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5 Life-Changing Lessons From My First Year of College

Freshman year is certainly a time of growth and maturity. Here are five lessons you can learn and grow from, courtesy of one of our student writers.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

How to Be More Confident Freshman Year of College

It can be scary walking on campus as a freshman, but that's no reason to lack confidence. Shake your nerves (or fake it until you make it) with these tips.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

A Guide to Choosing the Best First-Year College Classes

It's important to plan out your college classes carefully each semester! Here's a guide for first-year students who may not be sure about which courses to pick.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

7 Things to Avoid Going Into Your Freshman Year

Your first semester of college may seem scary. Luckily, you're not the first student on this journey. Here's what to avoid to make freshman year easier.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, Georgia Institute of Technology

4 Ways to Use Your Time Wisely During the Summer

Summer is a time for fun, but there's also lots of time to prepare for the year ahead. Here are four productive things to do in between all the excitement.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Video: Making Friends in High School vs. College

Student vlogger Robert debunks three myths about what it's like to make friends in college and how it's different than making friends in high school.

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6 Fun Ways to Prepare for Your First Year of College

College-bound students have a right to be enthusiastic—and a little nervous! Here's how to channel that energy to prepare for your first year on campus.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

3 Tips to Help First-Year Students With Homesickness

It's normal to miss your old life during freshman year. If you're feeling homesick, here are three ways to turn your college into your new home away from home!

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Strangers or Besties? Developing a Good Dynamic With Your College Roommates

It's not hard to get along with your college roommate(s). All you have to do is follow this advice from a student who adjusted to living with many of them.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, Harvard University

How to Smoothly Transition From High School to College

From first-year orientation and time management to financial responsibility and social growth, these tips will help you transition to college with ease.

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Director of Admissions, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

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