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The Benefits of Joining an Honors College: Why It’s Worth the Extra Effort
As your first year of college approaches, you’re making decisions that will determine the course of your university experience. You’re choosing your school, picking your major, and weighing housing options. If you’re an above-average ...
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The Nature Lover’s Guide to Tampa Bay Wildlife
The Tampa Bay region is packed with things to see and do, from our rich arts culture to our emerging culinary scene to the outdoor recreation opportunities afforded by year-round sunshine. Our region has a lot to offer nature lovers, too. ...
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7 Study Habits of Highly Effective Freshmen
You’ve probably heard the same line, again and again, throughout high school: “Build good study habits now, because college is going to be much more demanding than high school.” Teachers love to say that! And they have a point.
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Five Ways to Make Your Honors College Application Stand Out
College admissions are more competitive than ever, and that goes double for Honors colleges. Honors colleges and Honors programs offer a school’s most exceptional students exclusive resources and opportunities that facilitate academic ...
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How to Help Students with Parents Who Object to Higher Education
To most families, sending a student to college is an exciting milestone — the start of a promising future. But a growing number of families have a different perspective. They lack confidence in higher education and object to their child ...
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Early Action vs. Early Decision: Everything You Need to Know
College admissions are more competitive than ever, and that has applicants scrambling for the slightest edge over their peers.
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What to Pack for a Visit to Tampa Bay
Without a doubt, the best way to find out if a particular college is a good fit for you is to show up in person and check it out for yourself. At USF, we strongly encourage campus visits, not only to show off our world-class academics and ...
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How Joining an Honors Program Can Lead to Career Success
Honors programs reward a university’s top-performing students with exclusive opportunities and innovative learning experiences, but that comes with a more demanding courseload and higher expectations. Many students wonder: is it worth it?
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How to Decide if I'm Ready for College
High school is wrapping up. You’re probably surrounded by adults asking you about your college plans, peers excitedly chatting about applications and admission letters, and educators pushing you to continue your education. It’s all for ...
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