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Here are some tips on how to balance your budget and social life, so you can out with your friends
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How to Balance Your Budget and Social Life

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s nothing more frustrating than constantly telling your friends that you can’t go out with them. Going out to eat, going to movies, going shopping: All of these things require you to dip into your savings. This means that if you want to be able to say yes to going out every once in a …
3 female students sitting on a purple bed and talking. The girl at the center is holding a laptop.
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5 Things Freshman Should Do Their First Week of College

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Starting off on the right foot at college is important for staying on track. Here are a few tips for freshmen to consider doing during their first week of college. Be Prepared Make sure you have all the materials you need for your upcoming coursework. Show up to class with pens, pencils, notebooks, maybe a …
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How to Gauge a School’s Academic Prowess

By Gwyneth FindlayLast updated on December 22, 2022
You know a great college atmosphere when you see it. Vibrant student life. Proven athletic teams. Lively events. But when it comes to the quality of education, how do you quantify a school’s academic prowess? Look for these features—even if you have to dig a little bit—to discover schools that strongly value academic prowess among …
You have an empty nest. Now what?
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Parents: Your Nest is Empty, Now What?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
For many parents and loved ones, sending the last child to college can be a tough transition. While this transition can be new and daunting, it is also a chance for you and your student to navigate new lifestyles. There are many things you can do to help your student adjust to college that will …
There are some college opportunities you definitely don't want to pass up.
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Opportunities You Shouldn’t Pass Up in College

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022
College will open the doors to a whole plethora of opportunities you never even considered before. Not only will you meet tons of new and interesting people, but you’ll also have the option to be a part of things like student organizations and clubs. Take advantage of the amazing opportunities and resources provided by the …
The Sun Grant brings together top science, agriculture, and engineering technologies at the institutions
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What are Sun Grant Colleges?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
The United States Congress passed the Sun Grant Research Initiative Act of 2003 in an effort to pair land-grant universities with national laboratories and other groups to work towards creating a more sustainable country with domestically produced energy. The Sun Grant Centers are the land-grant university representatives for their regions of the United States. The …
Moving into your college dorm is very exciting!
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Advice for Moving Into College Dorms

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022
Congratulations! You are going to college. Days in which you will meet new people, learn new things and have a lot of fun are yet to come. College years represent one of the best periods of life. We are young, entering new territory and probably moving out. Personally, moving to campus on my freshman year …
Iowa City, IA is one of the best college towns.
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8 of the Best College Towns

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many campuses are located in amazing areas of the United States. These towns generally have great public spaces, fine restaurants, and unique qualities that make them stand out. In no particular order, check out our list of best college towns. Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, along with a …