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6 Tips For How to Find a Job while in College

By Hilary CairnsPublished on March 3, 2023

Many students choose to work during college, whether to give a boost to their savings, make an extra little spending cash, or afford their education! Finding a job as a college student can be tricky, so it’s important to know what you should do (and where you should look) to increase your chances of getting …

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8 Important College Safety Tips

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 3, 2023

All colleges go to great lengths to keep their students safe on campus. They are fully aware of the severe repercussions that could ensue following a security lapse on their premises. However, that doesn’t mean you should get complacent when it comes to your own safety. When it comes to staying safe, you’ll find that …

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15 Fun hobbies to Start While You’re in College

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 1, 2023

It’s easy to get consumed with your schoolwork in college and focus solely on things you need to get done for the semester. Yes, you may have some free weekends to go out with your friends and relax, but having a hobby while you’re in college is super important for your mental health. Picking up …

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7 Tips for Students Working in Groups

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 24, 2023

Working in groups throughout college is inevitable. Collaborative work is an essential part of your college career but it isn’t always the best experience. To ensure that your group succeeds, follow these tips on how to handle working in groups. They just might save your grade and friendships with these people! Tips for Successful Group …

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Taking Care of Your Mental Health in College

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 22, 2023

As we’re breaking the stigma about mental health, it’s great that we can finally openly talk about it! Managing mental health while navigating college life can be difficult for students, no matter their personal circumstances. According to the American College Health Association, about 75% of college students reported psychological distress ranging from moderate to severe. …

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10 College Goals Every Student Needs to Succeed

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 4, 2023

The goal for many high school students is to get accepted into college. They think about it all throughout their high school career and maybe even have their dream school already picked out. But what about your goals after you’ve reached that one? It’s important to think about short-term and long-term goals as a college …

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5 Reasons Students Transfer Colleges?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on December 28, 2022

While many college students start and graduate from the same college or university, this isn’t the case for all! Some students have reasons to transfer colleges at certain points in their education. Some factors, like, they may find the college isn’t for them, their finances or changed, or transferring was always a part of their …

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10 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

College textbooks are necessary for your courses and can be expensive. The average student is spending $628 to $1,471 on textbooks a semester.  If you’re paying for college out of pocket or taking out loans, that number adds up over the 4 years you’re in school. And when you get to graduate school, it can …

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10 Christmas Gifts Every College Student Wants

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024

It’s that time of year when college students get to send their wishlists off to family members and hope to receive Christmas gifts that make their college experience better. If the college student in your life has yet to give you the list and you’re scrambling to find the right gifts for them, we’re here …

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Have a Bad Professor? Tips to Get You Through the Semester

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Throughout college, you won’t always have the best professors each semester and in every class. If you’re stuck with a bad professor, or specifically a mean professor, it can cause a lot of stress. What qualifies someone as a bad professor though? Well, it can be different for each student and each professor. Their teaching …