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There are some college opportunities you definitely don't want to pass up.
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Opportunities You Shouldn’t Pass Up in College

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022
College will open the doors to a whole plethora of opportunities you never even considered before. Not only will you meet tons of new and interesting people, but you’ll also have the option to be a part of things like student organizations and clubs. Take advantage of the amazing opportunities and resources provided by the …
Moving into your college dorm is very exciting!
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Advice for Moving Into College Dorms

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022
Congratulations! You are going to college. Days in which you will meet new people, learn new things and have a lot of fun are yet to come. College years represent one of the best periods of life. We are young, entering new territory and probably moving out. Personally, moving to campus on my freshman year …
Iowa City, IA is one of the best college towns.
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8 of the Best College Towns

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many campuses are located in amazing areas of the United States. These towns generally have great public spaces, fine restaurants, and unique qualities that make them stand out. In no particular order, check out our list of best college towns. Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, along with a …
An empty lecture hall filled with brown desks.
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The Best Place to Sit in a College Lecture Class

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Freshman, you’re probably used to high school classes with a max of 35 students. While there will be some courses at college that are similar, you will likely take a lot of lecture classes too. Suddenly you don’t just have 35 classmates, you have 100, or 200, or even 500. Class size will largely depend …
A red moped parked in front of a green hedge.
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Alternatives to Having a Car on Campus

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Most people like having the freedom of a car. It makes everything accessible. However, much like having a car in Chicago or New York City, having a car on campus can be challenging. Many campuses do not have adequate parking for all their students, so driving to class can be a bit dicey. Most students …
College student working as a barista mixing coffee on the counter.
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Pros and Cons of Having a Job In College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are a multitude of reasons students will take up a job in college–paying for tuition, want additional income, are eager for work experience, want to build up their resumes, etc. To many, finding a college job seems like a no brainer since tuition is expensive. Others might worry about the quality of their grades …
There are pros and cons of having a car on campus with you
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The Pros and Cons of Having a Car on Campus

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are many ways to get around on campus–taking the bus, walking, biking, even mooching a ride from a friend–but sometimes you wish you could just have your own car on campus with you. Most of the time freshmen aren’t allowed to bring cars to college with them, so when sophomore year rolls around many …
Female college student leaning on a building post while studying.
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11 Things to do Between Classes

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
As a college student, you have a lot of freedom over your schedule. You have a long list of classes that you can add to make a customized schedule. Perfect, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out how you want it. It would be really nice to have a block of classes each day starting …

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