12 Questions to Piss Off Incoming Freshmen
As an incoming freshman, it’s easy to feel like a worldwide celebrity with the thousands of …
Freshmen
I Kissed a Girl…And I Liked It a Little Too Much
On the eve of the day I moved out for college, my sister attempted to offer me the best advice for …
Stop! 10 High School Habits to Drop Before Freshman Year
You can have two distinctly different paths freshman year. You can become friends with awesome …
Freshman Year: Embracing Stupidity
Think of your biggest insecurity, that one feature that drives your self-consciousness. Is it your …
Attacking the Activities Fair
“Be sure to get involved on campus!” For most schools, the fall activities fair is your one-stop …
A Letter To My Freshman Self
Dear Freshman Rachel, How are you doing? Is your room set up? Has mom said goodbye? Are you done …
The Introvert’s Guide to Making Friends in College
When it seems like everyone in college is socializing and becoming fast friends, what’s an …
How to Avoid Orientation Icebreaker Hell
When is the only time you can’t seem to come up with two truths about yourself? Ding ding ding. Ice …
Prep Yo’self Before You Wreck Yo’self
Looking back now, what I did on the first few days of classes determined quite a bit about my first …
Jumping in a River to Skip Class: College’s Biggest Surprises
Between movies, TV and our own insecurities from high school, we go into college with a ton of …
10 Mistakes to Avoid Your Freshman Year
With great power comes great responsibility, and the freedom a college freshman experiences can feel …
How to Be Friends with Everyone on Your Floor
You’ve spent the last two hours bringing your piles of belongings up the stairs and through the …
The Digital Façade of Friendship: Why I Stick To Real-Life Relationships
“Hey, I’m Dallas! I noticed you were into rock climbing from your profile picture. Are you thinking …
11 People to Avoid Freshman Year
It’s the first week of college, and you’re thrown into a whole new world: parties, class, more …
10 College Lies with Cringe-Worthy Consequences
Many of us stumble through college with the “no ragrets” mantra leading our decisions. The yolo …
Being the Best at Not Being the Best
Congratulations, fellow college student! You’ve “made it!” You maintained that solid 4.0 in high …
10 Terrible Roommates You’ll Meet in College
So your odds may have been a little unlucky and all of your cards are on the table. You hate your …
Exploring the Sea of Degrees
College is a grand opportunity with vast possibilities. You’re like a captain of your own tiny ship, …
One Suitcase Only: 10 Back to School Clothing Essentials
There will never be enough suitcases, storage units or freight planes to get all of your clothes to …
5 Mistakes You’ll Make Freshman Year
The first year of college comes with a whole new set of rules. As a freshman, you’re still figuring …
How a Frat Party Broke Me Out of My Shell
My first days at the University of Virginia were rather uncomfortable, awkward and surreal. We’ve …
7 Helpful Answers to the Most Awkward Freshman Questions
I consider myself a “college expert” at this point (entirely self-proclaimed and …
5 Things Freshmen Forget to Bring to College
No matter how many lists you make or older friends that give you advice, you’re bound to …
Learning to Live with the Freshman 15
I firmly believe that I could’ve eaten lettuce for every single meal my freshman year and I still …