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11 Colleges Putting Health & Wellness First

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
The dreaded freshman 15 has been around since before college was even a thought in most of our minds. There have been countless articles written about everything from how to avoid it, to how to get rid of it. But there are some schools are doing more than just offering more fruits and veggies in …
So many things happen during your freshman year, but what's a myth and what actually happens?
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10 Myths About Freshman Year of College

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
We have a few myths to cover. Ten, in fact. Starting with how your move-in day is supposed to go and your potential relationship with your roommate. Next, is it actually fine to skip class and party all the time? Then, the dreaded freshman 15, and whether that’s seriously a thing or not. Following that, …
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13 of The Weirdest College Traditions

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are strange things happening at college campuses across the country. Students are nailing their shoes to trees, howling at the moon, and kissing statue’s bums with no one giving these weird pastimes a second thought. From the outside looking in, there is no way to explain these odd acts. But, college traditions are a …
Here are the 10 best college music festivals.
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10 Best College Music Festivals

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on February 27, 2023
One of the most amazing aspects of going to college is the availability of new experiences for students. Through on-campus organizations, leadership opportunities, classwork, and events, colleges aim to help broaden students’ horizons. Many colleges across the country throw festivals as a way to celebrate all of the hard work that their students do.  Over …
Part of college admission is meeting the faculty and developing relationships with your advisors.
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College Admission and Survival Advice from 5 Counseling Experts

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s a lot of great college advice out there, but sometimes it can be a little scattered. So we went straight to one of the best sources for tips, tricks, and information about college admission and campus life — counseling experts. There are two types of college counselors. The first type helps high school students …
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20 Pet Friendly Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 15, 2025
It’s hard to resist the allure of animals and if you’ve had pets all your life, it’s not the easiest thing to leave them behind while you’re away at school. It’s true that many schools have therapy dog programs nowadays (although usually only around finals week), but if you’re looking for a slightly more permanent …
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25 of the Greenest College Campuses in the U.S.

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022
Thinking about how you can reduce your environmental impact this Earth Day? These colleges and universities will inspire you to be greener. See what academia’s sustainability leaders are doing to increase their environmental-friendliness. First, we have 10 honorable mentions that didn’t quite make our final list of the 15 greenest college campuses but are definitely …
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Top 15 US Colleges and Universities

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022
Rural or small town college campuses can be peaceful, but there’s something alluring about a big city. Students are drawn to urban campuses for their abundance of cultural and professional opportunities, all-encompassing amenities, and the promise of fun. Here are 15 best urban colleges in big cities which we think live up to these expectations. …

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