advice for college freshmen

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Best 2024 Goals for College Students

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Here’s some serious and fun goals all college students should add to their New Year’s resolution list!…

January 11, 2024

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Maximize Your LinkedIn: Three Tips for College Students

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The best networking tool to use during your academic career.…

September 18, 2023

In an article about college students moving to big cities, a college student wearing a backpack wistfully stares over a cityscape at sunset.

The ‘Big City College Experience’ Myth

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

Can we expect young adults to handle the hustle and bustle of their new lives?…

August 18, 2023

In an article about College Board's AP classes, a stack of papers has the words "essay format: intro, body, conclusion" written on it.

AP English Classes Don’t Deliver What They Promise

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

Standardized tests cannot and will not prepare students for college.…

August 11, 2023

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A Guide For When You’re Forced To Work on a Group Project

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

Working with others can be difficult, but these tips can help you navigate the ins and outs and let you refine your communication skills.…

April 12, 2022

An illustration of a girl on college move-in day, pushing a cart piled with suitcases past a directional sign reading campus and dorms.

Make Move-In Easy: The Most Helpful Tips for Moving Into College

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Are you an incoming freshman worried about the transition into dorm and campus life? Keep reading for advice.…

September 11, 2021

How To Stay Organized and Stress-Free While Dorm Room Shopping

Salma Heram, George Washington University

Is getting everything ready for college starting to become overwhelming? Read on to find out how to prepare all of your supplies without feeling anxious.…

August 29, 2021

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Fun and Easy Ways to Avoid (Or Lose) That Freshman 15

Lauren Do, Davidson College

There's no reason to feel like you're going through basic training.…

July 23, 2019

How to Deal with Homesickness at College

Galen Patterson, California State University, Fullerton

One in five students deals with separation anxiety, but it's easy to overcome with a few tricks.…

March 13, 2017

The 5 S’s Returning Students Wish Freshmen Understood

The Five S’s That Returning Students Wish Freshmen Understood

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

Welcome to campus, now please take notes.…

August 26, 2016

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