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10 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks

The rumors are true… college textbooks are outrageously expensive. On average, first-year college student spend over $1,200 on textbooks and course materials. A single textbook can cost hundreds of dollars.…
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Posted by Jane Cooper November 15, 2024
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5 Tips for Living in a Dorm

Coming home from an 8 p.m. class to a 200-square-foot dorm isn’t always a slay, especially if you’re sharing it with one or two other people. Some college students have…
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Posted by Regan Blume August 2, 2024
Posted inCollege Life LifeStyle

5 Fun College Summer Activities

You made it through another semester at college! Now it’s time to kick back, relax, and take a break from your busy undergrad life. Even if you’re stuck taking a…
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Posted by Regan Blume May 14, 2024
Posted inCollege Life LifeStyle

4 Steps to a 4.0 Semester

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This is the only plan you’ll ever need for taking notes in class and studying for exams. It’s time tested and simple. You’ll be smiling ear to ear when you start to see the results, but you have to follow all of the rules for this to work.

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Posted by Regan Blume January 1, 2018
Posted inCollege Life LifeStyle

Boost Your Resume with On-Campus Activities

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College on-campus activities are very important. One of the top reasons you should join an extracurricular: they look great on your resume!

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Posted by Regan Blume December 27, 2017
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The Perfect Cure for College Homesickness

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Whether you’re in your first year or your fourth year, college homesickness is going to hit you.

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Posted by Regan Blume October 29, 2015

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