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Famous Olympians: Lolo Jones
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Where 6 Famous Olympians Went to College!

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
With the 2016 Olympics going on, you might have been hearing that some of the younger competitors are still in school. Lily King, for example, currently swims for Indiana University. Many famous Olympians have gone through–and graduated from– collegiate sport programs. Here is a list of five American athletes that have competed after graduating college. …
Here's how to stay healthy in college.
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Tips to Stay Healthy in College

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Most college students are young and relatively healthy. However, the all you can eat cafeterias and large pizza specials can ruin even the fittest body. Take advantage of the easy things you can do to stay healthy in college! Let’s start with the obvious. Go to the gym One of the most important ways to …
College student working as a barista mixing coffee on the counter.
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Pros and Cons of Having a Job In College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are a multitude of reasons students will take up a job in college–paying for tuition, want additional income, are eager for work experience, want to build up their resumes, etc. To many, finding a college job seems like a no brainer since tuition is expensive. Others might worry about the quality of their grades …
College fees can be a lot. These are some colleges with no application fee that you should consider
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700+ Colleges with No Application Fee

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 16, 2024
The costs associated with college start even before you go with standardized test fees, college visits and application fees. College application fees vary by school. The average range students can expect to pay in application fees is around $20-$85 per application. Depending on which colleges you are applying to (and you should be applying to …
There are pros and cons of having a car on campus with you
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The Pros and Cons of Having a Car on Campus

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are many ways to get around on campus–taking the bus, walking, biking, even mooching a ride from a friend–but sometimes you wish you could just have your own car on campus with you. Most of the time freshmen aren’t allowed to bring cars to college with them, so when sophomore year rolls around many …
Looking through the entry gate at Yale University's main building.
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From Ivy to innovation: exploring the oldest and newest colleges and universities in America

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 4, 2025
Key takeaways Higher education in the U.S. has evolved from small colonial colleges to large, innovative universities. The oldest colleges and universities are: Harvard, William & Mary, St. John’s, Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton. The newest colleges and universities are: the University of Austin, Oak Valley College, Florida Polytechnic University, Minerva University, Georgia …
A study schedule can really help you get on top of your studying
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How Do You Create a Study Schedule?

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Depending on your high school rigor and schedule, you may be a bit culture-shocked when it comes to college studying. College classes are naturally more difficult than high school. That shouldn’t scare you, it should make sense. As each year progresses, you have more knowledge and are ready for more challenging courses. You spent many …
Female college student leaning on a building post while studying.
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11 Things to do Between Classes

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
As a college student, you have a lot of freedom over your schedule. You have a long list of classes that you can add to make a customized schedule. Perfect, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out how you want it. It would be really nice to have a block of classes each day starting …

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