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Ithaca student uses internship to land a position with prestigious arts agency. So, what are you waiting for?

Studying abroad not just for students

At Colgate University, faculty members are crossing the pond as well, with surprising benefits.

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Collegiate political clubs flex their muscles as election nears

Groups starting debates and gearing up for November.

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Major conversations: How to tell your parents you are changing your major

10 steps to ensure the conversation goes as smoothly as possible.

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People are more likely to lie through text messages, study finds

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ELECTION 2012

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Romney takes the sunshine state

STUDY ABROAD

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10 great incentives for students considering study abroad

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CollegeFashionista: The Heart of Hampton

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A tangled web: students find fix on Internet

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7 tips for filing taxes like a pro

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Undergraduate research: Not just for science majors

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Skipping class: Does it make a difference?

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Will a scary picture stop students from lighting up?

Feds pushing for graphic cigarette warning labels

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  • Community colleges face deeper challenges
  • People are more likely to lie through text messages, study finds
  • Romney takes the sunshine state

Careers

Internships can be the gateway into the entertainment industry

Can help you land working on shows like True Blood and Mad Men.

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  • Some majors not made of money
  • How to prepare for post-grad life no matter when you graduate
  • 10 career lessons from those who have found success

Style

Tackling the Super Bowl: 5 tips to get your apartment Super Bowl ready

No Mom and Dad, so make the best of your tiny apartment and tiny budget.

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  • Five rooms we wish every residence hall had
  • CollegeFashionista: The Heart of Hampton
  • Dormify: Deciding what stays and what goes back

Election 2012

Collegiate political clubs flex their muscles as election nears

Groups starting debates and gearing up for November.

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  • Obama talks higher education during visit to the University of Michigan
  • Thousands of students camp out in freezing temps for chance to see Obama at U Michigan
  • Obama puts higher education on notice in annual speech

Campus Beat

Scandal surrounding Yale football star prompts fierce media debate

Incident is ethically dizzying and deserves further inspection and debate. 

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  • Professor explores the role of homesickness in American history
  • Penn State student editor resigns after report about Joe Paterno’s death
  • Feather extensions: Still a thing on your campus?

Campus Life

Opinion: Should universities ban bar buses?

Student behavior has led to a school-wide moratorium on bar buses at the University of Rochester.

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  • 10 phrases we used to think were cool
  • The 10 best sites to look for scholarships
  • Five ways to beat the all-nighter blues

College Toolbox

Finding your competitive advantage as a transfer student

Is it easier or more difficult to gain admission as a transfer student?

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  • 5 ways to create your personal brand
  • Six tips for writing great personal statements
  • Unigo Expert Network: What financial aid is available for international students?

Study Abroad

Studying abroad not just for students

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