called the National Sea Grant College Program Act. In partnership with NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the program would promote research, education, training, and projects in relation to conservation of coasts, marine areas, and Great Lakes resources. There are 33 colleges and universities taking part …

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5 Ways to Avoid Procrastination

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 28, 2024

Key Takeaway Procrastination is when you keep putting off the tasks you need to do, often by focusing on less urgent, more enjoyable activities. While it might feel good in the moment, procrastination often leads to increased stress later on. To overcome procrastination, it’s important to recognize that you are doing it and identify the …

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The 50 Best Colleges in the United States: 2017 Rankings

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Our Top 50 Best College award is the most-selective honor in our 2017 Best Colleges rankings. We analyzed data on each school from thousands across the country and selected the 50 best of the four-year colleges throughout the nation. This list includes schools of all sizes, with varying majors and both public and private institutions. …

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Mental Health Handbook for College Students

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

Mental health awareness efforts have become common on college and university campuses across the U.S. According to the American Psychological Association, more students are seeking treatment at college counseling centers than ever before. But why is this? Is it because of stress, increased availability of drugs and alcohol, or are we just talking about it …

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Should I Bring a Computer to College?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Wondering whether you should bring a laptop to college or not? Wonder no more! While we can’t give you an exact answer, we are able to bring up points you may not have thought about. In the end, it’s going to be up to you to make the decision, but we’re happy to help along …

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Mistakes College Freshmen Make

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

College can be a culture shock for a lot of freshmen. Moving to a new city, making all new friends and being on your own can be stressful and tough to navigate. Luckily, we’ve identified common mistakes in college that freshmen make and helpful tips and tricks to avoid them. Blowing Off Syllabus Week A …

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5 Bizarre College Majors in the U.S.

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

For every ordinary, there is extraordinary. A majority of college students might find themselves pursuing more traditional degrees. However, for some college-bound scholars traditional is not the way to go. There are a number of bizarre and unusual majors out there in the wide world of college. For example, in the UK you can major …

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15 Surprisingly Affordable Colleges for Midwestern Middle Class Families

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many middle class families in the Midwest think that their only affordable college options are the state schools. While these may be great options, they are certainly not the only affordable schools for these students and families. Before we jump in to which colleges we found to be most affordable for middle class Midwestern families, it’s important …

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Don’t Wait to Figure Out The Cost of College

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

As recently as 3 or 4 years ago, financial aid had a season. It was limited and finite, but much like Christmas music that begins to play before Thanksgiving or Valentine’s Day decorations that spring up January 2nd, financial aid season has also been affected by seasonal “creep”. It used to be that you couldn’t …

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Things to Keep in Mind When Starting College

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

For hard of hearing and deaf students in colleges and universities, there can be a variety of obstacles on the path to pursuing higher education. Institutions typically leave the students in charge of finding and figuring out the accommodations they need.  It’s unlike high school where much of this process was decided between teachers, administrators, …