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College life isn‘t easy. I would know, I am a student myself. Papers due, homework to finish, a quiz to get ready for – everything is just waiting to bite you in the backside.

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The Pros and Cons of Dorm Life

You are heading off to college and will soon encounter a familiar environment: West Hall, the dorm building you have lived in for the past two years.

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Fresh Fruit Care Package for Your College Student

Sending a child off to college is an emotional time for any parent. Saying good-bye is bittersweet. It represents the next stage in a child’s emotional and intellectual growth and a child’s burgeoning independence.

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How Boarding School Better Prepares You for College

Did you know that 87% of students who attend boarding school say they feel prepared for college?

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What Changes Students Will Face While Attending College

Your academic pursuits represent the cornerstone of what college will mean to you. Though very important, academics isn’t the only thing that will shape your college experience — you and the people you know will also change and in ways you might not have considered previously.

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Meal Plans and the College Student

Eating right or even eating at all should never be taken for granted. For college students, the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board, and related expenses can put a crimp on their finances, causing “food insecurity” for some.

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Dorm Room Closet Organization Strategies

One area of surprise for incoming college freshman when they complete freshman orientation is their dorm room. Not just the personality of their dorm buddy, but the layout of the entire room.

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Dorm Living: What Are the Disadvantages?

Yesterday, we took a look at the advantages of dorm living, making our case for living on campus.

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Dorm Living: What Are the Advantages?

Living in a dorm is an important part of the college experience, making it possible for students to easily connect with one another and to avoid the extra responsibilities of managing off-campus housing.

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Making Your College Dorm Like Home

Do you ever have that feeling of walking into a stranger’s space when you go into your dorm room? I know that feeling. But once I started decorating it and adding a few pieces, I started to feel like it was more of a home than a temporary space.