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College Myth: I Can Totally Skip Lecture Classes

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
It might be tempting if you have a lecture class of 200 students or more, just to stay home and take a nap, or even catch up on another class’s homework. More often than not, lecture classes don’t take attendance. And you can always get the notes from a friend in class, right? Or just …
Going on campus tours is an integral part of the college search process.
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5 Myths about College Campus Tours

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Touring a college campus is an integral part of the college selection process–it allows students and parents alike to get a feel for the layout, the atmosphere, and even the culture. But like many other elements of college, campus tours can be subject to myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions. Hopefully, we can clear some of those …
There are some things I wish I knew in high school, like think before you speak.
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What I Wish I’d Known Before College: 9 Things

By Esperanza DeniseLast updated on December 22, 2022
The struggle in high school is crazy, struggling to deal with superficial people and separating our best friends so that we would have someone to sit with at lunch. It’s like the whole world is obsessed with who wears what, who is going out with whom, who’s the most popular, and other such trivial matters. …
Balance your time with your high school job
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A Job in High School: How to Balance Your Time

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
People often think college is the most challenging, busiest, most rewarding time of your life (don’t worry, we believe life is better every year). There are org meetings, studying, internships, class time, group project work, jobs, and much more. That sounds pretty busy, but it is not true that these students have not experienced “busyness” …
Here's our study abroad checklist
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Checklist for Studying Abroad

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
You have made the decision to study abroad. Congratulations! We have outlined an estimated timeline for when you should be completing each step along the way of studying abroad. We started with 9-12 months out, but if you’re under that timeline, try to start those steps as soon as possible! Here’s our study abroad checklist! …
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5 FREE Apps and Sites to Increase Your Productivity!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Whether you’re studying for the ACT/SAT, prepping for a final, writing an essay, or filling out scholarship applications, focus is important–but it’s so easy to get sidetracked. When you need to put your nose to the grindstone and really get work done, letting your mind wander or being distracted can really trip you up. Luckily …
Here are some tips to increase happiness at college
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6 Ways to Increase Happiness While at College

By Rose ScottLast updated on December 22, 2022
Do you enjoy your studies at college? Actually, don’t answer that question. Every student faces a moment (or multiple moments) when even your favorite classes and extracurricular activities transform into a cranky routine. It’s natural because you have to churn out large volumes of work and carry out a great number of assignments day in …
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Universities vs. Community Colleges: Pros and Cons

By Nick RandleLast updated on December 22, 2022
Anytime we discuss higher education, the conversation of whether or not attending a community college vs a university is better comes up. There is no real answer to that because none of us have the exact same goals. What can be said though is that whichever one you choose, it will be up to you …

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