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20 of the Best College Towns Across the US

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 20, 2025
Many college campuses are located in amazing areas of the United States, from the coast to the mountains and everywhere in between. While some are known for their hiking trails and outdoor adventures, others are centered around coffee shops, museums, and restaurants. If you’re still putting together your list of potential schools, we’ve rounded up …
An empty lecture hall filled with brown desks.
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The Best Place to Sit in a College Lecture Class

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Freshman, you’re probably used to high school classes with a max of 35 students. While there will be some courses at college that are similar, you will likely take a lot of lecture classes too. Suddenly you don’t just have 35 classmates, you have 100, or 200, or even 500. Class size will largely depend …
A red moped parked in front of a green hedge.
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Alternatives to Having a Car on Campus

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Most people like having the freedom of a car. It makes everything accessible. However, much like having a car in Chicago or New York City, having a car on campus can be challenging. Many campuses do not have adequate parking for all their students, so driving to class can be a bit dicey. Most students …
College student working as a barista mixing coffee on the counter.
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Pros and Cons of Having a Job In College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are a multitude of reasons students will take up a job in college–paying for tuition, want additional income, are eager for work experience, want to build up their resumes, etc. To many, finding a college job seems like a no brainer since tuition is expensive. Others might worry about the quality of their grades …
There are pros and cons of having a car on campus with you
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The Pros and Cons of Having a Car on Campus

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are many ways to get around on campus–taking the bus, walking, biking, even mooching a ride from a friend–but sometimes you wish you could just have your own car on campus with you. Most of the time freshmen aren’t allowed to bring cars to college with them, so when sophomore year rolls around many …
Female college student leaning on a building post while studying.
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11 Things to do Between Classes

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
As a college student, you have a lot of freedom over your schedule. You have a long list of classes that you can add to make a customized schedule. Perfect, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out how you want it. It would be really nice to have a block of classes each day starting …
Where did some of the top college football coaches go to college?
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Where Top College Football Coaches Went to School

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
The school year is just around the corner. The fall season brings fresh school materials, cooler weather, bonfires, pumpkin everything, marching bands, and football. Football is an important aspect to many college cultures around the culture. It boosts school pride and engages students in experiencing camaraderie with their classmates. Many people anticipate the start of …
You're at your dorm room and ready to move in!
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Letter to Students About College Move In Day

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Dear Students, Wow! The day is here, and it probably feels surreal. The planning, applications, and search is done. You have arrived at your dorm. It’s most likely better and worse than you imagined at the same time. It may be not as nice as your room at home, yet seems so much more awesome! …

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