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Although I didn’t realize it at the beginning, Augustana prepared me perfectly for this experience.

Jacob Wyco's third field journal installment features bird bites, bad weather and an exciting boat trip.

The Varsity Blues college admissions scandal garnered a lot of attention because of celebrity involvement, but what does it mean for the admission process at large? W. Kent Barnds gives us a lesson on college admissions, Varsity Blues and the value of education.

College can be expensive. This scholarship guide will help you find scholarships you may be qualified for, plus tips on the best way to apply.

You want your dorm to be a home away from home! Here's how to make your space your own without taking out a loan. 

This week was mostly defined by trapping small songbirds. Taking measurements such as wing and beak length is a very important task as it shows the condition of the bird and is especially interesting when we catch the same bird again.

Tired of being asked about your major because you don't know what it is yet? That's OK. Being undecided gives you the opportunity to explore majors and careers you might never have considered otherwise. 

Just what does an experimental nuclear physicist do? Nathan Frank gives us a lesson on what it's like to be the first person to discover an exotic nuclei, and how that affects nuclear physics at large.

You might feel overwhelmed about how to start searching for colleges if you're the first in your family to go, but thinking about price and campus culture can help you narrow down your options 

Can you tell the difference between news and propaganda? Most people can't, especially when information is shared on social media. David Snowball teaches us how to think critically and strategically about information provided through news and social media for the sole purpose of influencing the emotions and beliefs of the people.

Living with a stranger your freshman year can be stressful. This change is one of the biggest worries for college students, but there are easy ways to create a positive living environment.

A variety of websites that focus on positive, strength-based mental health exercises to help you improve you life satisfaction and subjecting well-being in measurable ways, brought to you by Augustana Counseling Services.

Transgender people's voices don't always match their desired gender presentation. How do you help them sound like their true selves when hormones don't affect the voice? That's where Fiona Briggs comes in.

Application essays are a great way to show admissions reps who you are and why you're a good fit for your dream school. Reflecting on your accomplishments before you start will help you showcase yourself in the best light.