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Finding New Friends at College Amidst the overload of information on class schedules, cafeteria food, and dorm rooms, the first week of freshman year is also filled with a sea of new faces and awkward introductions. Everyone is anxious to settle into the new environment, and finding new friends is one of the easiest ways to become more comfortable in college. Though not everyone will become your best pal, there are some ways to turn amiable greetings into lifelong friendships. From Small Town to Large University: What's a freshman to do? College is a big change for any student, particularly those who decide to make the transition from a small town to a large university. Here are a few simple tips and keep-on-the-brain advice to make your first semester at college a little easier. Getting in the Door of Waitlisted College Courses Landing the class of your dreams isn't always easy in college. Classes fill up quickly during registration and getting in may require some extra work and effort. Here's how you can go about getting in the door... Got Stress? If you're like most high school seniors, you may be feeling a little stressed lately. You've got a lot on your plate. And to top it off, the prospect of college may be making you a little nervous. How to Get Your Z's in College A decent eight hours, and poof -- you wake up refreshed. That may be your high school life, but what will happen when you're in college? How to Impress Your Profs So, how do you get to know that intimidating person standing in front of the class? There are a number of tips and tricks that will not only help you get to know your professor, but make the right impression from day one. How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Here are ten tips, courtesy of Bankrate.com's Dani Arthur, for keeping yourself safe from identity theft. Is College Stressing You Out? Take one of these 20 One-Hour Vacations Studies have shown that even short intervals of down time can facilitate a reduction in stress. Try one of these one-hour-or-less "vacations" to help relieve test anxiety, term paper deadlines, and other college stressors... Manage Time the Techie Way Think you'll be overwhelmed by college? Think again. These hi-tech strategies will help keep you up-to-date on all your assignments and projects. Off to College: 5 Tips For Freshman Year Jitters Freshman year of college means being taken out of your element and tossed into a bigger one with new faces and adult responsibilities. To fight first-year college culture shock, take this expert's advice |