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Diversity on Campus Get schooled on campus groups dedicated to multiculturalism, learning disabled students, and LGBT students; how colleges create environments of acceptance; and what to look for if you want a diverse campus experience. Greek Life For many college studentes, joining a fraternity or sorority is a huge part of their campus experience. Learn the real truth about Greek life -- it's not what you see in the movies! From bonding experiences and community service, to brother/sisterhood and academic support, learn about Greek life on campus, and how to find the right fraternity or sorority fit. |
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College Life: A Wild Ride You've heard tales of trumped up textbook prices, Friday night de-stressing parties, and nutty professors, but at college, you never really know what to expect.... Voting 101 Chances are if you are reading this article, you are one out of the nearly 50 percent of high school graduates in the United States that is moving on to college. That means, along with the new found freedom to refuse a curfew (or at least try), the liberty to sleep in, and the basic human right to choose your own courses, you'll be given the responsibility to choose the country's next leaders. Pioneering the New Orientation For years, traditional freshman orientations have greeted incoming students with large crowds, impersonal meetings, and overwhelming, whirlwind tours of totally alien and unfamiliar environments... Cults on Campus Say the word "cults" and what comes to mind? Perhaps you see a hooded procession of Druids carrying candles beneath a full moon or you hear Ozzy Osbourne belting out tales of Aleister Crowley. But the majority of cult-like group activity on college campuses is not like these stereotypical images of evil and mass chaos. True Stories or College Legends? College campuses have long been places of fright. No, not only Chemistry exam-type of fright, but the Ted Bundy kind. Take a stab at these two stories ... you may be surprised at the truth. 7 Freshman Year Myths You've just been accepted to the college of your dreams. Many questions run through your mind. You may wonder, what student life will be like during your freshman year. Check out these freshman year myths... College Tales of Urban Legends and Exploration College students take on urban legends through urban exploration clubs. Look Forward to a Weird College Your college might not be what's odd, but some weird campus happenings might amuse you. Random College Facts and Tidbits Betcha didn't know that Marlboro College (Marlboro, VT) writing professor Wyn Cooper saw his poem "Fun" turned into a number-one single by SHERYL CROW. Read on for more fun facts... The Secret Lives of College Professors Bet you didn't know these secrets about your college professors! |