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Though college grads often reminisce about 'the best years of their lives' when they look back on their university days, the daily challenges facing college students can often be quite grueling. What are some survival tips for those who are having a tough time?



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by drdanlag
Aug 19 '06 How To Survive College - The Hard Way
To go to college is tough; to remain, stay in college is tougher; to earn a college degree is toughest. But it's worth it!... read full review
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by popsrocks
Feb 19 '05 College tips from a guy who goes to college year after year after year.
School is a place for learning. It's also a place to meet friends and have a good time.... read full review
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by three_ster
Aug 15 '01 College Survival Tips -- The keys to surviving life in college.
College is a time for not only learning, but for fun, and to survive the grueling schedule, make sure that there is time for fun in there as well!... read full review
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by ddustyrose
Aug 12 '06 HOW TO SURVIVE COLLEGE
Learn to be a small fish in a big pond.... read full review
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by JustCathy
Sep 09 '00 We Don't Need NO Education!
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by Birdfeather
Aug 23 '06 College Survival Tips: Parking 101
Have a parking plan before the first day of classes!... read full review
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by three_ster
Aug 07 '05 College Survival Tips ---- Playing by Yourself; It's not just something we learned in Kindergarten
One of the many survival tips that I can give you, is to find a way to enjoy the time you have to yourself.... read full review
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by Bryan_Carey
Mar 27 '01 The Ups and Downs of Higher Education
College can be a fun experience, but there can also be many obstacles along the way and many challenges. ... read full review
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by nylawgirl
Jun 02 '00 How to Succeed in College by Actually Trying
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by driver4t5
Jul 05 '00 Free is Me! College survival on a shoestring
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by three_ster
Aug 09 '06 Dealing With Stress At College When You are First Faced With It
Dealing with Stress is very important, and by taking the time to deal with it correctly, you could be saving your own life.... read full review
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by hwz1
Sep 07 '00 A Guys View: How to Get Raped While in College
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by three_ster
Oct 13 '05 The Different Learning Styles ---- Discovering Your Best Methods of Studying
Knowing how to learn is an important step to a successful study session, and if you know how to best teach yourself, you are ahead of the game.... read full review
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by GravityGirl
Dec 28 '00 How To Succeed In College Without Even Trying
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by shadow8
May 09 '01 How I Survived the Mad, Mad World Known as "College."
Nobody said that college life would be easy, but the trick is to find the equilibrium which balances the right amount of work and play. ... read full review
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by naphtalia
May 20 '01 How to Get Through
It's just a matter of getting down to business.... read full review
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by Candice923
Apr 26 '04 College 101: My Experience With A Date Rape Drug
Reading this can save your life.... read full review
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by mbmattson
Jun 03 '00 Get college over with early!
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by donnamr
Nov 26 '06 Maintaining Balance is Critical to Success in College
Keeping a healthy balance between social activities and class/study time is critical to success in college. Discipline in handling the freedom of a college setting is important.... read full review
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by FlowrChild
Sep 09 '00 How To Avoid That "Ahhhh Get Me Out Of Here!" Feeling
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by McKinley926
May 28 '01 THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE
College students and parents must realize that college is NOTHING like high school. New students should take it slow on the social scene and take classes that aren't too difficult.... read full review
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by videodude
Jun 20 '05 Gotta Love Working During Your College Years
Working in college is both interesting and illuminating, while also teaching you lessons about financial survival.... read full review
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by starcrossedkat
Oct 04 '01 Surviving the College Blues.
A list of beating the college blues...... read full review
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by Candice923
Jan 01 '05 College 101: Dorm Safety
Don't take your safety for granted when you live on campus.... read full review
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by Andrew_Lim
May 19 '01 Reminiscing...
It's fun...so enjoy it while you can!... read full review
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by Krissieliz
Apr 11 '00 FYI: Tomato sauce tastes *really* bad on Cheerios
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by luvrdaisy
Aug 23 '01 Survive What? Tips for Emerging Unscathed
College isn't half the test of survival that living in the real world is. Some tips that make college harder but the real world much easier to deal with.... read full review
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by mbmattson
Jul 14 '00 Grueling but extremely rewarding
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by starcrossedkat
Aug 27 '01 Summer's here...*sniff* Goodbye friends, goodbye bed, goodbye dorm!
Leaving your friends for the summer is tough...but here's how to stay in touch.... read full review
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by starcrossedkat
Nov 15 '01 *vroom vroom* Having a car at college.
Having a car at college is great...but also a burden sometimes. Weigh the pros and cons before you decide.... read full review
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by airmary25
Jun 05 '00 Take me for instance OR How not to fail in college
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by jasonkirk
Dec 26 '00 How I went from Jason, the Nerdy High School Boy to Jay Money, the Dorm Prez!
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by GuruGirl
Aug 17 '01 Top Six College Myths
Surviving college is all about putting things in perspective... read full review
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by rittdogg
Sep 21 '00 Do not drink bleach, drink whiskey! Do not smoke crack, smoke weed!
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by hiphop101
Mar 05 '01 Two things you must know
Balance in your life is the key. The quicker you learn exactly how much you can slack off, and how much you need to do the better off you'll be.... read full review
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by Shampoo-Girl
Jan 20 '01 No money for Spring Break? No problem!
Don't spend too much on booze at Spring break. Too much booze = BAD = jail time in Mexico. ... read full review
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by axidty
Jun 09 '00 How to Survive - College Tips
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by sgentile
Jan 28 '00 Having it all (good grades AND a social life) and "have a life". .
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by chicknyell
Jun 28 '00 To Survive is to Study!
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by hppycamper
Nov 02 '00 Relationships are great, but focus on school!
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by goldjay
Feb 08 '00 Surviving You First Trip Back Home
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by goldjay
Jan 30 '00 How to Survive College in 10 Easy Steps
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by annemorganmu
Feb 04 '02 Volunteering. Does A Heart Good
Volunteering can give you that last bit of motivation you need to make it through those tough classes. You will also realize if you are working for the right profession.... read full review
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by Admarginate
Aug 09 '00 Good Karma: the Ultimate Asset
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by goldjay
Feb 03 '00 Fighting the Freshman Fifteen
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by emptywishes
Mar 05 '01 My Friends are Dorks.
May your stomach and pocketbook be relatively full.... read full review
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by benho
May 01 '01 MIT: A Survival Guide
FAQ and tips for those new at MIT.... read full review
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by that-guy
Feb 08 '00 That-guy's secret to college: or how to slack off and feel good about it
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by Dionne25
Jun 06 '01 Take a Trip to Resident Advisor Land
It takes a special person to be an RA. It's sometimes a thankless job, but what you get out of it is what you put into it.... read full review
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by waldo4
Jan 27 '00 College is Life, the Rest is just Details!
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by JustCathy
Sep 07 '00 Surviving College - What Your Professor SHOULD Tell You!
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by radiojedi
Aug 21 '01 To Commute or to Not Commute?
There are reasons to live on-campus as well as commute. The ultimate choice needs to be yours.... read full review
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by sable677
Mar 17 '01 A New And Exciting Experience
College can be an intimidating experience, but it can be enjoyed if you act responsibly and allow yourself the chance to enjoy it.... read full review
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by Action_Snark
Mar 19 '01 Sgt. Snark's College Boot Camp
Work hard, but have fun. And occasionally blow off steam as needed. Then you won't jump in front of a truck, or fail out......... read full review
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by pbyaeger
Aug 28 '00 Date Rape: Maybe it Was My Fault
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by Cahill
Aug 02 '00 What I've learned in a year that has nothing to do with the classes...
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by producer
Mar 30 '01 Surviving the first weeks in a small college town
Arrive early, meet someone with a car, leave your dorm room open - and HAVE FUN!!!... read full review
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by Candice923
Oct 22 '00 How To Be A Good Neighbor
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by pookiebear6
Jun 22 '00 Why NOT to burn the midnight oil
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by bmleroy
Jul 21 '01 The most important issue college students face
Dorms are often a fun way to live during the early years, but apartments can be a better value and better environment for older students.... read full review
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by Luke_Stone
Mar 03 '00 College 101: Tips on Research Projects
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by auldbawl1
Jan 27 '00 Are You Ready?
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by starcrossedkat
Jun 12 '01 First Year Reflection
College..you can survive and you will survive...with a smile.... read full review
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by pookiebear6
Jun 22 '00 Basic Tips on Choosing a College, A Roommate, and Surviving Academically and Beyond
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by mandhir
Mar 18 '01 Survival Tips For College Kids
Health is wealth... read full review
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by wi_tracy
Apr 24 '01 the In Scoop on college life!
Read this if you have ?'s about: campus health, roommates, items to bring, good grades etc...... read full review
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by mcommini
Apr 30 '01 Keep On Keepin' On
Returning to college to earn your degree is important. But be sure to consider all of the factors involved before enrolling this semester.... read full review
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by jsroberts
Jun 04 '00 Do it now!
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by kinganamort
Feb 13 '00 Top Ten College Tips
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by Dr.D
Mar 18 '00 The College of Universal Knowledge
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by fishifishi
Feb 08 '00 Get through it with something to show for it
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by khn
Aug 14 '01 North goes South
The South is hot, everyone knows that, so if you go to college there, be prepared for long walks through the jungle.... read full review
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by martytdx
Jul 05 '00 Ways to Survive College
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by bupkiss
Mar 05 '01 I Am Getting a BA in BS
College can be fun. It can also be hellish. I like to find a happy medium between the two.... read full review
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by Magick1
Jun 30 '00 Study What Really Interest YOU!
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by demon
Jan 27 '00 Go to Class or You Will End Up in Korea!!
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by elizajane925
Aug 23 '00 Textbooks Without Tears: How to fill your bookshelf without emptying your wallet
Spend carefully, keep sellbacks in good condition, buy used.... read full review
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by emptywishes
Mar 15 '01 Eating on a Student Budget!
You really don't have to starve, honest!... read full review
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by Candice923
Aug 22 '00 College 101
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by eharri3
Apr 18 '01 Hit the Ground Running and Don't Look Back!
Work hard early on to give yourself some breathing room grade-wise when things get tougher.... read full review
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by levda
Jul 21 '00 Good thing you don't get voted off the island here
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by chubaca
Mar 01 '01 Survive College
Survival for college kids.... read full review
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by showard
Jul 27 '00 Aesop's Foibles
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by aaronreview
Mar 20 '00 Survival of The Most Innovative (The Fittest Were Vaporized)
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by lansky2000
Aug 19 '00 Sinking Or Swimming?
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by bgrayduck
Aug 17 '00 In My Honest Epinion - 5 Rules for College
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by artra
Apr 16 '01 Do it right the first time, the longer you stay the more you pay!
There is a college for everyone, you just have to do the work.... read full review
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by drpooh03
Mar 05 '01 How to choose your course schedule at UT Austin
Your college course schedule can make or break your college career. So I think it's worth it to put in the extra couple of minutes to do some research.... read full review
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by Shoo
Mar 23 '00 How to do well in your classes
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by eharri3
Mar 30 '01 How to Survive Chronic Empty Pockets Disease
Poverty for many students is often a part of the college experience. With thrift and careful budgeting, you can still have fun and learn valuable lessons in money management.... read full review
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by jasonkirk
Jul 08 '00 Squeeze the zest from college life without drowning in experience
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by Chriss1977
Aug 08 '00 The Wrong Way to Choose a College
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by pookiebear6
Jul 31 '00 How to Write Good :)
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by junebug531
Jul 17 '00 CCC-My Son's Reason For Survival
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by shannons
Jan 27 '00 What I Wish I Knew When I Went to College
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by Profilewriter
Jan 31 '00 Master Epinions, College will be easy
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by drpooh03
Mar 04 '01 Surviving a Large Public University
Should truly be the best years of your life. Here are some ideas on how to survive college. ... read full review
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by WGoodson
Apr 11 '00 Ways To Succeed
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by tattooedjedi
Mar 17 '00 Joining A Club Was Just What This Jedi Needed
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by hwz1
Mar 01 '00 A Few Ways To Get Kicked out of College
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by ImagiBear
Jan 29 '00 What NOT To Do
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by GOkinaka
Feb 01 '00 Learn "WHEN" to skip class!
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by Couponaholic
May 30 '00 Pep talk for "mature" students
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by firebird1
Jun 30 '00 Tips for Surviving College from One Who Has!
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by rebres
Feb 08 '00 for a good time, call.........
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by shannonAntar
Mar 28 '00 television world
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by Erin2k
Mar 05 '01 How to make it through college
Follow these few tips and you will survive college for sure. You may also have a lot of fun.... read full review
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by EnderZ
Jul 02 '00 So you wanna wake up?
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by EnderZ
Jul 01 '00 What you need and what you don't need
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by martytdx
Sep 06 '00 Watch out for the Boogie Man
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by khn
Aug 14 '01 South Goes North
If you are going to college in a cold climate and winter weather is new to you, you need to know how to prepare yourself for it.... read full review
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by Guildencrantz
Mar 09 '00 Get a phone card.
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by hwz1
Mar 26 '00 Survival? Here is How to Thrive in College
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by duckyone
Jan 27 '00 College for Dummies :)
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by sj1and0
Apr 17 '00 To College or to Party
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by Guildencrantz
Mar 08 '00 Of all the words of mice and men...
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by zhouse
Jun 22 '00 Z HOUSE'S advice on college, PART SIX (prioritize in order to survive)
Proper survival in college is possible, but you must put your priorities in order.... read full review
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by heatherweller
Mar 12 '00 Go (a little) crazy!
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by jucm
Apr 29 '01 You Got Accepted. Now What?
Don't procrastinate. Keep track of paperwork deadlines. Doing things early will make your life a lot easier.... read full review
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by amberj94
Mar 12 '01 Lessons you need to learn
Don't be hesitant to make new friends or to join an activity. Eat Healthy and have fun.... read full review
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by MightyCow
Aug 14 '00 Ain't Got No Money Honey: College Life On Little Cash
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by sarah_azul
Nov 10 '00 Sarah's List of College Survival Tips
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by tattooedjedi
Mar 03 '00 Are You A Procrastinator or a Go-Getter?
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by msposner
Mar 22 '00 Only a few desire to be the best...
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by irish88
Oct 01 '00 How do I deal with this STRESS?
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by wandajune6
Oct 09 '00 Wandajune's Guide to Making Parents Happy
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by TresCrazyDiva
Jul 03 '01 Getting through the proverbial best years of your life
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by sarah_azul
Nov 10 '00 Being Straight Edge and Living at College
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by kidbespin
Jul 17 '00 Everything I need to know I learned in Kindergarten.. but i went to college anyway
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by EnderZ
Jul 10 '00 You'll read enough serious stuff in your textbooks
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by goddess_30
Oct 01 '00 They say hindsight is 20/20....
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by whoakewl3
Jun 21 '00 Balancing your responsiblities
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by khn
Aug 02 '01 The Best of Cornell Dining (UPDATED 9/2/01)
Cornell dining has a lot of good stuff to offer, but only if you know where to look and what to get. ... read full review
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by Guildencrantz
Mar 31 '00 Not your normal homework...
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by jaseroque
Jan 31 '00 How should you study?
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by tigger_r13
Jun 02 '00 Things that you should know going in to college
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by colovion
Jul 09 '00 Crimes of Opportunity
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by dadanlag
Mar 28 '00 Tips On How To Survive Graduate School
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by RasputinAXP
Jul 17 '00 Survival means you, not your roommate, right?
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by caithnessfan
May 27 '01 Student life 101
Have FUN, be practical some times, and use moderation. (in moderation)... read full review
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by Rickie_
Feb 21 '00 Top ten ways to alienate your fellow alumni
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by dawn121
Jun 28 '00 How to Never Regret Your College Years
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by Luke_Stone
Mar 03 '00 College 101: 10 Time Management Tips
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by c_dogg
Aug 19 '00 It's difficult - but not as bad as you think
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by Anniedig
Aug 03 '00 These Aren't Your Mother's Survival Tips!
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by morris57
Apr 07 '00 Email tip that is not so obvious!
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by Sorche48
Jul 03 '00 Things I'd wish I'd done
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by paramendra
May 03 '00 Crunch Time
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by bassist695
Jul 18 '00 Click HERE to Open Your College Survival Kit!!
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by Maja
May 29 '00 Survive for one!
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by edenhig20
Aug 19 '01 Surviving College
To anyone about to go to college, I wish you luck. I'm giving you a warning : be prepared for the unexpected. ... read full review
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by NaomiLeah
Feb 01 '00 What your advisor will never tell you
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by fireballdw
Aug 15 '00 What colleges NEVER tell you!
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by doink2018
Oct 07 '00 On-Campus Living: Laundry Room Etiquette
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by elliottc
Aug 29 '00 Having more than Class is your best bet
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by paramendra
Apr 24 '00 20 Steps To A Complete Research Paper
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by edwardstar
Nov 25 '00 Please Don't Commit Suicide in College
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by coachj
Jun 02 '00 I wish I knew.
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by Carrisford
Jun 24 '00 Why are you really going?
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by charles
Jan 31 '00 A Cell Phone Among Other College Survival Tips
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by swingingdaddy
Jun 16 '00 Just some Words of Advice
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by LisPSUgrl
Jul 08 '00 A Brand New Day!
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by Alkaiser
Feb 08 '00 How I've Survived...So Far.
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by argyle
Jul 17 '00 Quit crabbing about the food....
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by MoonBeam1965
Aug 07 '00 Never quit when you can succeed!!
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by cldude
Jul 14 '00 Work hard, play hard
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by craigm
Jun 15 '00 Beware of Credit Card Offers On Campus!
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by reaperradio
Jul 24 '00 The art of surviving college
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by morris57
Apr 20 '00 Save $$ on textbooks
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by melboyer
Jan 27 '00 Advice from a Senior
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by wieges
Jun 21 '00 Staying alive...
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by leigh10
Mar 17 '00 How To Study!
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by SAEGOOSE
Jul 06 '00 Some Advice, but Then Again What Do I Know?
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by Luke_Stone
Mar 03 '00 College 101: Sizing Up Your Prof
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by chinafrog
Sep 08 '00 Make it Worthwhile
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by Katwoman
Feb 01 '00 Do it yourself!
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by leenie
May 12 '00 Dining Hall Survival Guide
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by nids
Feb 02 '00 Oh how I wish someone told me...!
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by lasergirl32
Jul 30 '00 The RIGHT Way To Survive That Summer Course!
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by paramendra
Apr 24 '00 10 Tips For Small Group Communication
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by kymbadlee
Apr 21 '00 Happiness Come When You Least Expect It
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by Lawspec
Jun 27 '00 Don't Sweat It, There is Help
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by CHCQueen
Dec 26 '00 Survival Tips
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by tippitytapp
Aug 15 '00 How To Graduate
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by kfree
Mar 01 '00 You Have Much More Important Things to Spend Your $$$ On Than Books...
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by keeley57
Aug 10 '00 College seem overwhelming?
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by fsmith99
Aug 25 '00 Freshman Lesson 101: Get Involved!
The bottom line is that getting involved on campus helps make your college experience more rewarding than those who just attend class and go home.... read full review
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by DaveTrump
Apr 02 '00 2 easy ways to improve grades
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by elizajane925
Jul 03 '00 Surviving the Ill-Timed Head Cold
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by sakatia25
Aug 17 '00 The key to being successful is organizing your time..
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by infy
May 20 '00 College Survival: Irony at it's best.
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by Mavin
Jun 14 '00 College Life by the Numbers
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by puff_luvah
Apr 11 '00 Picking the Classes to Get the Grade
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by dtpookie21
Aug 14 '00 Surviving Senior Year
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by moonlady1999
Apr 06 '00 Depression and College Students
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by Wise1Only
Aug 27 '00 Some survival tips for college
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by AimezMoi4213
Feb 28 '00 Roomate Roulette
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by phungus
Jan 28 '00 NEVER skip class
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by gavriln
Jun 15 '00 Get help
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by chiefy
May 24 '00 The *real* stuff you'll need...
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