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10 Event Ideas for College Students

College offers a wealth of opportunities, from academics to networking and professional development. If you want to take on a more active role on campus and build your resume, organizing and hosting events is an excellent way to showcase your leadership abilities and become more engaged. Wondering how to get started? We’ve compiled a list …
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5 Colleges With Awesome Homecoming Traditions

Colleges across the US have fun customs for all sorts of occasions and events throughout the year, but for those that celebrate college homecoming, it often comes with years of history and traditions behind it. You may be wondering, what is homecoming in college? Homecoming is a time when college campuses come alive with school …
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12 Fun Fall Activities for Students this October

Ah, October. Falling leaves. Crisp, cool temperatures. Pumpkin spice. Fresh apples. By now, fall is in full swing and the first quarter of this semester is nearly over. Depending on where you go to college, it may be time to bring out your sweaters or a football jersey to support your university’s team. Plus, with …
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7 Common Things You Forget to Bring to College

It doesn’t matter how many lists you’ve written, how many Pinterest dorm inspo boards you’ve saved, or how many freshman TikToks you’ve watched… chances are, you will forget to bring some things to college. But don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of things you may have forgotten to write down on your back-to-school move-in list.  …
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What to Say to an Empty Nester to Help them Transition

The time has come. The kids have spread their wings and flown the coop—what an accomplishment! After all, you’ve kept them alive and well for nearly two decades, don’t you deserve some time to yourself after all this time? You are finally an empty nester and have time to relax, start that hobby you’ve put …
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Why Academic Integrity is so Important in College

Integrity is super important in education, especially in college. It involves keeping academic standards high, growing personally, and getting ready for real-life situations. And while colleges set the tone for how much integrity matters on their campuses and in their classrooms, you also have an obligation to personally uphold your own moral uprightness as a …
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10 Colleges with Reputations for Having Great Food

There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing which college you will attend. You may have narrowed your list down based on location, your field of study, or the size… but is “good food” also on your list?  Finding food that tastes good is important, but it’s even more important to find food …
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Choosing a Roommate: Friend or Randomly Assigned

Getting a roommate assignment (or choosing one if you are allowed) while you’re in college is one of the most exciting things! It’s a friend you get to live with, share meals with, and share everything together! For some, that doesn’t sound as exciting but when you’re living with the right roommates, it can be. …