Amazing Things Can Happen to You at College

Seven ways students can have once-in-a-lifetime experiences at college.

What you learn in the classroom is only part of your college experience. Amazing things can happen to college students, with some once-in-a-lifetime events creating memories and even giving individuals their 15 minutes of fame.

Here are seven amazing things we’ve seen happen to college students.

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Professors, Schools Looking at Different Ways We Learn

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When you go back to school as an adult, the type of student you are today may be much different than how you were in your 20s. With online learning, the type of courses and instruction also is changing.

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Report: Community College Transfers Boast High Grad Rates

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Considering getting your associate degree at a community college? A new study finds that first step for college students — attending a two-year school — could help you be successful attaining a bachelor’s degree as well.

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Colleges Helping Out in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy severely affected many Staten Island, NY communities.

The impact of Hurricane Sandy has been utterly devastating, but the inspirational stories emerging in its wake offer hope to those who lost so much in the storm. Countless individuals have taken it upon themselves to help, delivering donations and opening their homes to those in need. And even though many colleges were affected by the hurricane, it hasn’t stopped them from reaching out and offering relief to others.

Here’s a roundup of some of the efforts made by colleges and college students to help out in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. If you know of others, please share them in the comments section below.

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