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7 Fun & Practical Gifts for College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026
Whether your roommate has a birthday coming up or you want to get something special for your sorority sister or fraternity brother during rush season, we’ve found some of the fun (and practical!) gifts for college students that you’re sure to love. Knock Knock Note Pads, Crap To Do Does your friend keep making to-do …
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Should I Do Another College Visit for the Same School?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Visiting a college campus is a critical part of the college selection process. You can’t truly get a feel for a place without visiting there yourself. It’s an ideal way to experience the campus, the dorms, the classrooms, the students, and faculty. A website can only tell you so much. But if you’ve toured the …
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5 Handy Dorm Accessories for Your Bed

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 20, 2026
As a college student, you probably spend a lot of time on your dorm bed. Aside from sleeping, you might do your studying or watch a movie from the comfy spot. These five dorm accessories will make it much easier to do all your work and comfort from bed! BedShelfie Original Bedside Shelf Have you …
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5 Message Board Options for Dorm Rooms

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 20, 2026
You and your dorm mates probably have very different class schedules. During the day, it can be difficult to get a hold of one another. You can always text, but you also don’t want to text someone mid class or, even worse, mid test. A message board can help you guys jot down what needs …
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5 Fantastic Floor Lamps for College Dorms

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 15, 2026
Let’s face it—those ceiling fluorescent lights that are standard fixtures most dorm rooms are just plain ugly. They do nothing to add to the ambiance of the room and are not the ideal lighting either for when you need to study or get ready for an event. These 5 floor lamps look great in any …
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What’s In My Backpack: 10 Must-Have Supplies

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026
It pays to be prepared…for anything. Of course, as a student you know you’ll need a laptop, notebooks, textbooks, pens, and other supplies related to your academics, but that shouldn’t be all that’s in your backpack! There are actually quite a few items that can come in handy, and should be kept in your bag …
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How To Narrow Your College Choices Fast

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Creating a shortlist of colleges to apply to and then narrowing down that list takes some time. Ideally, you should start your search for potential colleges while you are in your junior year, if not sooner. May 1st is the deadline for selecting your college, and it’s fast approaching. You might need to narrow your …

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