I Failed to Listen to Myself When Choosing a School
Let’s face it, we all try to please the ones who care about us most—make them proud, get that check …
Freshmen
How to Start at the Bottom and End Up Somewhere in the Middle
Don’t tell anyone, but I’m going to divulge the biggest secret since Hannah Montana pulled off her …
5 Tips for Study Distractions
We’d all like to assume that coming home will give us some quiet time to sit down and get some work …
Why You’re Failing and What to Do Now
Failure: At some point everyone gets a taste of it, but that doesn’t make it any easier to stomach. …
College Took My Money and My Confidence
It’s no secret that college is a massive investment, given it’s one that’s supposed to pay off …
Dorm Sweet Dorm: How to Show Your Annoying Roommate Who’s Boss
You found your roommate on a roommate matching website and she seemed perfect. You liked the same …
Pizza, Pimples and Pounds of Pressure
“I’m gonna be hot. I’m gonna be hot. I’m gonna be hot.” Sounding like a modern-day Dorothy from The …
Privileged & Poorly Adjusted: How I Dropped My Pathetic Ego
I interrupted my junior and senior years of high school with a heavy schedule of courses offered by …
You Can’t Do Everything, Even if You Put Your Mind to it
The emails began pouring in: student government, service opportunities, the school newspaper, work …
Talk Wordy to Me: How to Start a Conversation with Someone New
Most people would say that the best friendships begin when they happen naturally and unexpectedly. …
Making Friends in College is a Lot Like the Second Grade
The day I moved into Smith Hall at Florida State University, I was wearing a pink dress with yellow …
Being an Out-of-Stater: How to Overcome Culture Shock
I moved into my college dorm for the first time, assuming I was in the same boat as almost everyone …
Overcoming First Year Fear
From the moment you open your mailbox and see that large rectangular envelope shining at you (All …
On the Dance Floor, Not the Bathroom Floor: Tips for First-Time Drinkers
If you’re going to try something brand new as a freshman in college—or as a sophomore, junior, …
If I Wanted to be Home, I Wouldn’t Live On-Campus
Between picking up my sister at 3 a.m. from a house party, riding in the car because she …
Freshmen, Fish and Failing Chemistry
I was the smartest man alive. This wasn’t arrogance, conceit or some false air of …
Abandoning a Sinking Ship: Facing the Pre-Med Iceberg
I came to Boston College with a vague plan of success created by my parents called “The Plan.” This …
How a Math Emporium Made Me a Quitter
“No one likes a quitter,” everyone and their mom preached to me. Don’t quit the football team. Don’t …
The Secrets to a Perfect Freshman Schedule
Choosing classes is a stressful time for everyone, especially newbie freshmen. I’ll be the first to …
Almost 10 Years Later: What I Learned About Losing a Parent
The motto at my private Quaker high school was “For the Honor of Truth.” We would throw it around in …
My Single Life: How I Realized I’m a Disaster
I opened my school portal an hour into my shift at the blueberry farm, pacing around as my 3G …
Big Butts, Bigger Impressions
Cue Fergie’s “Glamorous” and lay down the red carpet; UMD’s newest queen bee has officially …
The First Day of Classes: A Day From Hell or a Walk in the Park?
So you want to know how to survive your first day of classes, huh? Take it from a senior, it’s not …
Where To Find Friends: College Hotspots
One of the best things about moving to your new four (or eight) year home is meeting the bajillion …
