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Making the Most of Your Summer: A To-Do List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 2, 2024
Now that school is over, you’re probably wondering what you’re going to do with all this newly-found free time. You’re wondering what to do in a time that doesn’t demand reading assignments, essays, or studying for exams until you can’t see straight. College Raptor is here to lend you a hand in deciding what this …
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Making the Most of Your Summer: Moving Home

By Jasmine BarnesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Congratulations! You’ve finished another full year of college in one piece. After finals have drained what seems like almost every bit of life out of you, you can rest and relax comfortably. Because, hey, you’ve earned it! Now here comes the oh-so-important, million-dollar question…what’s next? For some of you, that “next” means moving home for …
Here's how you can avoid the freshman 15 in the dining hall
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8 Ways to Avoid the Freshman 15: Dining Hall Edition

By Jasmine BarnesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Throughout your freshman year of college, you’ll probably spend a good about of time in the dining hall. It’s a place where you can meet new people, hang out with friends, or take a quick, refueling study break. The dining hall provides plenty of yummy options, which can make it hard to control your eating …
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The 7 Best Planners for College Students

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on August 13, 2024
As a student, your life is busy! With a packed schedule, it can be challenging to keep track of where you need to be and what you need to do. A student planner can help keep your schedule organized. With so much to track—homework assignments, extracurricular activities, and more—a good planner is essential. Here’s a …
You may not think you have enough time, but you do
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How To Make the Most of Your Time: 8 Effective Techniques

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 7, 2024
Key Takeaway Effective time management is crucial for balancing academic, social, and personal commitments in college. By implementing techniques like using planners, time blocking, and the Pomodoro method, you can increase productivity, reduce stress, and achieve better outcomes. Prioritizing tasks, creating a structured schedule, and taking breaks are essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. …
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35 Things You Must Do After You Find the Right College

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
Being a freshman in college is an exciting time! Everything is new: your room, your friends, your classes and professors, the food you eat, and the amount of homework you receive. It’s very easy to get caught up in it all and forget what you’re actually there for. However, the opposite can also be said. …
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11 Ways To Get Involved and Meet People As A Transfer Student

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
Deciding to transfer to a different school usually stems from one of two things: 1) some kind of bad experience or dissatisfaction with where you started, or 2) going from a community college to a 4-year college or university. Either way, being a transfer student is a big decision and a big change. I transferred …
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Managing Anxiety and Depression in College

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
College can be a stressful time in the lives of many students. It can seem like things are constantly changing, and with so little consistency, it can sometimes feel like you don’t belong anywhere. Then, on top of that, there are high expectations coming at you from every direction. Your parents want you to do …

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