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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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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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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 …

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