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There are some decisions that just linger in the art of indecision: What to wear? What to eat? And what song to begin your day with.

Choosing a college is one of those decisions. It's not about simply selecting a place for school; it's about finding a place that feels right for you, a place that provides that particular combination of excitement and calm, that possibility and peace can exist together. 

The longing to see the familiar sights of home, to feel the warmth of loved ones and to be surrounded by family is a feeling all too familiar to me as an international student. Although I am more than 5,000 miles away from home, for the time being, I have found a cozy place to call home.
 

Fall might be our favorite season. From football to walks through bright foliage, there are plenty of ways to enjoy fall on ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø¡¯s campus. 

This summer, I had the honor of interning in the Behavior Department at Chimp Haven in Keithville, La., a sanctuary for chimpanzees that were retired from biomedical research.

Business majors will always be in demand because there are so many career opportunities. Learn about all that ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø offers students interested in business and related fields.

The day you¡¯ve been waiting for is finally here! Move-in day can seem a bit overwhelming. Lots of emotions, new locations, people, things. We get it!

Moving into your college dorm for the first time is a huge milestone. Extremely thrilling, nerve-racking and, let's face it, a little intimidating. To facilitate the process and assist you in creating a new home, I am writing this for incoming first-year students. 

There¡¯s a certain kind of summer that doesn¡¯t show up on Instagram stories. It lives in quiet moments, on bikes, with lemonade, within the community and during long afternoons that feel unhurried. The sun lingers long past dinnertime and laughter echoes like a mixtape on rewind. I found this in the Quad Cities (QC) where slow living isn¡¯t just an aesthetic, it¡¯s our rhythm.

The ultimate goal for an undergraduate who wants to be a speech-language pathologist is to be accepted into a speech-language pathology master¡¯s program that is accredited by the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association¡¯s Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) Professional candidates also need licensing within their state. 

Data analytics is the science of identifying trends and patterns in raw data and drawing conclusions. The need for data analysts is rapidly growing, and ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø is only one of a few liberal arts colleges offering a major and a minor.

Being an international student means carrying pieces of home with you wherever you go. It also means knowing when it¡¯s time to let go of comfort and chase something deeper.

ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø students with the passion of becoming a nurse receive phenomenal preparation through one of three paths. 

Because students of public health need a broad background of knowledge and experiences, a liberal arts college can be perfect fit. 

If you¡¯re wondering what a neuroscience major is, where it can take you after college and what you should consider before declaring, here are some tips.

A kinesiology major provides excellent background for fitness-related and other health and wellness fields.