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5 Colleges With Great Mountain Views

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

For some people, nothing is more awe-inspiring than a gorgeous mountain view. Whether that means snow-capped peaks, colorful autumn forests, or staring at that jagged skyline, mountains are tough to beat. We are fortunate enough that the United States has a variety of mountains. Here are some beautiful schools a mountain view. Prescott College—Prescott, AZ …

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Top 10 Colleges for Entrepreneurial-Minded Students

By Jessica ThiefelsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Do you want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg? Would you love to have drinks while making deals with the founder of Twitter? If you answered yes to these questions, and dream of starting your own business one day, you’re in luck. A growing number of colleges have capitalized on that trend and instead of …

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The Different Learning Styles: Which Student Are You?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Remember in elementary school the different learning styles? To learn shapes, you’d be given a bunch of different wooden shapes to play with and you’d put them together to make other shapes. Or you’d sing a silly song to learn the 50 states. When getting ready for spelling tests, maybe your teacher would repeat the …

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5 of the Best Colleges for Gamers

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Finding a community of people who share your interests can make the difference between an average and an exceptional college experience. Those who have grown up with a passion for gaming whether it be playing, designing or developing games, consider themselves a part of a virtual community. If you identify as a gamer and want …

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4 Educational YouTube Channels

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Today, there are a lot of different ways to educate yourself and gather information both formally and informally. Whether it be through personal experience, doing your own research, or taking a formal class, there is a myriad of tools and resources to learn new things and get the information you need. If you’re looking for …

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4 Ways to Bond With Your Roommate

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Living with a new person can be awkward, especially when you first start out. It may be hard to think of ways to connect with someone, especially when you’re living in such close quarters right off the bat. It is important to feel comfortable with your roommate so that you can open the lines of …

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Most Beautiful College Campuses in Autumn

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

While the beauty of a college campus does not necessarily inspire all students, it certainly can help lift students from the doldrums of daily homework. Many students enjoy being able to study outside during good weather, and the change of seasons—though signaling cooler weather—add bursts of brightness and magnificence to your walk to class. It’s …

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5 Colleges with the Most Unique Orientation Programs

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Freshmen orientation programs are on the rise in today’s modern academia. The goal is often to provide a sense of belonging to new students, thereby encouraging them to continue at the institution for the rest of their college career. Of course, some of these college orientation programs are a little more interesting than others. For …

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10 Surprising Things You Can Cook in the Microwave (INFOGRAPHIC)

By Paula HughesLast updated on December 22, 2022

What if I tell you that you can do more than heating cold foods in your microwave? Would you believe me? Well, you definitely should because your regular microwave can do microwave cooking, too. I was fully immersed on determining what you can cook in the microwave after buying a very expensive brand last month. …

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8 Fundamental Dorm Decorating Tips

By Jessica HerbineLast updated on June 27, 2024

It’s true that many residence halls leave much to be desired, as far as interior design goes. Most students step over the threshold into their new dorm to find plain, wooden essentials—a high-rise bed, chest of drawers or wardrobe, desk, and an end table—mirrored across a linoleum floor. Rather than get bummed about your sparse …