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Opportunities You Shouldn’t Pass Up in College

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022

College will open the doors to a whole plethora of opportunities you never even considered before. Not only will you meet tons of new and interesting people, but you’ll also have the option to be a part of things like student organizations and clubs. Take advantage of the amazing opportunities and resources provided by the …

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What are Sun Grant Colleges?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

The United States Congress passed the Sun Grant Research Initiative Act of 2003 in an effort to pair land-grant universities with national laboratories and other groups to work towards creating a more sustainable country with domestically produced energy. The Sun Grant Centers are the land-grant university representatives for their regions of the United States. The …

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What I Wish I’d Known Before College: Smile, Relax, Think

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Four years ago, I moved into Burge residence hall at the University of Iowa. I was excited as could be to start my new journey. Although I was going to school in-state, I was about five hours from home. Moreso, I was further than some of my peers whose homes were in another state. I …

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Advice for Moving Into College Dorms

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022

Congratulations! You are going to college. Days in which you will meet new people, learn new things and have a lot of fun are yet to come. College years represent one of the best periods of life. We are young, entering new territory and probably moving out. Personally, moving to campus on my freshman year …

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8 of the Best College Towns

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many campuses are located in amazing areas of the United States. These towns generally have great public spaces, fine restaurants, and unique qualities that make them stand out. In no particular order, check out our list of best college towns. Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, along with a …

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Advice for Incoming College Freshmen: How to Deal with Morning Classes

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some think that early morning classes won’t be a big deal. You just finished with high school where you had to be up by 6 or 7 for an 8 or 9 AM school day, right? Or earlier if you had before-school activities. An 8 AM college class doesn’t sound all that intimidating… But college …

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Do’s and Don’ts: College Study Groups

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on February 24, 2023

Academics in college can be more time-consuming than you are used to. There are lots of different ways to study and prepare to succeed in your classes. A popular study method in college is to form study groups. Having other students to study with can help with accountability. Here are some tips for how to …

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Advice for Incoming College Freshmen: How to Deal with Homesickness

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many students can’t wait to move into their dorms, immerse themselves in independent college life, and get started on the next leg of their life journey. Some are ecstatic to be out of the hometown they’ve been in their whole life, others are eager to explore new places. Some, of course, might be a little …

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Better Grades or Better Reputation: Which is More Important in College?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

For many students applying to college, a concern is how the institution they attended and the grades they received will impact their success later on. Would you rather get better grades at a state university? Or will you be just as fine with lower grades from a higher-ranked university? Better grades or better reputation? No …

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The Best Place to Sit in a College Lecture Class

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Freshman, you’re probably used to high school classes with a max of 35 students. While there will be some courses at college that are similar, you will likely take a lot of lecture classes too. Suddenly you don’t just have 35 classmates, you have 100, or 200, or even 500. Class size will largely depend …