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College Study Tips: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Here are some benefits to studying for your college classes the right way: more leisure time, less stress, less pressure from your parents, less debt, better grades, and better career opportunities. Sound worthwhile? That doesn’t mean there isn’t...

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College Study Tips: Work Smarter, Not Harder

College can be a stressful time for many students, especially when it comes to studying. With so many classes, exams, and assignments, it can be overwhelming to keep up with everything. However, taking the right approach to studying can make all the ...

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HOW TO CHANGE ROOMMATES OR NAMES ON

Steps:1. Ask permission to change roommates or names on a lease by submitting a written request to your landlord.2. Include some background information on your prospective roommate, such as employment status and rental history, in your written reques...

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HOW TO CHANGE ROOMMATES OR NAMES ON

a lease Living with a roommate can be both fun and challenging. Sometimes, you may need to change roommates or change names on the lease due to various reasons such as a move, breaking up, getting married, or simply just wanting to switch things up....

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MAKING THE RENT PAYMENTS WITH YOUR ROOMMATES

Once you have decided to move into an apartment with one or more roommates, you will need to determine how your rental payments will be handled. There are three ways you can set up the lease and determine how the rent will be paid:a) All roommates si...

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Self-Injury on College Campuses

Self injury is intentionally causing self-inflicted physical pain in order to cope with overwhelming feelings, traumatic events, or severe emotional pain. The person is not “crazy,” but rather just never learned appropriate ways to express intens...

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Hidden College Costs: Roommate Conflict

Parents, if you’re already reeling from the costs of today’s college education, take a deep breath. According to one expert, if your kids lack conflict resolution skills, it could end up costing you even more.“Students who can’t handle confli...

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WOULD YOU MAKE A GOOD ROOMMATE

If you have decided to live with someone else, the most important thing to do is to take a good look at yourself as a potential roommate. Set aside at least an hour of your time to sit down with a piece of paper and a pencil and do some serious intro...

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BECOME A ROOMMATE

The LeaseAs a general rule, all adults living in an apartment should be named on the lease and should be co-responsible for payment of rent and maintenance of the unit. This means that each of you is responsible for making sure the entire rent is pai...

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College Roommates Part II - Life After Dorms

College Roommates Part II - Life After Dorms Most incoming college freshmen live in the dorms their first year. In my opinion this is a wise decision and an excellent opportunity to experience new things. However, not all freshmen live in the dorms...

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