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A guide to scholarships for college-bound students

College can be expensive. This scholarship guide will help you find scholarships you may be qualified for, plus tips on the best way to apply.

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Dorm shopping tips that won't break the bank

You want your dorm to be a home away from home! Here's how to make your space your own without taking out a loan. 

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For the Birds: Greenland Field Journal #2

This week was mostly defined by trapping small songbirds. Taking measurements such as wing and beak length is a very important task as it shows the condition of the bird and is especially interesting when we catch the same bird again.

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It's OK to be undecided

Tired of being asked about your major because you don't know what it is yet? That's OK. Being undecided gives you the opportunity to explore majors and careers you might never have considered otherwise. 

Nathan Frank gives a Little Lesson

Little Lesson on Nuclear Physics

Just what does an experimental nuclear physicist do? Nathan Frank gives us a lesson on what it's like to be the first person to discover an exotic nuclei, and how that affects nuclear physics at large.

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Getting started as a first generation college student

You might feel overwhelmed about how to start searching for colleges if you're the first in your family to go, but thinking about price and campus culture can help you narrow down your options 

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Little Lesson on Propaganda

Can you tell the difference between news and propaganda? Most people can't, especially when information is shared on social media. David Snowball teaches us how to think critically and strategically about information provided through news and social media for the sole purpose of influencing the emotions and beliefs of the people.

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Tips for living with a roommate

Living with a stranger your freshman year can be stressful. This change is one of the biggest worries for college students, but there are easy ways to create a positive living environment.

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6 Mental health resources to help you see the bright side of life

A variety of websites that focus on positive, strength-based mental health exercises to help you improve you life satisfaction and subjecting well-being in measurable ways, brought to you by Augustana Counseling Services.

Fiona Briggs talks transgender voice identity

Little Lesson on Voice Identity

Transgender people's voices don't always match their desired gender presentation. How do you help them sound like their true selves when hormones don't affect the voice? That's where Fiona Briggs comes in.

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College applications: how to effectively showcase yourself

Application essays are a great way to show admissions reps who you are and why you're a good fit for your dream school. Reflecting on your accomplishments before you start will help you showcase yourself in the best light. 

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How to start your college search as a junior

Knowing where to start thinking about college as a sophomore or junior can be confusing. Here's our best advice for gathering info and learning about yourself on the way to finding the right college fit. 

Lauren Hammond teaches history perspectives class

New perspectives: why choose your gen eds with care

Perspectives classes, or gen-eds, are more than just a requirement to graduate. They're an opportunity to gain a new outlook on different topics and a chance to learn new things. 

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The one way to tell if your SAT/ACT scores are good enough

If you're stressed about ACT/SAT scores keeping you out of your dream college or university, there's a way to find out. A college admissions counselor gave me this advice and it eased all my worries.