College is a whole different world compared to high school. The freedom is greater, but so are the stakes. Deadlines matter more. Exams are harder. And no one is there to remind you to turn things in.

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Brenna Swanston is an education-focused ...

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