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You're on your own during college, but that also means paying attention to what you buy. How do you decide if something's worth it or not?
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How to Decide if a Purchase is “Worth It” in College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Recently two freshmen girls from Ole Miss have gone viral thanks to their dorm room makeover–overhaul might be a better word. The two coordinated through email to completely redecorate the standard dorm room and turned it into something straight out of a fancy home decor magazine. The transformation elicited two reactions: 1) This is so …
A bowl of popcorn against a yellow background.
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Make Your Late Night Study Snacks Work For You!

By Laura BulandaLast updated on December 22, 2022
We’ve all been there–you’re on your sixth hour of studying in the corner of the library, you ate dinner before you started your study session…and now you’re hungry again. The vending machine is a few steps away stacked with study snacks, like bags of chips, chocolate, and some sugary drinks, but it’s 12:30 AM. We …
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Packing & Design Tips for Your Dorm

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Moving into your dorm room is an exciting day. It marks a new beginning that promises independence. It can also bring stress, which no one likes. These college dorm tips aim to make unpacking, moving in, and designing your dorm a breeze! Make a checklist! This is one of the most important tasks you can …
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 …
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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 …

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