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6 Fantastic Curtains For College Dorms And Apartments

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 15, 2026

  An often underrated element in setting up a room are curtains. In addition to giving you some privacy and blocking out sunlight, window drapes also act as a décor piece. They add to the ambiance of your room. Here are six of the best curtains for your dorm or apartment. Check them out! Darkening …

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6 Items You’ll Want on Your Study Abroad Packing List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026

  Congratulations. You’re about to embark on the learning and cultural opportunity of a lifetime. If this is your first study abroad experience, chances are you may be unsure about what you may need. Allow this little list of 6 must-have items on your study abroad packing list. Check them out below! 2 Piece Luggage …

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6 Stylish Clocks For College Dorm Rooms

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026

  Time is a fickle thing. When you’re having fun, it goes by fast. When you’re doing something tedious, it can drag on and on. Regardless, though, it’s important to know the time. Especially in college where you’ve got a tight schedule to keep. That’s where clocks come in handy. With one of these stylish …

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8 Decorative Lights for College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026

  Part of the fun of living away from home means you can decorate your dorm room or apartment anyway you want. If you’ve always wanted to install decorative lighting, this is the perfect time to do that. We’ve found some interesting decorative lighting options for college students. Some of these are cute, others are …

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7 Great Items for College Roommate Living

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026

  Life with a college roommate can be a roller-coaster. There are times when you think you’ll be BFFs, and there are times when you wish you were living by yourself. Whatever your situation with your roommate, these essentials will help make the year easier—and hopefully more fun. Check them out below! Knock Knock All …

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5 Unique Gifts for Psychology Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 15, 2026

  Looking for the ideal gift for your favorite psychology major? We have found five fun options filled with wit, whimsy, and cleverness! Students studying the fascinating field of human behavior are sure to love any of these great psychology gifts. Check them out! Freudian Sticky Notes by the Unemployed Philosophers Guild For better or …

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8 Neat Tech Gifts for College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026

  Technology can be a wonderful thing. Especially in college. Tech can make college life and work a bit easier, or more manageable. As such, we’ve come up with a great list of tech gifts for students.  Check them out!  Echo Dot by Amazon The Echo Dot is designed to make everyone’s life easier. It …

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5 Ways to Keep Cool in College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 27, 2026

Whether it only gets hot in the summer time when you attend college, or you face high temperatures year round, do you know how to keep cool? The last thing you want to do is overheat. This can definitely be the case if your dorm room doesn’t have air conditioning, you’re squeezing a few more …

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What Are For Profit Colleges?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 30, 2023

For-profit colleges are higher education institutions are owned and run by an individual or a private organization. The main aim behind establishing this type of college is to make a profit from it. In these types of colleges, the owner or the shareholders are the ultimate decision makers. This is completely different from non-profit colleges, …

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College Dorm Furniture: 6 Tables & Nightstands for Your Dorm

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026

  Dorm rooms don’t always have those little touches that can make it feel more like home. Fortunately, there are some solutions available—college dorm furniture chief among them! Take coffee tables, desks, and nightstands, for example. They add both fashion and function to your room.  Check out these 6 great table options to spruce up …