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College Etiquette (5 Rules That No One Tells You in High School)

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written by: Amani Liggett   Some things in life are just learned by experience and observation, and some of the rules of college often fall under this subject. The first thing you will have to account for is being on time to class. It is important to make small notations about which professors have specific rules [...]

Alcohol – The Forbidden Fruit

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Written by: Michael Arnold College and drinking. The words have almost become synonymous. We’ve all seen National Lampoons, Animal House. But in American colleges this sort of exaggerated lifestyle has become pervasive. How often are college kids drinking, and what are the real effects? Has the use of alcohol transformed from a casual party starter [...]

The Ugly Hangover of College Student Loans

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More than 3 million college students will bask in the pride and relief of earning their diplomas this year. However, once the newly minted graduates peel off their caps and gowns and bid goodbye to the last of the party stragglers, the real life hangover begins in earnest.  Part of this hangover is the current [...]

College Dining Halls Evolve to Serve Healthy Minds and Bodies

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They’re not your parents’ college cafeterias anymore, limited to globs of ambiguous meat and a smorgasbord of starch. Today’s dining halls have evolved to meet the demands of a more sophisticated student population who expect healthier and fresher options, including entrees for vegans, gluten-free alternatives, and organic selections. Ethnic cuisines, access to local farmers’ markets, [...]