A Thin Layer of Butter On a Large Piece of Toast
In order to understand why I and countless other college students transformed from rich, thick …
Freshmen
Trial and Complete, Utter, Miserable Failure
When you go to college, the first thing everyone tells you is, “Get involved! Build your resume! …
10 Things Your Freshman Year Will Teach You
When you hear people talk about college, they might tell you about the night at the bar they escaped …
Coastally Confused: Starting College Across the Country
“If you’re from California, then why’d you choose to come to Maryland?” If I had a dollar for every …
It’s Over: After the Roommate Honeymoon Phase Ends
The first month together is always great. You and your roommate go to every meal together, hang out …
From Cuban Bread to Blue Crab: Attending School Away from Home
I lived in the same house my whole life, didn’t get my driver’s license until senior year and didn’t …
Gobble, Gobble, Gone: Brace Yourself for the Turkey Dump
Ah, Thanksgiving break: a beautiful time for relaxing, eating pumpkin pie, wearing scratchy sweaters …
Applying to School from Across the Pond
Remember the complete craziness of being a college-bound high school senior? The last-minute …
Should I Stay or Should I Go: The Perks of Going to School In-State
Nope, not considering it; forget it. Maryland sucks. It’s boring. Nothing ever happens here. I want …
I’m the Fool Who Thought Freshmen Friends Were Forever
Before college, I embedded myself in the social world with a certain sense of ease. Growing up in a …
Talk like an Eagle: Boston College Dictionary
Bae. Hella. On fleek. Everyone uses slang and college students are no exception. Students …
How Hard Can it Be? Learning How to Live Alone
Two months into my freshman year at Florida State University, I figured out the hardest part of …
12 YA Novels to Get You Through Freshman Year
Growing up means handling yourself in a way that’s socially acceptable; that things like heartbreak, …
The 10 Best Colleges for Freshmen
Nothing is worse than that nerve-wracking feeling on freshman move-in …
The Freshman 15: College Essentials Edition
Having been in college for about two months, I’ve come to realize two things: One, I had very …
Hello from the Other Side: Reflecting on My Freshman Self
Beep, beep, beep! My hand sacrifices itself from the warmth of my blanket to alleviate the deafening …
Successfail: How I Survived the Perils of College Distractions
Here you are, the crossroads of your life. You’ve made it to college. You’re finally away from home, …
I Ate Alone and It Wasn’t Weird
Bedding and clothes? Check. Shower caddy? Check. Preparedness to eat alone most days? Check. Wait, …
CM’s Guide to Surviving the American Horror Story: Midterms
Midterms are terrifying. So terrifying that they deserve their own season on American Horror Story. …
#Seeking a Friend
Make friends, but don’t ever let your friends make you. This was the mantra I devised for myself at …
The Night I Almost Threw Art History out the Window
The second semester of my freshman year at Florida State University, I decided to be bold and delve …
The Woes and Wisdom of a Freshman Plague Survivor
Congratulations! You’re a few weeks into your first year of college. You’ve been quite a fighter, …
8 People to Look Out for on your Freshman Floor
Move-in day for your freshman year of college has finally arrived, and you’re sporting a bro tank to …
10 Skills You Need to Survive the Dorms
As you embark on the wonderful journey involving living in a tiny room with thin walls and sharing a …
