College Success is in the Eye of the Beholder
High school seniors look at college and focus on clubs and organizations that align with their …
Every Rejection Happens for a Reason
Do you remember how upset or hurt you felt when you worked hard for something only for it to fall …
From One Hopeless Romantic to Another…This Ain’t It
It’s the story as old as time: girl meets boy, they fall in love and live happily ever after. This …
No English Major Is Alike
Someone asked me what my major was, so I told them English. The first comment out of their mouth …
An Open Letter My Classics Final
To my dearest Classics final paper and exam, This all began when I discovered a new fondness for the …
I Almost Broke Down Because of Finals
Classes finally ended, but don’t get too excited. They’re replaced with countless hours of studying, …
The Trying Times of Boston College Junior During Housing Selection Week
Housing selection starts in the middle of March at Boston College, but students begin to form their …
I Live Where You Spring Break
Miami, Florida is a vacation spot for thousands of college students every spring break. But it’s …
Airplanes Are My Lifeline to My Family
Moving over 1,200 miles away from my family took a toll on me. The hardest thing to sacrifice were …
College Helped Me Find My Religion
I was never a churchgoer. I was the child that prayed every once in a blue moon. When people asked …
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The Gym Keeps Me Sane in College
I never stepped foot into a gym before college. I looked from the outside in, always wanting to get …
Time Management Saved My Sanity
Time management and I became inseparable the fall semester of my sophomore year. Before my sophomore …
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It’s OK to Be Afraid
Merely asking a student, “What do you want to do in the future?” can cause serious worry …
Hibernating for Winter Break
The first morning that I woke up in my bed at home, I had inkling that this break would turn out …
Staying Positive in College is Possible
My professor returned our midterms and I stared at the grade on my screen, my eyes vacant of emotion …
Having to Say Goodbye to a Loved One from College
I didn’t think this could happen to me. He was always a sturdy old man in my eyes. I …
What I Learned While Stressing About Course Selection
The time of the year for selecting new courses has arrived. Students start to pick their classes for …
Sacrificing Sleep for Adventure
Books help me escape from the pressures of college. Some days, I just need that I just to lie in …
The Amazingly Unseasoned Dining Hall Food
I came to college with the idea that the dining halls would serve an extensive variety of food that …
My Roommate Deserted Me
My roommate and I were paired up randomly for our freshman year housing. We had a lot in common, …
Celebrating Your Birthday Away From Home Sucks
I love having my birthday in October. Not just because it’s Halloween time where I eat piles of …
Anyone Wondering If Study Abroad Is Really Worth It?
I wanted to see the seven wonders of the world and to learn about the history present everywhere in …
What It’s Really Like Dating Your High School Sweetheart in College
My boyfriend, Luis, and I became friends towards the ending of our freshman year of high school. We …
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English Is My Portal to Another World
Girls typically grow up playing dolls and trying on their mom’s clothes and makeup. I grew up …