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12 Fun Fall Activities for Students this October

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 25, 2024
Ah, October. Falling leaves. Crisp, cool temperatures. Pumpkin spice. Fresh apples. By now, fall is in full swing and the first quarter of this semester is nearly over. Depending on where you go to college, it may be time to bring out your sweaters or a football jersey to support your university’s team. Plus, with …
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7 Common Things You Forget to Bring to College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
It doesn’t matter how many lists you’ve written, how many Pinterest dorm inspo boards you’ve saved, or how many freshman TikToks you’ve watched… chances are, you will forget to bring some things to college. But don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of things you may have forgotten to write down on your back-to-school move-in list.  …
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What to Say to an Empty Nester to Help them Transition

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 26, 2024
The time has come. The kids have spread their wings and flown the coop—what an accomplishment! After all, you’ve kept them alive and well for nearly two decades, don’t you deserve some time to yourself after all this time? You are finally an empty nester and have time to relax, start that hobby you’ve put …
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Why Academic Integrity is so Important in College

By College Raptor StaffPublished on August 31, 2023
Integrity is super important in education, especially in college. It involves keeping academic standards high, growing personally, and getting ready for real-life situations. And while colleges set the tone for how much integrity matters on their campuses and in their classrooms, you also have an obligation to personally uphold your own moral uprightness as a …
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10 Colleges with Reputations for Having Great Food

By College Raptor StaffPublished on August 23, 2023
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing which college you will attend. You may have narrowed your list down based on location, your field of study, or the size… but is “good food” also on your list?  Finding food that tastes good is important, but it’s even more important to find food …
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Choosing a Roommate: Friend or Randomly Assigned

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 5, 2023
Getting a roommate assignment (or choosing one if you are allowed) while you’re in college is one of the most exciting things! It’s a friend you get to live with, share meals with, and share everything together! For some, that doesn’t sound as exciting but when you’re living with the right roommates, it can be. …
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5 Self-Care Ideas for College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 27, 2023
Keeping up with your mental and physical health while you’re in college can make a huge difference in how you deal with stress as a busy student. It’s no secret that things can be stressful during your college years, but with the right stress management techniques and self-care ideas, you’ll be able to navigate those …
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Colleges with Dogs as Mascots

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 22, 2023
College mascots are the faces of each institution and plenty of them are known for their mascot. Some of our favorite college mascots include dogs! And we’re not talking about the person that dresses up in the mascot suit that happens to be a dog. There are colleges with dogs as mascots – REAL dogs! …

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