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Avoid the Pitfalls of Freshman Year

When you are just getting into your freshman year of college things are both overwhelming and exciting. This may be the first time in your life that … [Read more...]

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Dealing With ADD or ADHD in College

ADD & ADHD have been increasingly diagnosed in children and adults alike over the past couple decades, and the afflictions can make college life … [Read more...]

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College Rape

When kids are preparing for college, they have a lot on their minds: which school to go to, what to major in, where to live, how to pay. They are … [Read more...]

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Collegiate Happiness 101: Tips for Combating Freshman Depression

You were elated as your parents left campus in September. Now, you’re settled into your tiny dorm room, far from home. You’re overwhelmed by … [Read more...]

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College Health Issues

When speaking of college, most focus on scholarships and tuition, housing, etc. One thing you don't hear much about are health issues that students … [Read more...]

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Surviving College During a Flu Pandemic

In 2009, during my freshman year in college, the H1N1, or better known as the swine flu, made its way onto Xavier’s campus and infected many … [Read more...]

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7 Ways to Cope with Exam Stress

The following is a guest post from Meghan Ivarsson, a writer for Scholaradvisor.com.  Examinations are a very stressful part of the student … [Read more...]

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5 Tips to Avoid the Freshman 15

It's true, the Freshman 15, 20, and 30 even is a real thing. Why? Well, for many reasons. We no longer have our mom's (or dad's) healthy cooking, we … [Read more...]