By nature, humans are social beings, with a desire for companionship built into each and every one of us. We need friendship and studies show that those friends help keep us healthy. In college, the connections you make are just as ...
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Before we dive into these life lessons, let’s take a pop quiz: Do you ever feel like you’re navigating wild, uncharted waters? Do you long for freedom from the life you’ve always known? Do you want to be where the [cool] people are? Have ...
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Put on your favorite football jersey and bake yourself some shortbread: tonight is the season finale of “Ted Lasso.” (And it might also be the last episode ever, but we’re too busy shouting WE’RE RICHMOND TILL WE DIE to listen to this ...
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You already know “The Last of Us” is good TV. (We honestly don't know what we’ll do without Joel and Ellie until next season.) But did you know this show also offers life lessons for college students? Yes, we are totally giving you an ...
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If you’re deciding between colleges right now, your brain probably feels ready to burst. You’ve got pro/con lists, spreadsheets, tarot decks, Magic 8 Balls, and an overstuffed whiteboard that’s worthy of the Me Trying to Explain meme. ...
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Having a car on campus can be a great asset. Whether you want to take all your new college friends around town or easily visit your family on holiday breaks, owning your transportation can open a world of opportunity. But there are some ...
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You’ve perused the website. You’ve scrolled through the social media channels. You’ve even been on the campus tour. But how do you REALLY know what college life is like on any given campus? It can take a little detective work, but we’ll ...
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College dorm rooms run the gamut from brand-new suites bathed in natural light to utilitarian boxes with cinder block walls and linoleum floors. But don’t be disheartened if you’re not wowed the first time you set eyes on your new college ...
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If you ask what college students are reading, you’ll find most of their to-be-read stack filled with required textbooks and the classics. We like pairing the good-for-your-edification classic novels and memoirs with a compatible ...
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Visiting colleges is an important part of the college admissions process. You want to make sure that the college is the best fit for you and offers the resources you need to succeed. Over the past few years, more and more colleges have ...
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