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Reassure your stressed-out student.
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Parents: Here’s How to Reassure Your Stressed-Out College Student

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Going to college is a big transition, no doubt about it. And even eager students who were excited to venture away from home to go to a college—sometimes states away—can find themselves feeling overwhelmed and stressed as the semester gets rolling. With the sudden influx of responsibilities—anything from managing their own schedule to doing laundry—and …
Stay healthy in college so you don't miss any valuable days
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Tips on How to Stay Healthy During College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some of these may seem obvious, but it’s better to stay healthy and keep these tips in mind rather than get sick and miss valuable days. Fall is right around the corner, which means cold and flu season is coming with it. Whether you’re at a large university or a smaller college, you’ll be interacting …
There are some fantastic online research tools out there.
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22 Online Research Tools Every College Student Should Know About

By Rachel BarteeLast updated on December 22, 2022
The research process involves putting sufficient time and effort into finding the right information and data, which is then collected, organized, and carefully selected. In the past, students had to spend countless hours, or even days, in school or public libraries trying to find the information that they needed. Today, however, everything can be found …
Here are eight ways to decide which language to learn
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8 Ways to Decide Which Language You Should Learn

By Jessica ThiefelsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Whether you want to study abroad senior year or are majoring in international business, everyone can benefit from a little foreign language experience. In fact, for most undergraduate degrees, a few semesters of a foreign language are actually required. Which language you choose to learn could help your career as a young adult. The best …
Writing a paper can be difficult, but here are some ways to make writing a paper easier.
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Tips on How to Write an Academic Paper Easier

By Rose ScottLast updated on December 22, 2022
It is always hard to make yourself work, even when you are pressed for time and have tight deadlines. Writing an academic paper is a bit complicated, but we’ve come up with some tips that will make it writing a paper easier. Focus and Brainstorm Block yourself from anything that distracts your attention—like social media, e-mails, …
A white and beige clock with text to the left that says "the importance of office hours."
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The importance of office hours: why you should go

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 10, 2025
Key takeaways Office hours are specific times during the semester when students can meet with their professor outside of class to discuss grades, ask questions, seek clarity, or build meaningful relationships. Office hours aren’t only for students struggling to pass a class. Office hours give you time to ask questions, build motivation, overcome specific challenges, …
The internet, social media and education
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The Internet and Social Media in Education

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 12, 2024
Social media has significantly impacted society since the introduction of the internet. While first seen as a way to connect friends and family online, both locally and on a global scale, it has exploded into what it is today and has gone beyond just the “post an update for your friends” purpose. Social media is …

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