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Here are inspirational quotes about education
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Inspirational Quotes about Education

These are the inspirational quotes about education to save for when you need some extra motivation. You can pin these wise words above your desk, make them your desktop background, or write them over and over again in your notes. Both high school and college are challenging points in our lives, and sometimes they can …
Sustainable food on college campuses
college news & trends

Food Sustainability on College Campuses

If you’re planning on attending college or are currently enrolled, you will probably also eat at a dining hall. A dining hall is run by the college or university and is intended to provide nutritious, convenient food for its students. While some may deem dining halls “awesome” by the number of flavors of soft-serve ice …
Sammy the Banana Slug is one of the weirdest college mascots.
student life

7 of the Weirdest College Mascots

On campus, mascots are legends. They serve as the icon for school athletics, symbols of the community, and a rallying figure for all students. Enthusiastic and filled with energy, mascots hype up any crowd and gets everyone involved in the excitement. Most college mascots aim to intimidate the other team as much as to stoke …
A larger college does not automatically mean more diversity on campus.
myths

Myth: Bigger Colleges Have More Diversity

A city with a high population must have a lot of different groups and types of people. It is understandable we want to apply the same principle to universities. The bigger the campus, the more diversity it has, right? But studies have proved wrong what we’ve been believing for years now. Diversity on campus works …
A gold and blue drawing of a graduation cap.
college search

Crafting a High School Schedule for College Success

Many high school students are reminded by their parents, teachers, and counselors about the importance of college. They’re encouraged to use their high school career as a time to prepare themselves for acceptance into their chosen college and mentally acclimate themselves to the rigor that will be expected from high school courses. How can you …
Five graduate female students posing for a picture taking.
college search

Why You Should Consider Attending a Same-Sex College

When you’re looking for schools, you check them out based on location, programs available, how big they are, how much it costs to attend; the list goes on. Maybe you have an idea of the experiences you think are a given in college. Like the late-night study sessions, joining organizations and clubs, finding a group …
No matter what your high school job is, like a barista, you're learning skills that can help you in college
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How Your High School Job Will Prepare You for College

Whether it’s retail, babysitting, life-guarding, flipping burgers, or anything along those lines, your high school jobs are teaching you valuable lessons. It may not feel especially worth it at the time–what with nagging bosses and annoying customers–but you are getting the benefits of life-lessons and experiences (and a paycheck, too). Your part-time job will prepare …
Some students may not try to get a college degree.
college news & trends

Why it is Important to Have a College Degree Now

Key Takeaway Getting a college degree can open doors to exciting careers. It’s an investment for you and your future, giving you a chance to explore your interests, learn valuable skills and knowledge, and build a network that can help you land your dream job. With so many jobs requiring a college education in today’s …

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