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E-xcelling: Using Tech to Get a Jump on Your Studies

A list of ways to use technology to improve academic performance for college and university students.

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College Students Today: 6 Traits of Generation Y

Studies have found

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Average SAT Scores Drop: Students Must Do More to Prepare for College

Considering the onslaught of remedial college classes and accusations of grade inflation, it

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Young Voters: Nine Truths about the 2012 Presidential Election

With the 2012 election just six weeks away, both the Republican and Democratic parties are seeking support from college students and other young voters. Although you may think otherwise, your vote truly can make a difference. Read on for more information about the upcoming presidential election…

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Getting a Jump on the Competition: First Steps for High School Freshmen and Sophomores

A list of six methods that freshmen and sophomores in high school can begin to prepare for college.

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Massive Open Online Courses: Benefits of MOOCs

These days, many students who are enrolled in college or university take some or all of their classes online without setting foot in an actual classroom. Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, are a more recent development in online education. Unlike the classes mentioned above that charge tuition and fees, MOOCs are free and open to anyone interested in learning.

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Disposable Sheets Make College Laundry a Breeze

Dirty laundry on the floor and paper plates full of half-eaten food are both common sights in college dorm rooms. It

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7 Steps to Fabulous Friendships in College

Seven basic guidelines to making new friends for college and university students.

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Forget Just Drinking It: Students Love Beer Brewing Classes

College students and beer go together like peanut butter and jelly, but there

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Show Me the Money! College Student Spending Habits Infographic

Most parents teach their kids how to whip up a few simple meals and remind them to separate whites from darks before they head off to college, but the majority of students need advice on something besides cooking and laundry. A recent study found that a whopping 84% of college students admitted they need more education on financial management. Where does their money go?

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Dining Hall Food: 9 Ways to Make Healthy Choices

Researchers have found that the Freshman Fifteen may be more like the Freshman Three, but packing on the pounds can happen to the best of us

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At a Loss for Dorm Room Ideas? Hire a Designer!

School is back in session! Does the thought of living in a drab, cookie cutter dorm room all year have you feeling disheartened? Paying for college, room and board is enough of a hassle for most families, but some students are adding even more expenses to Mom and Dad

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Historically Black College Bans Dreadlocks

Jokes about showing up for class in your pajamas have a grain of truth to them for some college students, but schools that actually enforce dress codes have a bit more say in what students can and cannot wear to class. It

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