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Top College Dorm Essentials

College is just around the corner so if you haven’t started your back-to-school or back-to-dorm shopping, now is the time to get a jump on shopping for your college dorm essentials! Shopping for your college dorm or apartment can be overwhelming. Your focus should be on your course load and classes when you first come …
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college search, student life

8 Great Eco Friendly Colleges

Sustainability and other eco-friendly strategies are more important than ever. From recycling to solar energy to lower carbon footprints, there are plenty of ways colleges have started to ramp up their approach to being “green.” So, what are some of the schools that are focusing more on green and eco-friendly solutions and strategies? Here are …
College clubs - Quidditch club
student life

A Guide To Student Clubs and Organizations On Campus

College life is about more than just academics. It’s also about discovering who you are, finding your community, and building skills that will shape your future. One way to do this is by getting involved in student organizations (or clubs) in college. Student organizations play a major role in enhancing the college experience. These groups …
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7 Great Biology Research Topics

Biology research covers the study of the origin, development, evolution, anatomy and physiology of all living organisms and their environment. This includes plants, animals, human beings, and the environment. If this is a field you’re interested in, you’ll find a vast array of biology research topics that you can choose from. The biggest challenge? Identifying …
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questions & answers, student life

How Many Credits are Needed to Graduate College?

Key Takeaways: For most bachelor’s degrees, you generally need 120 credits to graduate. To get those 120 credit hours, you generally need a mix of general education class, major required courses, and electives. Here’s what you need to know about credits and graduating college. How Many Credits are Needed to Graduate College With a Bachelor’s …
5 podcasts for students.
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5 Must-Listen-to Podcasts for Students

College is a time for growth, change, and finding yourself. Every single student struggles in diverse ways with different things. Enter, podcasts! There are a bazillion podcasts out there. Not only are podcasts great for entertainment value, but they can also be helpful in addressing and offering perspective with the different struggles we all deal with.  Whether …
Typical Student Schedule Template.
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A Day In the Life: What a Typical College Schedule Looks Like

If you didn’t love going to high school classes for seven hours a day, then have no fear. College schedules are quite different from high school. While the stakes might be higher, the typical college schedule is usually freer. Here’s what a college schedule looks like and a breakdown of the similarities and differences between …
Students walking at the University of Maryland.
student life

Transfers: Your Guide to Transferring Colleges

Have you entered your first year of college and discovered that this particular college, although you fell in love with it on paper, is just not for you? Or maybe you’re in your junior year and you’re frustrated with your major’s program? Well this guide to transferring colleges is for you. Finding out the school …
College campus during the summer.
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What to Know About Staying at College During Summer

As the spring semester wraps up, you may be thinking about what your summer is going to look like if you’re staying on campus. College students stay at college during summer for various reasons, whether that be taking summer classes, doing an internship on campus, or not wanting to go home for the entire summer …
Best Teacher mug gifts for future teachers
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Ways to Show Teacher Appreciation

Always the first full week of May, Teacher Appreciate Week is dedicated to letting your teachers know just how much they mean to you. And even if you’re reading this at a different time of the year – such as the end of the school year – it’s always a good time to tell your …

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