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    Do Texas colleges have good health insurance plans?

    I've been researching health insurance options for next year and it's a maze. Some schools require you to have coverage, others don't. Some have great plans, others seem like scams. Here's what I've found so far about Texas colleges. 🏫 The general situation: Young Texans face some of the...
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    How hard is it to see a mental health counselor at Texas universities?

    I've been struggling with anxiety this semester — who isn't, honestly. I finally worked up the courage to book an appointment at the counseling center. They told me the wait is six weeks. Six. Weeks. 😱 I'm not in crisis, but also... I kind of am? By the time I get seen, the semester will...
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    Is healthcare expensive for college students in Texas? I'm scared of getting sick. 🏥

    I'm a pre-med student, so you'd think I'd be less worried about healthcare. But honestly? I'm terrified. A recent survey found that 26% of young adults in Texas delay or skip care because of cost. That's the single biggest barrier . I work part-time, but my job doesn't offer insurance. My...
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    What are transition words and how do I use them?

    My teacher wrote on my last essay: "Your ideas jump around. The reader gets lost." I didn't know how to fix it. Then someone told me about transition words. Transition words are like bridges between ideas. They show how things connect. I made a list of the most useful ones: To add more...
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    How many paragraphs in an essay? I need a number to follow

    In my country, we had rules. Five paragraphs always. Introduction, three body, conclusion. Here my professor says "it depends." That's not helpful! I need a number to follow! After asking many people, here's what I learned: For a short essay (500-800 words): 5 paragraphs usually works...
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    What tense should I write my essay in? Past or present?

    In Spanish, we write essays differently. I'm confused about English tenses. When I write about a novel, do I use past tense ("the author wrote") or present ("the author writes")? My friend said for literature always use present tense because the book still exists. "Hamlet struggles with...
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