What’s the Difference Between College and University?
It’s one of life’s great mysteries: What exactly is the difference between a college and a university? You’re not the only one confused by these terms.
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10 Mental Health Tips to Get You Through College Application Season
College application season is here! Traditional activities include chugging energy drinks, obsessively refreshing your application portal, and panicking about your academic future. Some people also choose to celebrate by staying up all ...
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7 Ways to Get Better Sleep in College
College life is demanding — between classes, exams, work, parties, and student orgs, it’s tempting to skip sleep. After all, you’ll sleep when you’re … graduated (that’s how the saying goes, right?).
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How to Stay Connected with Your College Freshman
Your student is off to college! This is a huge, exciting life transition for them — and for you. It’s normal to feel nervous, says Dalton Hoffer, associate director of USF’s Parent and Family Engagement Team. When he leads orientation, ...
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5 YA Novels That Explore Friendship In Your Teens
Looking for your next beach read? You’ve come to the right place! I’ve compiled a list of five great young adult novels that are perfect for your summer TBR pile. All five of these picks span different genres, but they’ve got one thing in ...
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Understanding Different Types of College Admissions: What Parents and Families Need to Know
Congrats — your student is headed for college! As they apply for schools and await decisions, give yourself a pat on the back: You helped them reach this huge milestone.
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Learn the Top Six “Soft Skills” Employers Look for in College Graduates
If you want to land a job, having a college degree puts you ahead of the curve. Studies show that any amount of college education reduces your unemployment risk and that college graduates earn about $1 million more over their lifetime.
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Six Interpersonal Skills for College Students
It takes a whole social toolbox to thrive in college. But if you’re like many college students, you might feel like you lack some of these tools, especially since the pandemic interrupted your high school experience. How do you make new ...
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Top 20 Questions to Ask Your High School Counselor
When you’re in high school, preparing for college admissions can feel like you’ve been plunged into the Upside Down in Stranger Things. Everything is confusing, people might as well be trying to talk to you via blinking Christmas lights, ...
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9 Ways to Deal with Social Anxiety
Let’s face it: we’re all feeling more anxious these days. If you’re like many college students, anxiety hits especially hard in social situations. Do you relate to any of these statements?
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