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How to Prepare for College as a Freshman in High School

How to Prepare for College as a Freshman in High School

by Sara Laughed | Jul 16, 2016 | College Prep | 0 comments

I’m not a first generation college student, but I am the first person in my family to go to college in the United States. Though my parents went to university in our home country of the Netherlands, they were totally shocked by the “college frenzy”...
What You Actually Need to Bring to College

What You Actually Need to Bring to College

by Sara Laughed | Jul 15, 2016 | College Prep | 8 comments

If there’s anything I remember about getting ready for university, it was wondering what to bring to college. Movies and TV shows always make such a big deal about packing for college, so I felt like I really had to get it right. My big question was: what do I...
What to do in the Summer Before College

What to do in the Summer Before College

by Sara Laughed | Jul 14, 2016 | College Prep | 0 comments

One of the most common responses I got when I told people I was taking a gap year was this: “How will you adjust to school again?” Honestly, I had no idea. The summer before college whizzed by as I traveled, spent time with family, and fell in love. I...
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