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Mental Health Handbook for College Students

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
Mental health awareness efforts have become common on college and university campuses across the U.S. According to the American Psychological Association, more students are seeking treatment at college counseling centers than ever before. But why is this? Is it because of stress, increased availability of drugs and alcohol, or are we just talking about it …
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Should I Bring a Computer to College?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Wondering whether you should bring a laptop to college or not? Wonder no more! While we can’t give you an exact answer, we are able to bring up points you may not have thought about. In the end, it’s going to be up to you to make the decision, but we’re happy to help along …
Here are some common mistakes in college that freshmen make
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Mistakes College Freshmen Make

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022
College can be a culture shock for a lot of freshmen. Moving to a new city, making all new friends and being on your own can be stressful and tough to navigate. Luckily, we’ve identified common mistakes in college that freshmen make and helpful tips and tricks to avoid them. Blowing Off Syllabus Week A …
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5 Bizarre College Majors in the U.S.

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
For every ordinary, there is extraordinary. A majority of college students might find themselves pursuing more traditional degrees. However, for some college-bound scholars traditional is not the way to go. There are a number of bizarre and unusual majors out there in the wide world of college. For example, in the UK you can major …
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15 Surprisingly Affordable Colleges for Midwestern Middle Class Families

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many middle class families in the Midwest think that their only affordable college options are the state schools. While these may be great options, they are certainly not the only affordable schools for these students and families. Before we jump in to which colleges we found to be most affordable for middle class Midwestern families, it’s important …
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Don’t Wait to Figure Out The Cost of College

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022
As recently as 3 or 4 years ago, financial aid had a season. It was limited and finite, but much like Christmas music that begins to play before Thanksgiving or Valentine’s Day decorations that spring up January 2nd, financial aid season has also been affected by seasonal “creep”. It used to be that you couldn’t …
Here are some things deaf students in colleges and universities should keep in mind
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Things to Keep in Mind When Starting College

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
For hard of hearing and deaf students in colleges and universities, there can be a variety of obstacles on the path to pursuing higher education. Institutions typically leave the students in charge of finding and figuring out the accommodations they need.  It’s unlike high school where much of this process was decided between teachers, administrators, …
How to deal with helicopter parents in college
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How to Deal with Over-Involved Parents at College

By Rose ScottLast updated on December 22, 2022
When I was a student, I had a friend whose mom was “a helicopter parent” taking extreme care of her offspring. To what extent? Well, she helped her student with accomplishing 80 percent of college assignments, had constant cell phone monitoring, and got in touch with teachers whenever the kid got a low grade. Did this over-protection …
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4 Reasons to Visit Your Campus Career Center

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Most college campuses these days have an office devoted to how students can plan for and pursue careers after their time as students. While the nitty-gritty details of these offices likely change from campus to campus, the overall purpose remains the same. Not many students visit their career center before graduation. They then feel left …