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7 Journals For College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  Sometimes the best way to celebrate a small win, get through a bad mood, or help your homesick blues is by writing down your feelings. College is a big event for everyone. Some of those memories …
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7 Dorm Room Lights for College Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  If you’re thinking about decorating your dorm room, you’ll definitely want to consider adding some wall lights around the area. Here are seven unique and fun lights that you can put up on the walls, windows, …
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5 Picture Frames For Your Dorm

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  Starting college is an exciting and fun chapter in your life but of it’s your first time away from home. You’ll miss your friends, family and your home town. This is where interesting and unique picture …
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5 Storage Items For Your College Dorm

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  When you envision living in a dorm, storage is the last thing you think about. But after a few months without proper storage units, your room can quickly start to look like it has been hit …
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5 Great Umbrellas For College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  Whether it’s a light drizzle or a downpour, no one wants to be caught outside in the rain. Especially when you are a college student hauling across campus. Books, laptops, and notes will get soggy very …
8 cleaning supplies perfect for college students and dorm rooms
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8 Cleaning Supplies For Your Dorm Room Kit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  A clean room is a happy room. No seriously, studies show that well-kept rooms reduce stress–and college students need all the stress reduction they can get! Luckily there are some cleaning supplies that can make the …
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5 Candle Alternatives For Dorm Living

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  Love candles? Sad you can’t have one in your dorm? Most dorms won’t allow candles at the risk of being a fire hazard. For those of us who simply must have a scented candle or some …
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8 Pieces of Gear and Warm Clothes to Survive Winter on Campus

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  If you’re going to school in a state where it snows, winter can be tough! Walking across campus, especially in a larger university, can leave you chilled to the bone. Whether you’re experienced with the snow …

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