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Dorm Decor Essentials For Your Style

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
If you haven’t started your back-to-school or back-to-dorm shopping, now is the time to get a jump on it! When planning out your first college dorm room (or your fourth), it’s important that you make it a reflection of yourself and your unique style and vision. Yes, it may be a small room but it’s …
Overcome these common fears freshmen have about college.
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Common Fears About College and How to Overcome Them

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s no doubt that college is a big step and a life-changing one. It can be jarring for quite a lot of freshman! Don’t worry though; you’re not alone in your fears. These are only a few common fears incoming college students have. Fear of Change College is change. You’ll be living in a new …
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Pros and Cons of Individual College Campus Tours

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Individual college campus tours tend to be more intimate than group tours. These tours typically consist of the prospective student, any family members or friends they include on the visit, and the institution’s tour guide. As with any kind of campus tour, there are pros and cons to individual tours. Pros of Individual Campus Tours …
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Colleges and Careers for Political Science Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 24, 2024
Political science is the study of the intricacies and applications of politics and governance. Political science majors focus on laws, regulations, governments, policies and diplomacy at domestic and global levels. Students with a degree in political science go on to pursue careers in politics, international affairs, domestic and foreign policy, and media. What is Political …
Check out these archaeology schools and programs.
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Colleges For Students Interested In Archaeology 

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you are curious about the past and love digging around to know more about life many thousands of years ago, you will find an archaeology program immensely exciting. During the course of an archaeology program, you will study history so you have a solid foundation for future fieldwork. An archaeology curriculum also includes sifting …
Here are some important roommate rules to set
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12 Good Roommate Ground Rules to Set

By Allison WignallLast updated on August 20, 2024
Dorm rooms are small, so whether you’re sharing with a long-time friend or a stranger, adjusting can be challenging. However, if you and your roomie start the year with clear communication and expectations of each other, it can go smoothly. During the first week of freshman year, a Resident Assistant (RA) might visit your room …
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Pros and Cons of Group College Campus Tours

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Odds are, you know that it’s a good idea to visit colleges before deciding on where you want to go. Being on campus, seeing current students, staff, and faculty members going about their day, hitting up the best lunch spot, and envisioning yourself there can help you figure out if a school is a right …

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