There is no better feeling than being surrounded by nature. Whether it’s hiking in the mountains, kayaking in the boundary waters, or just camping at the nearest state or national park, there is just something about getting away from the hustled and bustle of the city. For students hoping to incorporate their love of the …
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5 Strategies for Balancing Your Classwork and Your Social Life
From the moment you set foot on campus, there are a million things going on. With a full course load, floor meetings and events, clubs, on-campus activities, and studying, it can get pretty intense trying to make sense of your daily schedule. Sometimes it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. But, since …
Choosing a College as an LGBTQ Student
Applying to college is a daunting time in any student’s life. There are tons of questions to answer, big decisions to make, and an amazing amount of pressure to get into the “right” school. But, for LGBTQ students, there are even more things to consider, and often more pressure to find a school that works …
What Are “Wellness Dorms”? They’re AWESOME.
You’ve decided on a college–or you’re close to it– and the next big decision you have to make is where you’re going to live. There are multiple different styles of living on most campuses, and the thought of making such a big decision when you haven’t had much choice about your living arrangements in the …
7 Scholarships for Legacy Students
In 1972, The Godfather was released to theaters to widespread acclaim. Among the numerous shoot-em-up scenes, intense and expressive acting, and quotable lines, audiences the world over appreciated the subtext of the film. In an opening scene, the leader of an Italian organized crime family, Don Vito Corleone questions his godson, asking him if he …
2016 Guide: Online BBA Programs – College Raptor’s Official Guide to Online BBA Programs
This guide is meant as a comprehensive resource for prospective, current, and former online BBA program students. It covers topics to help students understand how online BBA programs work, how to evaluate programs, what to look for–and avoid–in an online BBA program, how to apply and enroll in a program, and what steps to take after graduation. Chapter …
LGBTQ Friendly Colleges: 14 Schools Doing Great Things For LGBTQ Students
Going to college is intimidating for all students. It’s the first time that you’re out on your own and many times it’s in a place you’ve only spent a weekend or two. You have to figure out the intricacies of balancing your course load and extracurricular activities, in addition to learning how to do laundry, making friends, …
2016 Guide: Online Graduate Education Degree Programs – College Raptor’s Official Guide to Online MEd & MAT Programs
This guide is meant as a comprehensive resource for prospective, current, and former online MEd and MAT program students. It covers topics to help students understand how online MEd and MAT programs work, how to evaluate programs, what to look for–and avoid–in an online MEd or MAT program, how to apply and enroll in a …
Strategies for Balancing Your Online BBA & Your Life
As a non-traditional student, I know how intimidating the thought of going back to–or starting–school can be after you’ve been away from academia for a while. But, there are a tons of reasons to head back into the classroom–online or in the traditional setting–and get your degree. Once the decision is made, it’s time to …
4 Strategies for Balancing Your Online Masters of Education & Your Life
So, you’ve made the choice to continue your studies and get your Master’s of Education degree (M.Ed.). You’ve found a program and taken all of the necessary steps to enroll. You’ve done your research, know what to expect, and you feel ready to take on your program academically. But, this time around, you’re not just focused …
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