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Before You Arrive on Campus

Information and strategies about how to prepare yourself for a strong semester before you arrive on campus.
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What Should I Not Bring to College?
Everyone has advice about what to do and bring as you head off to school. But where can you figure out what not to bring to college? Find a list of 9 best-left-behind items.

The Big College To-Do List
This comprehensive list provides a run down of everything you need to do, prepare, and pack before starting college.

10 Easy Ways to Meet People in College
Going somewhere, by yourself, where you may or may not know a single person, just might be the bravest thing you've ever done. With so many ways to meet people, though, finding connections is easier than you may think.

What to Pack When Heading to College
Packing for college may seem like trying to put a square peg through a round hole. Find a list of the most-important essentials as well as the things that are best left behind.

5 Tips for Making Freshman Orientation a Success
The schedule may be long, packed, and overwhelming. Learn how to make the most of your first week on campus.

How to Choose Which College to Attend
After being accepted to several colleges, choosing which one to attend can be difficult. Making sense of the academic, personal, and financial factors behind each acceptance letter can help you decide which college you want to attend for the next 4 years of your life.

10 Rules for the First Week in College
Your first week in college can be one of the highlights of your college life. Following these 10 rules for your first week in college can make it even better.

What to Do Before You Leave for Thanksgiving in College
Thanksgiving in college always seems to come at the perfect time. Know what to do so that you can fully enjoy the long weekend and all that a college Thanksgiving has to offer.

What to Have in a College First-Aid Kit
Not sure what to include in your college first-aid kit, even though you'd like to have one? Find a list of basic essentials for any college first-aid kit.

How to Decide What to Pack for College
Not sure what to bring with you to college? Check out this list of 8 questions to help you decide what to pack and what to leave behind.

Do I Need a Car in College?
Thinking about having a car in college? Learn what to consider before making a final decision.

How to Select the Best Meal Plan
Understanding college meal plan options can be overwhelming. Learn more about traditional college meal plan offerings, how to choose what's best for you, and how to successfully manage your plan throughout the semester.

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