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How do colleges get students voting?
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How Colleges Encourage Students to Vote

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s presidential election year and I bet you didn’t know it. Just kidding, who doesn’t know it? It’s pretty hard to ignore the election process because it is the main topic throughout the whole year. Colleges and universities, especially, are places where ignoring the situation becomes especially hard. Professors talk about it, students discuss what …
Here's a list of schools with great disability resources
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Schools with Great Resources for Students with Special Needs

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Students with special needs might not have considered continuing into post-secondary education after high school. College can be a daunting process for any student, and it can also be tough to figure out how to advocate for yourself to ensure your needs are met. Luckily, disability resources on campuses help students with various physical, intellectual, …
A saxophone on top of some sheets of music.
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How Teaching the Fine Arts in School Benefits Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
Clemson stadium with thousands of people cheering for a football game.
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Fun facts about colleges in America!

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 2, 2025
Key takeaways From surprising history to secret societies to squirrel clubs on campus, there are plenty of fun facts that make each college in the U.S. unique. These 35+ facts might surprise you, make you laugh, or teach you something new about campus life. While these fun facts may not choose a college for you, …
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 …

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