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There has long been an ongoing debate about the validity of fine arts education within schools. Some think that they are frivolous in comparison to the Common Core and STEM-focused subjects, others argue the fine arts are intrinsically valuable to both education and life. The fact of the matter—and yes, we can indeed say fact …

I’m the type of person that loves to learn new things, and when it comes to weird facts, you can consider me obsessed. Here are some fun facts about colleges, colleges histories, and college graduates in the United States you probably didn’t know: Fun Facts About Colleges! The name “Alumni” comes from the Latin “Alumnus” which …

She is the icon and mascot of College Raptor. But, few know much about this little velociraptor beyond her striking image of a dinosaur wearing a graduation cap and sunglasses. Introducing Roxie the Raptor! She’s a clever girl who spends her time hunting down the best college matches for the users of our site. She …

With the 2016 Olympics going on, you might have been hearing that some of the younger competitors are still in school. Lily King, for example, currently swims for Indiana University. Many famous Olympians have gone through–and graduated from– collegiate sport programs. Here is a list of five American athletes that have competed after graduating college. …

If someone asks you to name 10 universities in the United States, you would probably be able to. But what if they ask you about the newest and oldest universities in the US? Here are the first founded universities in the country and the ones that can be considered “babies” to help you answer that …

The Olympics are kicking off in Rio on August 5, 2016. Get your DVRs ready. You won’t want to miss any of the action! There are over 500 athletes on the USA Olympic team. To qualify, the athletes must place in the top three of their event and meet set standards. The Rio Olympics will …

Students graduating high school and heading to college are a part of the millennial generation. They grew up with evolving technology. It is often a necessity over privilege. In years past, college students went to the school library to wait their turn at the typewriter. Then it was the desktop that took forever loading each …

Hamilton: An American Musical is the latest hit Broadway show sweeping the nation. It received a record-breaking 16 Tony nominations, and an impressive 11 Tony wins–including: Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Choreography, and both Best Actor and Best Actress. The contemporary hip-hop and rap musical is about the life of …

Papers, essays, articles and reports are a must in college. Ever since we start our freshmen year in high school, teachers put a lot emphasis on writing assignments. We are taught how to write an introduction, how to present and develop ideas, and how to sum everything up in the conclusion. We are supposed to write …

If you’re planning on attending college or are currently enrolled, you will probably also eat at a dining hall. A dining hall is run by the college or university and is intended to provide nutritious, convenient food for its students. While some may deem dining halls “awesome” by the number of flavors of soft-serve ice …