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My dog at my homework is one of many poor excuses
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Don’t Even Try It: Excuses Your Teachers Have Already Heard

By Rose ScottLast updated on December 22, 2022
“My dog ate my homework” just doesn’t work like it used to. If educators were asked to write down every student’s poor excuses to explain why an assignment hadn’t been accomplished, it would definitely be a bestseller series of one hundred fantasy books able to compete even with our beloved Harry Potter novels. It seems …
Here are some tips on how to balance your budget and social life, so you can out with your friends
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How to Balance Your Budget and Social Life

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s nothing more frustrating than constantly telling your friends that you can’t go out with them. Going out to eat, going to movies, going shopping: All of these things require you to dip into your savings. This means that if you want to be able to say yes to going out every once in a …
You have an empty nest. Now what?
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Parents: Your Nest is Empty, Now What?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 1, 2024
For many parents and guardians, sending the last child to college can be a tough transition. While this time can be new and daunting, it is also a chance for you and your student to navigate new lifestyles. There are many things you can do to help your student adjust to and enjoy college. And …
A group of students studying together around a table.
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Do’s and Don’ts: College Study Groups

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on February 24, 2023
Academics in college can be more time-consuming than you are used to. There are lots of different ways to study and prepare to succeed in your classes. A popular study method in college is to form study groups. Having other students to study with can help with accountability. Here are some tips for how to …
A teacher and student need to communicate with each other.
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Why Teacher-Student Communication is So Important

By Rose ScottLast updated on December 22, 2022
Teaching is not just about student supervision and inventing complex multiple-choice tests. It expands its reach far beyond that. The key idea behind educating students is to grow an intelligent and healthy community. To attain the goal, an educator needs to set priorities right and develop teaching methods and approaches based on them. As our …
What do you get out of college?
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What You Get out of College (Besides a Degree)

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
While in college you will learn just as much outside of the classroom as you do inside of one. There’s no doubt that the material learned from the courses and tests are valuable, but equally important are the life lessons imparted by the college experience as a whole. You earn much more than just a …
Here's how to stay healthy in college.
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Tips to Stay Healthy in College

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Most college students are young and relatively healthy. However, the all you can eat cafeterias and large pizza specials can ruin even the fittest body. Take advantage of the easy things you can do to stay healthy in college! Let’s start with the obvious. Go to the gym One of the most important ways to …
A study schedule can really help you get on top of your studying
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How Do You Create a Study Schedule?

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Depending on your high school rigor and schedule, you may be a bit culture-shocked when it comes to college studying. College classes are naturally more difficult than high school. That shouldn’t scare you, it should make sense. As each year progresses, you have more knowledge and are ready for more challenging courses. You spent many …

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