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Get Smart Guide
Florida’s public and private colleges offer a wide range of degrees, certificates and experiences; many also offer online degree programs ...
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Pay Less and Graduate Debt-Free
Do you want free money for college? Scholarships are the way to go! Use this extensive list of scholarships to ...
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Letter from the Editor
Dear readers, When we first decided (way back in January) to dedicate this issue to some of Florida’s young changemakers, ...
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Florida Education Guide
Educational Options in Florida Choosing a college is a major decision. Understanding what is important to the student is the ...
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Growth Industries
SPOTLIGHT ON: Child Life Nursing has always been and continues to be a booming industry. And we all know that ...
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Treat Yourself
When you’re juggling school, work, friends, and other responsibilities, it can feel like the easiest ball to drop is your ...
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Budgeting 101
Creating a budget is pretty simple, once you find a solution that works with your lifestyle. Here are the most ...
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How to Solve Roommate Conflicts
Let’s face it: sharing personal space is HARD. Roommate squabbles are inevitable, but we’ve got you covered. Let’s imagine a ...
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3 Easy, Flexible Non-Recipes
Cooking at home can benefit your mind, your body, and your wallet. Get in the kitchen with these simple, healthful, ...
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Success at a Distance
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. last spring, schools across the nation pivoted to distance learning. You probably can’t ...
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The Best Decision I Made in High School
“Stay[ing] in-state for college. I didn’t get the financial aid I needed for out-of-state, and I wanted to save money ...
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Give Yourself Some Credit
Give Yourself Some Credit(s) As a high school student, taking college courses before you graduate can save you time and ...
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SAT or ACT?
SAT or ACT? Which is Right for You? SAT ACT Cost $52 (+16 essay) $50.50 (+17 essay) Fee waiver? Yes ...
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Volunteer Resources
Want to Volunteer? Here Are Some Resources to Help Get Started. Check the websites for your county and city for ...
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Housing Insecurity
Almost 100,000 Florida K-12 students reported being homeless or having housing insecurity in 2018, according to data from the Shimberg ...
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Develop Your Skills at a Non-Profit
Working for a non-profit organization sometimes gets a bad rap. It’s true that the pay, especially at first, is lower ...
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Do I Really Need Extracurriculars?
It may come as no surprise that anxiety levels among high school students are through the roof. What might be ...
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Financial Literacy: Terms You Need to Know Now
Financial Literacy: Terms You Need to Know Now 401(k): An optional retirement account funded by your employer and yourself; money ...
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To Gig or Not to Gig? Try It Out and See What Happens
Starting your own business can be a low-key affair. Take Nikolas Garcia, 19, a first-year student at the University of ...
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Make Your Voice Heard
“The time is now.” That’s South Florida native Lauren Bartel’s life philosophy. When she has a question, she answers it; ...
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Be Pointy!
For decades, the most common advice for college-bound students was to be well-rounded. Do a little bit of everything. Show ...
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Learning Accommodations in College: Who, What, Where, When, Why?
Believe it or not, most high school systems are designed to make sure everyone succeeds. But in college, you will ...
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It Started with a Sign: Need Food. Lost My Job
Four-year-old Joshua Williams of North Miami Beach asked his mother to read it to him, then to explain what it ...
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Getting Out the Vote: Madeline Feiock
Florida has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the country, and those rates are especially low among young ...
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Changemakers Launch People4Tomorrow
What do food and medicine have in common? They have the same goal: the health and happiness of all people ...
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Real Life Hero: Joshua Mizels
The University of South Florida named this third-year medical student as the first USF Hero in May 2020, recognizing his ...
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Your First Month Alone
NOW WHAT? Week 1: SPACE Try to get your room set up so that it’s easy to find things and ...
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How to Beat Test Anxiety
There’s no way around it — taking big exams like the SAT and ACT is stressful. But with the right ...
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First in Your Family to Plan on College?
Here’s what you should know. More than half of all students enrolled in Florida colleges and universities are the first ...
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Do I Need a Mentor?
The effects of COVID-19 have hit our high school students especially hard, disrupting important years of academics, athletics, socializing, and ...
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