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We put together some advice for incoming freshmen.
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10 Tips for College Freshmen

The transition from high school to college life is challenging for many new students. There is a lot of stress accumulated during the semester, and the strenuous class projects and assignments are not easy either. While some students do great at accommodating the new life, there are others who have a hard time getting used …
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4 Colleges with Cool Winter Traditions

Since schools are in session during the majority of winter, many colleges have embraced the cold, snow, ice, and season’s spirit by celebrating and creating annual events. From heartwarming to bizarre, here are 4 colleges with really cool winter traditions. Dartmouth: Polar Bear Swim What helps with studying for classes? Well, according to the students …
Six stress balls with smiley faces.
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How to Lower Senior Year Stress

During your last year of high school, you have a lot on your plate. Final classes to finish off your high school career, maybe a job, social life, searching for colleges, applying, visiting the school, extracurricular activities, and more. It’s a lot to juggle so it’s easy to see why it can become overwhelming. Here …
Communicating is key to solving roommate problems.
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5 Ways to Manage College Roommate Conflict

When you stick two people into a tiny dorm room, conflict is bound to surface. Even roommates who are the best of friends will experience friction from time to time. Roommate relationships are something so special but often very fragile. It’s normal and human but it can feel discouraging when you’re having problems, especially with …
We have some time management tips that can really help
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Time Management Tips For Freshmen In College

Pulling an all-nighter and cramming for tests, spending endless hours in the library, trying to reach the minimum word count requirement for an essay assignment, going heavy on coffee and energy drinks to survive the exams week… This is basically what all freshmen go through. But does it have to be this way? The reasons …
Here's how to decorate a dorm room with your roommate.
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How to Collaborate with Your Roomie About Dorm Decorating

Sharing a dorm room can be stressful, especially if this is your first time with a roommate or if you’re rooming with someone you’ve never met before. But the good news is that having drama isn’t inevitable. Here’s how to decorate a dorm room while collaborating with your roomie, so you can make the dorm …

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