Xavier Royer

I am currently a full time instructor at a William Penn University, a small private university in Iowa. I am the lone political science faculty member there. In my time teaching, I have already connected with an incredible cohort of students in ways I could never have expected. Partnering with SAGE will allow me the opportunity to help even more students across the globe navigate those tricky questions. When I am not on campus or writing for SAGE, I can be found playing golf or watching college basketball.

Articles By Xavier Royer

You owe it to yourself to take the time now to check your campus honors program out, and if you qualify, join.
By: Xavier Royer — July 20, 2022
This series of articles are intended to provide a roadmap to navigating your college transition and first semester.
By: Xavier Royer — October 12, 2022
Intramurals can lead to great campus memories. For many, it gives them the outlets for their competitive nature that used to be fulfilled by high school sports. Understanding the culture of intramural sports can help students have a more consistently fulfilling experience.
This article will try to calm the temperature of situations that may endear students to consider cheating.
Part one of this series will advise college students to avoid cheating, covering some standard nuts and bolts tactics.
By: Xavier Royer — January 11, 2023
When researching or visiting universities, there are hundreds of different ways to evaluate the university, and finding the best fit can be difficult. This article will evaluate rankings and their large effect on students' impressions of a university.
By: Xavier Royer — September 26, 2023
Here's how students can vigilantly advocate for themselves, make sure they stay on track with their goals, and not slip through the cracks.
By: Xavier Royer — January 18, 2023
This is the second part of a pair of articles intended to help students identify important criteria when applying to and choosing a university.
Many of us find it easy to forget the little things that don't seem very important. This article will give you some ideas of things you wouldn't normally think about when packing for college.
By: Xavier Royer — September 28, 2023
Every year, there is always a special week or two where there is a buzz around campus. The big game is coming to campus.