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Here are some ways an introvert in college can make friends
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Are You an Introvert? Ways to Make Friends in College

By Rose ScottLast updated on December 22, 2022
As an introvert in college, some of my teachers strongly recommended me to acquire extroverted characteristics so that I could more easily make friends and land jobs. Did I follow it? Well, frankly speaking, I made a few attempts, but most of them were doomed to fail and you know why? I was, and I …
Reassure your stressed-out student.
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Parents: Here’s How to Reassure Your Stressed-Out College Student

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Going to college is a big transition, no doubt about it. And even eager students who were excited to venture away from home to go to a college—sometimes states away—can find themselves feeling overwhelmed and stressed as the semester gets rolling. With the sudden influx of responsibilities—anything from managing their own schedule to doing laundry—and …
Stay healthy in college so you don't miss any valuable days
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Tips on How to Stay Healthy During College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some of these may seem obvious, but it’s better to stay healthy and keep these tips in mind rather than get sick and miss valuable days. Fall is right around the corner, which means cold and flu season is coming with it. Whether you’re at a large university or a smaller college, you’ll be interacting …
Colleges are offering more learning disability resources.
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College Resources for Students with Learning Disabilities

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022
Years ago, colleges often didn’t consider learning disabilities. Today, thanks to research and improvement in general knowledge, we know how to accommodate students of all abilities and make the classroom more accessible to all. Colleges offer learning disability resources such as: Note-taking services There are note-takers in every class. Sometimes, the university’s Office of Disability …
How to find a college for visually impaired students
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How to Find the Perfect College as a Visually Impaired Student

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Unlike with wheelchair-accessible colleges, you might not be able to Google which college campuses are the most suitable for visually impaired students. Because of the spectrum for those with visual impairments—visually impaired, legally blind, and totally blind—there is likely no surefire thing universities can do about their campuses being easily navigable. In addition, each student …
A student standing in front of a whiteboard with their back facing the camera.
college majors & minors

How to Select a College Major That’s Right for You

By Mackenzie FoxLast updated on December 22, 2022
Students are facing increasing pressures to pick the right college major. Whether it’s your parents, your teachers, or your peers, you’ll likely be getting plenty of questions surrounding your choice of college and major. “What’s your chosen major?” “What are your future career prospects with that major?” Everyone seems to have an opinion on the …
There are some fantastic online research tools out there.
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22 Online Research Tools Every College Student Should Know About

By Rachel BarteeLast updated on December 22, 2022
The research process involves putting sufficient time and effort into finding the right information and data, which is then collected, organized, and carefully selected. In the past, students had to spend countless hours, or even days, in school or public libraries trying to find the information that they needed. Today, however, everything can be found …