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When you watch football, you see a majority of players have a solid understanding of the game, of course – they have to! And many of them have been to and graduated from college with degrees. But how do they stack up in intelligence off the field? Keep reading to learn about some of the …

February celebrates Black History Month, but do you know the people who paved the way? From Toni Morrison and Gabby Douglas to Harriet Tubman and George Washington Carver, we’re here to celebrate the influence that all these people have on American culture and more importantly, African American culture. Here are some interesting Black History Month …

The majority of undergrad programs are designed in such as way that students are expected to complete the curriculum in a total of eight semesters. In an ideal world, all students would graduate in four years. The Four Year Myth Unfortunately, in the real world, most students do not graduate within four years. If you …

Some students are 100% certain of what they want to study in college, even if they’re not 100% certain which college they want to attend. But that begs the question: which is more important—the major or the college? Changing Majors Many students who are certain of their major end up changing it midway through college. …

It’s a common belief that if you’re good at something, you should make it your life’s path. This is especially the case when it comes to college. Many students believe that if they’re really good at a certain subject, they should major in it. However, that’s not always the case. You might find you’re strong …

Conducting an exhaustive college search is your first step towards finding the right college for you. Unfortunately, as you look for tips on how to look for the right college, you are likely to come across numerous myths that could seriously derail your search and send you in the wrong direction. Without further ado, let’s …

As you start filling out or even completing your college applications, you may have heard a few things swirling around about choosing a college major. However, there’s quite a lot of myths floating about! Here are just a few you may have heard. Myth: You have to declare a major on your college application. You …

While you’re looking at schools, you may have it in your mind that there is one perfect school for you, a “soulmate”. However, most students find that’s simply not the case. There Are Good Fits, Not Perfect Schools We all want there to be that “perfect” school, but that just isn’t the case. There’s no …

The class divisions in high school can be stark and unforgiving, and you might think that college will be more of the same. This really isn’t the case. Here are a few myths about college upperclassmen to break down for you. I won’t see any upperclassmen in my courses. While there are a few exceptions …