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One of my favorite activities, as I’ve gotten older, is napping. It’s one of those things that I used to hate and fight against when I was younger but absolutely love now–like cauliflower. As many college and high school kids know, there is nothing quite like a nap in the middle of the day to …

For students applying for college, scholarships, jobs in and internships, it’s important to know what shows up in your Googles your name. What will come up win your college search engine results? If you don’t know, follow this guide! Google Search Engine Results Google is a wonderful tool. In just a few minutes, you can …

We live in a world where we must continually learn, grow, and adapt to our surroundings. This might mean learning how to code so you can get a new job. Or, perhaps you’re a college student that needs some extra help in the required statistics course. Maybe you’re just a nerd, like me, and love …

During my undergrad years, 80% of the time I looked like I’d just rolled out of bed. Most of the remaining time I looked like a ninja, dressed in Victoria’s Secret black (I worked there part-time). Then once in a while, if I woke up early or had something important to do that day, I …

Studying can sometimes feel like an insurmountable task. Whether you have a single chapter or 15 chapters to read by Friday, or you’ve got an exam coming up, these 15 tips and tricks are guaranteed to help you have a PERFECT study session. 1. Eliminate Distractions This sounds like a no-brainer, but removing distractions (other humans and …

If you’re a student, chances are you’ve tried using caffeine to help you study at least once. According to a 2012 FDA report, American adults consume approximately 300 mg of caffeine per person, per day. The amount dropped considerably, to 100 mg per day, for teenagers and young adults. I wonder how much this number …

How to Get Motivated to Study in 12 Steps: Acknowledge your lack of motivation Set a schedule Set attainable goals Create a perfect study space Get to it! Consider listening to music while you study Give yourself a pep talk Reward yourself Keep a study journal Go to the library Focus on your purpose Break …

We’ve all done it. It’s Thursday night and you remember that you have a unit test in Physics tomorrow morning–time to cram. It doesn’t matter if you’re in high school or college. If you’re a student, chances are pretty good you’ve waited until the last minute to study for a test. But does cramming for …

Study habits are made in high school and for some, come pretty easily. In college, you may find that you need to tweak those habits as courses and schedules may be more difficult. Professors will expect you to think critically, analyze information, and defend an opinion. Studying hard will be important to your success. If you …

At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  The time you spend in college, be it 2 years or 12, really are some of the best years of your life. Yes, you’ll spend a lot of time studying (or you should anyway) but there’s …