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Student Life

Texan Orientation

Posted on November 28, 2022September 18, 2023 by bailey

Hey future Texans! We are so excited to have you here next Fall! However, we want to ensure that you have a smooth transition into college so we invite you …

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Admissions / Student Life

Honors College, what is it?

Posted on November 16, 2022April 29, 2025 by bailey

If your student excels academically and is looking for a high-quality education, have they looked at Honor’s College? Honors College may be a great opportunity for your student if they …

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Parents / Student Life

Career Services

Posted on October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 by bailey

Have you heard of Career Services at Tarleton? We had the chance to sit down and talk with Doug Smith, a Career Services coordinator here at Tarleton, and he was …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

WHAT’S NEW at Tarleton State

Posted on September 26, 2022September 19, 2022 by bailey

Tarleton State University has seen rapid growth in the past few years. To keep up with this growth, Tarleton continues to expand its campus! Here you’ll find what’s new on …

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Student Life

Study Tips

Posted on September 19, 2022May 11, 2023 by bailey

Many students going into college quickly realize that they’ve never exactly been taught to study or never had the need to study. How do I know this? Well, I was …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

First Week of School Tips

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by bailey

Congratulations, you’re officially a freshman here at Tarleton State University! We are so excited for you to start this journey and to see you thrive during these next four years! …

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Student Life

A Campus that Cares

Posted on July 21, 2022August 23, 2022 by bailey

Tarleton State University gives students the chance to give back to their community in many different ways. Some organizations that you can volunteer for are Round Up, Service-Learning Day, and …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

Getting Involved on Campus!

Posted on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 by bailey

As a Tarleton State University student, you will have many opportunities to get involved throughout your time here. Tarleton offers recreational sports, clubs, fraternities/sororities, and over 100 different student organizations! …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

What to Expect for Move in Day!

Posted on July 5, 2022July 7, 2022 by bailey

It’s move-in time! This step is such an exciting time in your college career because it is the start of your next journey. If you are nervous about moving, that …

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Student Life

Summer FUNlist

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 by bailey

Summer 2022 has officially begun and there are so many things you can do during this break! Whether you are staying in Stephenville or back at home this summer, we …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

How to Improve Your Time Management

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by bailey

My name is Annie Hailey, and I am a Senior here at Tarleton, I have had three years of experience when it comes to time management. My freshman year I …

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Student Life

My Internship Opportunity as a Business Major

Posted on May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 by bailey

Hello, my name is Annie Hailey. I am an intern for Enrollment Communications at Tarleton State University. I am a junior majoring in Business with a minor in Management. I …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

What are the Tarleton traditions that run so deep?

Posted on May 23, 2022May 31, 2022 by bailey

Purple Poo. Purple Pancakes. Bleed Purple. When you think of Tarleton I am sure you think of something purple. Tarleton State is a place of rich traditions, and these traditions …

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Living on Campus / Student Life

Let’s Dine, at Tarleton State University!

Posted on May 23, 2022September 21, 2022 by bailey

  A guide to eating on campus I don’t know about you, but food is one of my favorite things and when coming to college the food choices are important! …

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Student Life

How to Choose a Major

Posted on May 4, 2022September 6, 2022 by bailey

So, you decided to go to college, GREAT! You made one big choice, and now it’s time to make another… what are you going to major in? Here are some …

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Student Life

Study Around the World at Tarleton!

Posted on April 14, 2022September 16, 2024 by bailey

The world has a lot of unique experiences and wonderful information to share. What better way to explore all of that and more than to participate in a study abroad …

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Student Life

5 Things to look for when choosing the perfect college for you

Posted on March 4, 2022May 11, 2023 by bailey

Choosing where to go to college and spend the next chapter of your life can be a terrifying decision, or at least it was for me when I was a …

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Student Life

Looking Back at my Time at Texan News Service

Posted on September 23, 2021September 30, 2021 by bailey

By: Kaley Dowell Texan News Service (TNS) has taught me so much since coming onto staff in January of 2020. I have learned how to push through difficult circumstances, take …

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Student Life

What I Wish I’d Known- Taylor Kaluza

Posted on September 13, 2021November 22, 2021 by bailey

By: Taylor Kaluza Multimedia Specialist About a year ago, I was in the same shoes that you are, I had just graduated high school and was moving off to college. …

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Student Life

What to Expect from a Campus Tour

Posted on August 19, 2021May 15, 2023 by bailey

One of the most important steps to consider when choosing a college or university is to sign up for a campus tour. Experiencing the campus in person is a great …

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