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Transfers: Your Guide to Transferring Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
Have you entered your first year of college and discovered that this particular college, although you fell in love with it on paper, is just not for you? Or maybe you’re in your junior year and you’re frustrated with your major’s program? Well this guide to transferring colleges is for you. Finding out the school …
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What to Know About Staying at College During Summer

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 22, 2024
As the spring semester wraps up, you may be thinking about what your summer is going to look like if you’re staying on campus. College students stay at college during summer for various reasons, whether that be taking summer classes, doing an internship on campus, or not wanting to go home for the entire summer …
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10 Ways To Show Teacher Appreciation

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 16, 2025
Key Takeaways Teacher Appreciation Week falls on the first week of May, giving students and families an opportunity to show teachers how much they’ve meant to them. There are creative ways to tell your teacher “Thank you” without spending a dime: write them a letter, have the class sign a card, create a wall of …
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How to Get to Know Your Professors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
Are you planning on going to a college that has very large lectures for a majority of their classes? Students are often told, “Get to know your professors!” while at school. It can open a lot of doors when done right – but how can you possibly get to know them if you have over …
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5 Top Spring Break Locations

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
Where will you be traveling for your spring break? If you haven’t decided just yet, you might just want to consider some of these top spring break locations, which are regularly ranked in the top 5 best places to visit! Orlando, Florida Between the theme parks and short drives to the beaches, there’s no wonder …
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Best Purchases to Warm up Your Dorm

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 20, 2026
For much of the country, we’re not out of the cold weather just yet so you need things to warm up your dorm! If your dorm room has subpar heating, old leaky windows, or just tends to get a bit too chilly for your liking, there are plenty of ways to warm up your dorm. …
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Pets in College: A Benefit or a Distraction?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
Did you know that some colleges allow you to have pets in your dorm room? This can definitely influence your decision in college, but will having your pet with you benefit your college experience or prove to be a distraction? We’ll cover just that in this article, but we do believe it is a case-by-case …
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What To Do On Your Long Weekend

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
Presidents’ Day is just around the corner – do you have plans yet for the long weekend? If not, we’ve put together a short list of ideas you can take advantage of during the three day holiday. Have a Staycation You don’t have to travel to have a vacation! A staycation can be just as …

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