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So you want to be a research assistant
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So You Want to be a Research Assistant?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Depending on your field, research might be an integral part of your post-undergraduate life. Even if you don’t intend to go into research, it is often beneficial to be a research assistant. Doing so can increase your understanding of certain concepts being explored in your field. Participating in research can help to clarify the process, …
The transition from high school to college is easy for some and difficult for others.
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Top 10 List: A Smoother Transition from High School to College

By Ryan SermonLast updated on December 22, 2022
The transition from high school to college can be a very easy one for some and an immense challenge for others. There is no wrong or right way to transition to college because everyone has different academic and personal experiences prior to entering a college or university. As you think about this exciting new opportunity …
Finals week is getting closer, so here are some tips on how to survive it
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How to Survive Finals Week

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022
Thanksgiving break is over which means it is time to push through the last weeks of the semester. With final projects, papers and tests, this time of year can be extremely hectic and stressful—especially as the holiday season approaches. It can be difficult to find motivation during winter finals week when all you want to …
Before you commit to working for a nonprofit, consider these pros and cons.
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Pros and Cons: Working for a Nonprofit in College (with quiz!)

By Gwyneth FindlayLast updated on December 22, 2022
Between social events, grocery bills, room & board, and tuition payments, you may find yourself looking for some extra money in college. Weekend music gigs and freelance design work could help you out. But, a secure, constant job is your best bet for consistent cash flow. But where will you find a part-time job? With …
Here's how to become a teaching assistant
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So You Want To Be a Teaching Assistant?

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022
A large number of students attending college are looking for ways to improve themselves and also take on responsibility outside of their schoolwork. For high achieving individuals with a love for their field of study, becoming a teaching assistant is a great option. Especially for those who plan to become professors or teachers in the …
Try these roommate bonding activities to break the ice with your new roommate.
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4 Ways to Bond With Your Roommate

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022
Living with a new person can be awkward, especially when you first start out. It may be hard to think of ways to connect with someone, especially when you’re living in such close quarters right off the bat. It is important to feel comfortable with your roommate so that you can open the lines of …
Here are some dorm decorating tips to make your space really yours
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8 Fundamental Dorm Decorating Tips

By Jessica HerbineLast updated on June 27, 2024
It’s true that many residence halls leave much to be desired, as far as interior design goes. Most students step over the threshold into their new dorm to find plain, wooden essentials—a high-rise bed, chest of drawers or wardrobe, desk, and an end table—mirrored across a linoleum floor. Rather than get bummed about your sparse …
One of MIT's Halloween traditions is the pumpkin drop.
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5 Spooky Halloween Traditions on College Campuses

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The fun of Halloween isn’t just for little kids who go trick-or-treating. College students love to display their love of the spooky holiday by dressing in costume, maybe carving some pumpkins, binging on candy, and participating in some pretty fascinating traditions. Here are 5 Halloween traditions on campuses around the country! Pennsylvania State University: Pumpkin …
ADA service animals are allowed on college campuses.
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Service Animals on College Campuses

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some people require animals in order to navigate college (and life). Dorms, apartments, and classrooms, among other public places often allow these animals. Before we get started on what is needed to bring your service animal to college, let’s break down the two major groups of personal service animals: Service Animals (SA) These animals (generally …
Many students end up living arrangements outside of dorms after freshman year, such as in apartments.
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Different Kinds of Living Arrangements in College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Often one of the first thoughts upon entering college as a freshmen concerns dorms—how to decorate them, wondering if such a small space is really enough, thinking about closet-space and the tiny beds, and so on. Most freshmen spend their first year in dorms. But what about sophomore year? If you loved your dorm experience, …

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