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What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Being a First-Generation College Student?

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022

Getting ready to attend college is a very stressful stage in a young person’s life. We think the stress will disappear once we actually start the classes, but the truth is it stays there. Some students have their parents, or their older siblings, to give support and guidance during these hard years filled with new …

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13 EdTech Academic Writing Tools for Students and Teachers

By Gloria KoppLast updated on December 22, 2022

Technology is a wonderful thing. It’s made so many aspects of life just that much easier, including academic life. EdTech academic writing tools are incredibly helpful in giving students that extra assistance they may need to improve their essay writing and find a greater level of success in school. There are a number of EdTech …

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The Lost Art of Memorization: How to Utilize Your Memory

By Amanda WilksLast updated on December 22, 2022

Studying is not the same as memorizing. It’s a reality that many students face, but not all understand until it’s possibly too late. That often happens when they go through the semester attending classes, taking tests, and believing at the final exam that they have never heard of certain terms. It leaves them with the …

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Can You Switch College Majors? And is it a Good Idea?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 10, 2025

Key Takeaways Students can switch their majors in college. However, there are hurdles to changing areas of study, including increased costs, delayed graduation dates, and limited availability of certain majors. Students shouldn’t change their majors simply on a whim or because of outside pressure, as this can lead to burnout and other problems. Those looking to …

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How to Send a Professional Email

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

In high school and college, you’ll likely be in contact with teachers, professors, employers, and more through email. It’s important to know how to send an appropriate, professional email that doesn’t make the reader cringe. Here are 6 tips to help you communicate like a pro: Use an Appropriate Email Address “BasketballLuvr99@hotmail.com”…Wait, what? No professional …

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How to Decide if a Purchase is “Worth It” in College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Recently two freshmen girls from Ole Miss have gone viral thanks to their dorm room makeover–overhaul might be a better word. The two coordinated through email to completely redecorate the standard dorm room and turned it into something straight out of a fancy home decor magazine. The transformation elicited two reactions: 1) This is so …

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What’s the Difference Between a College and a University?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 24, 2025

Key Takeaways: A college is generally a higher education institution that only offers up to bachelor’s degrees. A university offers bachelor’s degrees in addition to postgraduate degrees, such as master’s or doctorates. Experiences can vary depending on the type of school, so students should compare college vs. university before applying. In the United States, “college” …

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Myth: Colleges Only Recruit High School Seniors, Not Juniors or Sophomores

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some of you may have noticed the new trend in college recruiting letters: They are being sent to some students as early as their high school sophomore year. At first, this might not make sense. After all, what have students proved with only one year of high school under their belts? It is a surprising …

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Make Your Late Night Study Snacks Work For You!

By Laura BulandaLast updated on December 22, 2022

We’ve all been there–you’re on your sixth hour of studying in the corner of the library, you ate dinner before you started your study session…and now you’re hungry again. The vending machine is a few steps away stacked with study snacks, like bags of chips, chocolate, and some sugary drinks, but it’s 12:30 AM. We …

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Student Organization at College

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you are considering joining a student organization or are currently involved in one, it is important to take advantage of the many benefits and opportunities that they have to offer. A common misconception is that it is enough to simply join a student organization without actually doing anything, but that is not true. While …