life lessons

8 articles tagged with "life lessons"

Top 8 College Topics to Discuss With Your Student Today

Your student will be off to college soon, but there are some things they should know now. Here are eight topics of conversation to cover before they leave home.

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Freelance Writer and College Coach

5 Surprising Lessons to Help Get Through High School

High school isn't always easy, but you can make it way easier and more enjoyable for yourself by learning these valuable lessons before it's over.

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Senior Assistant Editor, CollegeXpress

2 Important Things That High Schools Don't Teach You

There are a lot of lessons students have to learn the hard way. Hopefully this advice for your high school years can make your life a little easier!

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, Northwestern University

College Reality Check: Learn This Long Before You Leave

College is a great time, but don't fool yourself into thinking it's going to be this perfect experience. Here's a reality check and advice you need to keep in mind.

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Senior Assistant Editor & Counselor Communications Coordinator, CollegeXpress

Important Lessons You Learn in College to Take to the Real World

Transitioning from college to adult life can be difficult for most people. So know that you're not alone and take these lessons with you as a reminder that you can make life what you want it to be--because there's no one way to live your best life!

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Freelance Writer

5 Important Lessons You Can Only Learn Outside the College Classroom

There are no college classes for working on your character and self-respect. Those things can only be learned with experience, like these five life lessons.

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Freelance Writer

5 Important Lessons Diversity on Campus Teaches You

From becoming more self-aware to standing up for your own beliefs, here are five lessons diversity has taught one college student.

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Freelance Writer

10 Things You Need to Do Before Leaving High School

If you're a high school senior, you need to make memories while you can. From attending prom to senior pranks, here are 10 things to do before graduation.

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Former Writer and Senior Editor, CollegeXpress

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