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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 October 11, 2023
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 …
It's college move in day for your student.
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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 riding a bicycle down a street.
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How to Be a College Commuter Student

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
While there is a convenience to living on campus, there is also something to living off-campus. The space, the ability to cook your own meals, not having to share a room with others, not using a communal bathroom; I could go on. Of course, there are some things to consider when living off-campus. Whether you …
side gigs to make money in college
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5 Side Gigs to Make Money in College

By Aaron MincLast updated on December 22, 2022
College is expensive. You have to pay for tuition, housing, meals, activities, and so much more. To cover costs, you’re probably going to need a job. Sometimes having a part-time job schedule isn’t practical with your schedule. Perhaps you have an insane amount of credits this semester and you aren’t sure when your study group …

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