The Truth About Reinventing Yourself in College
The first time I came home after leaving for my first semester of college at Drake …
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Freshman Year Lesson: How to Advocate for Myself
For many college-goers, freshman year feels like a dream. For many, it’s a wonderful, impressionable …
5 Myths Told About College Debunked
During Fall 2019, I struggled with the transition from the confined walls of high school to the open …
Origin of the Juice Run: The Glue to My College Friendships
I haven’t had to make new friends in at least six years. I forgot how to. Starting college at the …
So You’ve Been Sidelined, What’s Next?
I’ve always dreamed of growing up. I dreamed of moving somewhere new and reinventing myself, making …
Your Roommates Don’t Make Their Beds? Well, Mine Started Dating
I think it’s safe to say that every college student has a roommate horror story. Maybe you couldn’t …
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To Love or Not to Love: High School Dating in College
Move-in day is always a bittersweet time. You break out the decorations and giggle with your …
What It’s Like Being the Only Girl in the Room
Every student can recall the moment they realized that they were finally in college. Some students …
I Can’t Do it All and That’s OK
I’ve always been an ambitious kid. I wholeheartedly believe that reaching for the stars and giving …
I Left My Phone in a Puddle, and You Should Too
I’m known for a lot of things: dad jokes, dessert obsession, an endless supply of useless …
Don’t Accept Defeat: 10 Ways to Avoid Failing a Class in College
The notification comes in with the final grade. With sweaty hands, you fumble your way to the grade …
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My Freshman College Orientation Changed My Life
I struggled to conceal my excitement, delight, and anxiety as I walked across campus for …
UCLA Freshman Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Time at the #1 Public University
In a moment of either pure excitement, anxiety or calamity your hand grazes over the mouse to click …
136Avoid a Year of Hell—How to Find a Roommate Perfect for You
The time has finally arrived – preparing to choose the perfect dorm partner for the rest of your …
15 Ways to Practice Time Management Skills Every Day
We all know the feeling. As college students, our days are filled to the brim with grueling class …
CM’s Top 10 Backpacks for College
Finding the best college backpacks is easy! If you’re ready to take a minute and research …
10 Ways to Survive Juggling College Demands
All too often, we college students learn that we need to submit our ten-page research paper by our …
The Reality of the Indian College Experience
Written by Kamana Krishnan October 2017. At this time two years ago, I’d watched hundreds of …
The Reality of an Ivy League Fairy Tale
Once upon a time there lived a boy in a castle on a hill. The marvelous red brickwork which peered …
Being a “Power Plug Adapter”
“I brought myself a power plug adapter before coming to the U.S. When I got here and charged my …
Escaping My High School Persona: The Movie
“College is the best time of your life,” said my mother every other day before I started my first …
My Terrifying Elevator Incident in College
Freshman year, first semester. My roommates were all graduating seniors who knew each other since …
The Freshman 15: Lessons for Freshman Year
There’s a ton of things incoming freshmen are dying to know. Sure, you’re an adult and you feel like …
Essential Problem Solving Skills For College Life
You’ve found yourself in a pickle and you’re endlessly looking for a solution but somehow things …
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