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5 of the Best Colleges for Gamers

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Finding a community of people who share your interests can make the difference between an average and an exceptional college experience. Those who have grown up with a passion for gaming whether it be playing, designing or developing games, consider themselves a part of a virtual community. If you identify as a gamer and want …

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4 Educational YouTube Channels

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Today, there are a lot of different ways to educate yourself and gather information both formally and informally. Whether it be through personal experience, doing your own research, or taking a formal class, there is a myriad of tools and resources to learn new things and get the information you need. If you’re looking for …

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4 Ways to Bond With Your Roommate

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Living with a new person can be awkward, especially when you first start out. It may be hard to think of ways to connect with someone, especially when you’re living in such close quarters right off the bat. It is important to feel comfortable with your roommate so that you can open the lines of …

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Most Beautiful College Campuses in Autumn

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

While the beauty of a college campus does not necessarily inspire all students, it certainly can help lift students from the doldrums of daily homework. Many students enjoy being able to study outside during good weather, and the change of seasons—though signaling cooler weather—add bursts of brightness and magnificence to your walk to class. It’s …

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5 Colleges with the Most Unique Orientation Programs

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Freshmen orientation programs are on the rise in today’s modern academia. The goal is often to provide a sense of belonging to new students, thereby encouraging them to continue at the institution for the rest of their college career. Of course, some of these college orientation programs are a little more interesting than others. For …

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10 Surprising Things You Can Cook in the Microwave (INFOGRAPHIC)

By Paula HughesLast updated on December 22, 2022

What if I tell you that you can do more than heating cold foods in your microwave? Would you believe me? Well, you definitely should because your regular microwave can do microwave cooking, too. I was fully immersed on determining what you can cook in the microwave after buying a very expensive brand last month. …

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8 Fundamental Dorm Decorating Tips

By Jessica HerbineLast updated on June 27, 2024

It’s true that many residence halls leave much to be desired, as far as interior design goes. Most students step over the threshold into their new dorm to find plain, wooden essentials—a high-rise bed, chest of drawers or wardrobe, desk, and an end table—mirrored across a linoleum floor. Rather than get bummed about your sparse …

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Colleges with the Best Career Centers

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

While students seek different things from their college experience, it is generally agreed that the most important thing that a college can do is prepare one for a career in the real world. Students struggle through tests, exams, readings, and long, stressful nights with only coffee for company, all to someday graduate and take a …

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10 MORE Online Study Tools Every Student Should Know About

By Edward KhooLast updated on December 22, 2022

As a student, having to deal with daily lessons and homework, not to mention exams and relationships, is no easy task. Let’s also not forget eating, sleeping, and every other activity that keeps us sane. With all the decision-making and responsibilities we take on to do well in our studies, it would really be great …

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Colleges that Fully Meet Financial Need

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

It is a well-established fact that the expense of attending college has grown over the past few decades. Where once our parents could work a part-time job and pay off college as they went, current students usually cannot. So it’s important to find colleges that work with students to lower the cost of attendance. Most …