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Here are inspirational quotes about education
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Inspirational Quotes about Education

These are the inspirational quotes about education to save for when you need some extra motivation. You can pin these wise words above your desk, make them your desktop background, or write them over and over again in your notes. Both high school and college are challenging points in our lives, and sometimes they can …
No matter what your high school job is, like a barista, you're learning skills that can help you in college
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How Your High School Job Will Prepare You for College

Whether it’s retail, babysitting, life-guarding, flipping burgers, or anything along those lines, your high school jobs are teaching you valuable lessons. It may not feel especially worth it at the time–what with nagging bosses and annoying customers–but you are getting the benefits of life-lessons and experiences (and a paycheck, too). Your part-time job will prepare …
A student holding a small globe with mountains in the background.
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Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad

So, you’re considering studying abroad? While there are tons of cool things about it, it might not fit everyone’s groove. Let’s consider what studying abroad means and take a closer look at the good stuff (the pros) and the not-so-good stuff (the cons) so you can decide if it’s right for you. Studying abroad has …
Two college students standing and smiling for picture taken inside their dorm room.
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Freshman Roommates: Who Brings What for Your Dorm

For your freshman year of college, you will likely have a roommate. Possibly more than one! While you’re still in high school, fantasizing about college life and decorating your dorm room, you may come to a halting question: who brings what? We’re here to help you make the initial contact with your roomie and decide …
You're at your dorm room and ready to move in!
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Complete College Packing Guide with Printable Checklist

Key Takeaway: Moving into college as a freshman is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming when it comes to figuring out what you need to bring. We’ve put together a complete college packing list that you can print with everything you’ll need, including: Clothing Toiletries and Hygiene Dorm Room Bedding Dorm Room Organization Cleaning …
A college syllabus is incredibly important
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The Importance of the College Syllabus

The college syllabus. The best kept secret weapon to acing a class. But why is it a secret? Everyone has access to it. The reason is because so many students disregard it. You’ll probably hear the term “syllabus week” or “sylly week.” This is often the first week of classes where many classes do not …
Here's how you can create an effective study group
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How To Create an Effective Study Group

For most students, the biggest struggle between high school and college courses is the autonomy you’re given. Professors don’t monitor your progress nearly as close as most high school classes. The course may have very little homework and tests create a large portion of your grade. It is easy to fall into the trap of …

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