You constantly hear from everyone (your guidance counselor, admissions advisors, and, hey! even the USF admissions blog) that college campus visits are important. But when you’ve got so many options to choose from — tours, open houses, ...
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If a housing crisis hits during your high school or college years, it can upend your educational plans. “When life happens, it never sends us a text to let us know that it’s coming. It just happens,” says Jenelle Bell, senior support ...
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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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The whiplash students may experience when transitioning into college can largely be attributed to the newfound independence of living on their own for the first time. Having your own space is an exciting experience, but it can also be ...
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Are you looking for a good young adult novel to read this summer? Hey, me too! To me, summer isn't the same without a great YA novel to take to the beach or pool. I write young adult fiction, studied it in grad school, and can't get enough ...
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You did it! You got into college, settled into your dorm room, and started taking courses. But something isn’t feeling completely right. Maybe your current school doesn’t have enough on-campus events or the location of your school isn’t ...
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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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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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Remember how adults always asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up, back when you were five years old and still thought becoming a dinosaur was a distinct possibility? Now that you’re entering college, that question has been ...
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Ah, summer vacation. Total freedom from the evils of textbooks, homework, and dubious cafeteria food. The days are long and warm and full of potential. The first day of the new school year seems like just a speck in the distance.
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