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There are pros and cons of having a car on campus with you
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The Pros and Cons of Having a Car on Campus

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are many ways to get around on campus–taking the bus, walking, biking, even mooching a ride from a friend–but sometimes you wish you could just have your own car on campus with you. Most of the time freshmen aren’t allowed to bring cars to college with them, so when sophomore year rolls around many …
A study schedule can really help you get on top of your studying
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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.
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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?
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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 …
Here are some common writing mistakes students make
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Common Writing Mistakes Made by College Students

By Rose ScottLast updated on December 22, 2022
Time flies but the common writing mistakes students tend to make in their essays are still the same. Have you ever imagined that your thoughtful essay may turn to be graded as a poor one, because of some mistakes you failed to notice? Just fancy, you are writing about some serious issues like environmental pollution …
You're at your dorm room and ready to move in!
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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! …
Longhorn Marching Band at Texas Memorial Stadium.
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10 of the Best College Marching Bands

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 6, 2024
Marching band halftime shows are a staple of American football and a highlight of Game Day for many fans. When halftime rolls around, football players hit the locker rooms while the band takes the field – it’s their time to entertain and shine. It’s the flashy uniforms, the articulate steps, and amazing choreography that gets …

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