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Northeastern University building behind the trees.
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Colleges with Great Career Help Services

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
One of the hardest things about college is knowing that you’re going to need a job once you graduate. The job market isn’t the most promising right now: Colleges know this, and they try to help as best they can. Job fairs, alumni networking, internship opportunities-–all these help you to find employment in your field …
Haven't decided your major yet? Here are the pros and cons of being an undeclared major
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Pros and Cons of Being an Undeclared Major

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Deciding on your college major is a, well, major part of your higher education experience. It determines what you study, what your degree will be in, what future job prospects might open up to you. It can set you on your career path and introduce you to friends and networking contacts within the field. Of …
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Dorm Decor Essentials For Your Style

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026
If you haven’t started your back-to-school or back-to-dorm shopping, now is the time to get a jump on it! When planning out your first college dorm room (or your fourth), it’s important that you make it a reflection of yourself and your unique style and vision. Yes, it may be a small room but it’s …
Overcome these common fears freshmen have about college.
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Common Fears About College and How to Overcome Them

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s no doubt that college is a big step and a life-changing one. It can be jarring for quite a lot of freshman! Don’t worry though; you’re not alone in your fears. These are only a few common fears incoming college students have. Fear of Change College is change. You’ll be living in a new …
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Pros and Cons of Individual College Campus Tours

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Individual college campus tours tend to be more intimate than group tours. These tours typically consist of the prospective student, any family members or friends they include on the visit, and the institution’s tour guide. As with any kind of campus tour, there are pros and cons to individual tours. Pros of Individual Campus Tours …
Flags on the pole of the G7 Summit.
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Colleges and Careers for Political Science Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 24, 2024
Political science is the study of the intricacies and applications of politics and governance. Political science majors focus on laws, regulations, governments, policies and diplomacy at domestic and global levels. Students with a degree in political science go on to pursue careers in politics, international affairs, domestic and foreign policy, and media. What is Political …
Check out these archaeology schools and programs.
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Colleges For Students Interested In Archaeology 

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you are curious about the past and love digging around to know more about life many thousands of years ago, you will find an archaeology program immensely exciting. During the course of an archaeology program, you will study history so you have a solid foundation for future fieldwork. An archaeology curriculum also includes sifting …

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