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One of the most important issues that I noticed was being stressed my first year at college was safety. Expecially as a girl. We were given rape whistles along with our keys and later that day a campus security guard gave us a lecture about where was safe and what wasn't. I know people who are very nervous about this issue. Many girls I know carry mace or won't walk campus after dark. There is

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Hi there! I’m B. and I write over at iCantbelieveable; but I’m thrilled and honored that Tricia is letting me hold her readers hostage as I occupy her space today! Thank you for reading! Here’s my tale of an amazing summer vacation: It was 1995, the year that brought along some of the most amazing things. MTV was still showing music videos, some of the most incredible songs ever

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Just about a year ago, I left for my first Study Abroad trip. It was also the first time I was traveling to a different continent. Most of the trip was spent in London, England, although for parts of the trip we went to Scotland, Wales, and I went to Dublin, Ireland while the rest of the group was in Paris, France.  I wanted to share some wisdom that I picked up along the way. 1. Unpack

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Websites that are Useful for Wasting time:Everyone knows that procrastination is as much a part of college as late nights and Top Ramen for breakfast. So here are some sites for when homework can wait: Facebook.com (Farmville, anyone?) IMDb.com (Internet Movie Database) Wikipedia.org’s random article button Stumble Postsecret (This one is updated every Sunday) College Humor

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I'm a big fan of helping the environment, and I always say I'm going to do more, but then I wind up giving up. Well, I found out about a new concept: making an Earth Day Resolution. For awhile now I've been considering the idea of harvesting rain water, as well as composting. With composting, the most I do is through the waste in my backyard. No more. I'm going to make a solid commitment to

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1. Fastweb 2. Cappex 3. College Prowler 4. Your future school's website.

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Image by mySAPL via FlickrI didn't become aware until today that this is Banned Book Week. Rather than review a banned book, I've decided to write a little bit about reading banned book. There are some books that I've only read because they are on the Banned Book list. Out of those, there are many that I'm glad I did. On the other hand, there are a lot of books I've read that I suspect are only

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The useful: About.com Wikipedia.org (just don’t cite this on a paper or refer to it in class. The teacher will lose all respect for you.) Ehow.com Facebook.com (I know it seems weird to have this on a list of research sites, but it will be extrememly useful for contacting your classmates or figuring out what to get a friend for their birthday. Google News (news.google.com) Amazon.com

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I just got a Twitter account for this blog. My user name is CollegiateDown, so please see if you can find me. Also let me know if you have a twitter for your blog and would like to be followed. I will gladly comply.

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In applying for jobs, I cannot help but notice a lot of the jobs that are hiring are companies that I don't feel right working for. I know that in this job market I can't always be picky, but its more than just a matter of not wanting to do the work. As an environmentalist, I do not support a lot of energy companies' practices. I would feel like benefiting from working for, say, a coal company,

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This is just a random story I found awhile back. As soon as you turn 18 it seems like you get bombarded with credit card options and this is just a fun way to make use of them. Just make  sure that before you throw out any credit cards, make sure they are destroyed completely. http://allweirdnews.com/crazy-uses-for-credit-cards/

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Image via WikipediaJob hunting sites are filled with disheartening tales of well-educated folks who had to look for a job for over a year. This makes it seem like seniors should look for jobs alongside of finishing their final year. While this may be necessary in some cases, there are a few flaws in logic with the plan. For one, not everyone has time for the job hunt before graduation. It is

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Did any of my readers out there decide to go to a community college? What were your reasons for doing so? How has your experience compared to your friends who attended four-year institutions? Do you feel that it prepared you well enough, especially if you transferred? What are the benefits that you have noticed? Down-sides? Do you notice any stigma associated with community colleges? According

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Throughout my four years at college, I have lived in the dorms on campus. While there are some downsides, it has been a positive experience. A dorm room can be a very important part of your life on campus. It serves as a haven from everything else that happens on campus. It can also be a relflection of your personality since you get to decorate it almost any way you want it. I've only just

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Bringing guns on campus has been in the news lately. States such as Arizona and Texas have been considering revising their gun laws to allow looser regulations controlling guns on campus. Something like the Virginia Tech Shooting makes people worried, and no one wants to be caught unprotected. If my campus ever allowed guns on campus for anyone other than police officers I would transfer

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Rumor has it that in order to boost ratings, Nickelodean is bringing back some of its hit shows from the 90s. Not only will they be airing classic episodes, the producers have agreed to make new episodes as well. The fight to bring back the favorite episodes of our generation has been a pretty strong movement. The group on Facebook is right up there with requesting Betty White on SNL. The only

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Lately there seems to be a lot of bad press surrounding sororities and fraternities. It also seems as though no one talks about Greeks unless its to criticize them. To counteract this, I've found articles talking about the good that specific organizations have done for their schools and communities. ISU's Day of Service From the High Chair, to High School, to Higher ED Sorority

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In the last decade or so, many revolutionizing inventions have affected college students more than anyone else who uses them. Nearly all of these innovations are technological, and include Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, cellphones, and most importantly of all, laptops being more common than desktop computers. I don't think I can stress enough how much I love my laptop. It provides me with

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Sometimes, it seems as though college is a little world of its own, almost like a commune, where we are isolated from the rest of the world. Knowing the daily events is based on luck, not any effort on our own part. So how do you keep from embarrassing yourself in conversations about current topics? What are your favorite news sources? Or, do you sincerly enjoy reading the news and forming

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If you want to be successful in an online course then make sure that you note these tips. Are you taking your first ever class online? Or have you taken classes before but only done moderately well in them? It isn’t always easy to succeed in online classes. However, with some top tips in mind, it’s possible to be successful in any online course. Here are ten top tips to follow if you want to be

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I found this excellent article on the Website Campus Progress about young people running for office. The youngest candidate I've ever heard of was an 18-year-old (still in high school) who ran for mayor and won. Take a look: http://campusprogress.org/articles/when_young_people_run_for_office/.

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Everyone knows the traditional ways of making money in college, such as loans, a job, or scholarships. Today, I'd like to know my readers' most creative or unusual ways (as long as they're  legal) of making money. Post them in the comments and I'll post some of them in a post soon. Related articles Reduce Your Student Loan Debt While In College: Eight Tips (distance-education.org)

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Online colleges have a lot of benefits, particularly for non-traditional students and students who want to get their degree in a shorter amount of time. In fact, I have heard the argument made that online colleges will soon take over campuses and we will all attend class through the internet within twenty years.Image via Wikipedia Frankly, I believe that there are enough benefits to campuses

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In the spirit of college application deadlines, I thought I'd share some wisdom I learned about researching colleges through four years of college. 1. If you plan on studying abroad, where you go matters. Some schools require it, and others strongly support it. Some may encourage it but do little to help you acheive it. If you go to the last kind, you will find it very difficult to raise the

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Students choose to attend religious colleges or universities for a variety of reasons. Some want to pursue a career relating to religion such as clergy. Others prefer a more conservative environment. Some want a private school and the one they choose such so happens to have a religious affiliation. Here in the United States, most religious colleges and universities are Christian.

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