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How To: Manage Your Workload at College

By Caileigh FlanniganLast updated on December 22, 2022

As you’ll soon find out, the workload at college and university is much heavier than what many people are used to. Each class will have tests, exams, and assignments due, and it’s up to you to stay on top of it all. Managing your time effectively is one of the best skills you can have …

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Ideas For What To Include In Care Packages For Freshmen

By Roxie the RaptorLast updated on December 22, 2022

For most college students, nothing beats the joy and excitement of receiving care packages from home. It shows them that their family back home is thinking of them and gives them the feeling of renewed support and encouragement. So what should you include in the care package for your freshman? These few ideas can help. …

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How to Improve Your GPA in College

By Nelma LummeLast updated on December 22, 2022

There comes a time when you have to put aside everything you have been doing and weigh your GPA. Some people find it difficult to improve on their current track record while others don’t need to because they have good results or low aspirations. But how can you improve your GPA in college, and before …

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Advice for an Incoming College Freshman

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 13, 2023

With input from past college students, we have rounded advice for an incoming college freshman. We have you covered with advice on how to tackle your freshmen year academically and enjoy the friend-making process. As you begin to head away from home for the first time, here are a few things to help get you …

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What Parents Should Do Once Their Student Leaves For College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Saying goodbye to your college-going child can be hard. The feeling of loss can be overpowering, blurring out the feeling of excitement and happiness for what lies ahead for your student. While each parent deals with their roller coaster of emotions differently, there are a few things you can do to help ease the intensity …

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Supplies Freshman Students Should Get Before Classes Start

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024

Towards the end of summer, it is time to start making your college supply list, which includes things that you need to take with you to college. Do you have your list ready yet? Don’t wait for the last minute to start working on that list and buying the things you need. Those last few …

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Freshman Move-In Day Tips, Tricks, and Advice

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The week before and during freshman move-in day can be chaotic, overwhelming, and exciting all at once. The thought of living in a new environment, making new friends, having to familiarize yourself with new rules and schedules—all of this can be exciting. But it can be stressful as well. Not knowing what’s in store can …

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4 Tips to Make Your Freshman Move-In Day Go More Smoothly

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Moving is always stressful, even more so when you’re moving to an entirely new place. But there are ways of lessening that stress and making freshman year move-in day more go more smoothly than exasperating. The most important thing? Be. Prepared.  Know the Details of Your Move-In Not everyone can move in at once, it …

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Dorm Decor Essentials For Your Style

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024

If you haven’t started your back-to-school or back-to-dorm shopping, now is the time to get a jump on it! When planning out your first college dorm room (or your fourth), it’s important that you make it a reflection of yourself and your unique style and vision. Yes, it may be a small room but it’s …

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How to Organize Important Documents Before Going To College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Learning how to organize your important documents is one of many things you will have to do before you go to college. You’ll be on your own, away from home, and having all your documents with you is important. Of course, you will need to have them all organized so you can find them easily. …