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Art Basel, one of the best art shows, has multiple colleges near it.
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Colleges Near the Nation’s Best Art Shows

By Gwyneth FindlayLast updated on December 22, 2022
Visual art shows bring a city to life. Artists from across the country—and around the world—bring their latest and greatest masterpieces. A sprawling display of myriad styles takes over the ho-hum or ordinary city life. The population swells as eager visitors converge upon vibrant creations of shape, texture, and color. Food trucks and local caterers …
Outdoorsy students - Warren Wilson College
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6 Amazing Schools For Outdoorsy Students

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
There is no better feeling than being surrounded by nature. Whether it’s hiking in the mountains, kayaking in the boundary waters, or just camping at the nearest state or national park, there is just something about getting away from the hustled and bustle of the city. For students hoping to incorporate their love of the …
dorms in college.
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Packing & Design Tips for Your Dorm

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Moving into your dorm room is an exciting day. It marks a new beginning that promises independence. It can also bring stress, which no one likes. These college dorm tips aim to make unpacking, moving in, and designing your dorm a breeze! Make a checklist! This is one of the most important tasks you can …
Three college students sitting on stairs.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Join a Student Organization

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Involve yourself with what’s going on on campus and make new friends through a student organization! They often offer leadership opportunities, learning experiences, and environments to network with professionals. Here are five great benefits of joining student organizations: Better Grades and Time Management While you may think that keeping up with your classes is going …
There are plenty of resources for first-generation college students.
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Are There Any Resources for First-Generation College Students?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
The answer is yes! In the world of higher education, about 30% of all students are first-generation, meaning they are the first in their family to attend a college. Because they are a large portion of students today, colleges and universities need to have resources available for them. First-Generation Scholarships There are many scholarships out …
My dog at my homework is one of many poor excuses
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Don’t Even Try It: Excuses Your Teachers Have Already Heard

By Rose ScottLast updated on December 22, 2022
“My dog ate my homework” just doesn’t work like it used to. If educators were asked to write down every student’s poor excuses to explain why an assignment hadn’t been accomplished, it would definitely be a bestseller series of one hundred fantasy books able to compete even with our beloved Harry Potter novels. It seems …
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 …

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