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Real Life College Student Blog: Consider the Possibilities When Choosing Classes

Most of you have already registered for classes. However, before you set your schedule in stone, consider the following … oh fine, I’ll use the magic word. Please consider the following:

Take off the blinders. Too many students think that they think they know what they want from college. Rather than recognizing the full range of classes at the college or university, their narrow view leads them to a limited number of possible courses from which to choose (notice how I didn’t end my sentence with a preposition–classy). They feel they should only take classes that fit their interests and academic plans. Boy, was I a victim of this error! Take off the blinders and take into account the captivating courses that are at your university

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UHEAA’s College Financial Aid Nights & Super Short Essay Scholarship Contest

Don’t let the cost of college intimidate you! With the right tools and know-how, ANYONE can successfully pay for a college education. Come out to any 2011-12 College Financial Aid Night to learn all about financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and important college prep deadlines from the UHEAA college access experts. You’ll even have the opportunity to talk face-to-face with representatives from Utah’s colleges and universities. Oh, and did we mention that there will be free food? :-)

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HOW TO: Pay For Grad School

There’s a wealth of information available for undergraduate students on how to pay for school; for grad students, this can be a little more tricky. Here’s a quick rundown of some ways graduate students can pay for school…

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8 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Freshman Year of College

It’s August again, and in Utah that means that school will be starting up again soon. I’ve been at a retreat this week with college and university recruiters, and it’s got me thinking about my first year of college and some of the things I wish I knew back then…

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