My High School Over-Prepared Me for College
Many of my college classes today feel like a breeze compared to my challenging high school classes. …
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I Absolutely Hated My First Major, So I Had to Get Out of It
We’ve all been there: the moment in your high school guidance counselor’s room when he or she pops …
Do We Need Safe Spaces in Schools?
When Ben Frisch, a high school teacher at Manhattan school Friends Seminary said, “Heil Hitler,” …
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You nervously walk into the small interview room and sit down. The interviewer flashes a polite …
Win a #MoneyBoss Experience
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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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My On-Campus Job Is Probably Better Than Yours
Freshmen at Boston College share one dream: Land a job on campus. And I did just that. Alumni …
I Wore My Natural Hair for a Week and This Is What Happened
I have a love/hate relationship with my hair. Anyone with kinky, curly strands understands the …
I Never Nailed Back-to-School Transitions, but This Fall I’m Changing That
With every new school year, I feel I should have things under control. I mean, I’m a senior. I’m …
CM’s Guide to the Medieval Studies Major
King Arthur and knights, princesses and castles, Feudalism and Crusades: we’ve all had at …
The Truth Behind Why I Chose My Sisterhood Starts With Bowling in Tutus
When I was told I was going to be giving the preference night speech for my sorority, I didn’t …
CM’s Guide to the International Studies Major
Always up to date on world news? Eager to participate on the world stage? Then you should definitely …
CM’s Guide to the Printmaking Major
Some of the most recognizable artistic images in history came from printmakers. The Barack Obama …
Man-Bun Saves the Day—And Other Group Project Related Things
The day felt like any other day in class. My Biology Lab professor droned on about cells or STIs or …
10 Career Goals to Help Deal with Your Senior Crisis
It’s finally spooky season, friend-o’s, and I have something that’ll freak you out more than any …
It’s OK to Go to a Football Game Alone—Here’s Why
With fall in full swing and the leaves starting to turn, that can only mean one thing lies on the …
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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 …
Don’t Be So Eager to Go to College
I’m just going to be blunt here: The transition to college sucks. I honestly thought it would be no …
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10 Best Netflix Stand-Ups for Your Procrastinating Pleasure
It’s never too early to start procrastinating. YouTube works well enough in short bursts, but the …
Lemaitre: Music, Touring and Advice
Lemaitre has mastered weaving together addictively catchy hooks and bouncy beats into songs you …
10 Things That Annoy Us About Thirsty Thursday
The weekend lasts four days in college. Every Thursday we look forward to spending an extra day of …
5 Reasons a Bad Roommate Is a Good Thing
You’ll always encounter people you don’t particularly like. The real issue lies in living with said …
How to Avoid the Dorm Plague at All Costs
The summer before my freshman year of college, I remember my mom bombarding me with advice about how …
A Letter from the Biggest Critic
It’s a story that’s familiar to many of us. The story of an exceptionally gifted child that parents …
