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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Unusual encounters

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SarahSarah walks into her dark apartment, turns on the front hall light, and walks down the hall directly to the bathroom. She just finished an intense kickboxing workout; she hadn't trained this hard all week and she could feel all her muscles shake in the shower. She is exhausted and relieved to have finished her shower so ... More..

Education > College Life A college student's guide to career fairs

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The following five steps will guide any student to a successful career fair.1. PrepareTake a look at the companies attending the career fair. Research the company, what they do, what positions they have open, what their internship programs look like, etc. Prepare a list of questions to ask the representative. The following ar... More..

Education > College Life 2007-2008 college dorm must-haves

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Single cup coffee maker - you'll say you won't drink on school nights but you somehow end up with having a few; you'll need to have a cup of Joe before crawling to your 8:30.Ear plugs - the night before you need to wake up at 8:30 for an exam is the exact night the biggest frat on campus is throwing their annual rager.Fan + e... More..

Education > College Courses & Majors Choosing classes in college

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Choosing classes can be a stressful and lengthy process, especially for beginners. After eight semesters of practice I have several tips and tricks to help ease this process. 1). General Education RequirementsFirst things first, every student should know or at least have a list of their schools general education requirements.... More..

Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for student travelers: How to find the best travel deals

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Take advice from someone who is a student, who has traveled through many countries as a student, and had little money to do so.I spent six months in England, one of which I traveled all over Europe. I definitely picked up some tricks along the way, as i was a student and needed the best deals. One thing i was disappointed in ... More..

Education > College Life College dorm dos and don'ts

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Do'sWork out a shower schedule with your roommates before the semester starts. Wear shower sandals in the freshman dorm showers. This prevents anyone from giving orgetting nasty foot fungus.Try to workout at least 2 3 times a week. The freshman 15 is real and an understatement. Ask your roommates permission before having any ... More..

Education > College Life How to save on your college books

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Research!Find out the following information for all of your textbooks for the semester:TitleAuthorEditionPublisherISBNIf anything the ISBN (international standard book number) is the key item to know because it is unique to that book and edition, and many textbooks offer newer editions every year. The ISBN is the 9-digit book... More..

Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for getting online while you're abroad

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1. Cheap pre-paid cell phone (for extended stays)2. Internet Cafes3. Hostels4. Calling cards5. Blackberries6. Airports I studied abroad for 6 months in England. One of those months I traveled to a few countries in Europe (France, Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Ireland). There were two main reasons for my desperation to... More..

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