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There’s nothing quite like starting fresh at the beginning of the year. New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holiday. Around the world people count down to midnight on December 31st. While most students are home for the holidays, there are a number of colleges that have some New Year’s traditions of …

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Though many students travel home for the holiday season, colleges often host heartwarming community events in honor of the many holidays celebrated in winter. From Christmas to Hanukkah and many beyond, here are a few colleges with the holiday spirit! Be sure to check out our first article highlighting some truly spectacular holiday traditions! Texas …

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Finals Week. The two words to throw any college student into a spiral of panic, exhaustion, and dread. It is definitely one of the biggest drags about college, but it’s something every student has to suffer through, the culmination of all their hard work and studies. So how do you survive finals week? Especially when …

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So you’ve aced your high school years, created a killer application and got a place at college. However, to make the most of it you need to get rid of some of bad habits you may have developed during your high school years. They may not have been very serious back then, but in college …

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Working while you are in college is a great way to earn some money that you can use to pay towards your tuition fees. This reduces the student loan amount you need to take, which means you will graduate with lower debt as compared to students who do not work while in college. Balancing work …

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There will undoubtedly be plenty of “lessons” for you to learn at college, even outside the classroom. Some come as you get older, but there are actually a few that you’ll even discover in your first semester of your freshman year. Here’s a head start on three of those. The laundry room may be a …

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College is definitely something you will learn a lot from. As a freshman, it can be overwhelming—the constant interaction with your roommate, new clubs and new people, brand new environment; also, sleepless nights, tiring classes, and strict professors. On the other hand, the awesome activities and entertaining parties will get your mind off all that. …

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Since schools are in session during the majority of winter, many colleges have embraced the cold, snow, ice, and season’s spirit by celebrating and creating annual events. From heartwarming to bizarre, here are 4 colleges with really cool winter traditions. Dartmouth: Polar Bear Swim What helps with studying for classes? Well, according to the students …

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During your last year of high school, you have a lot on your plate. Final classes to finish off your high school career, maybe a job, social life, searching for colleges, applying, visiting the school, extracurricular activities, and more. It’s a lot to juggle so it’s easy to see why it can become overwhelming. Here …

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When you stick two people into a tiny dorm room, problems are bound to surface. Even roommates who are the best of friends will have friction from time to time. So what do you do if you’re having real problems with your roomie? Talk it Out Well let’s start off with the obvious one. Communication …