How I Failed at Being an Art Major
Flash back to fourth grade. I’m sitting eagerly in my unbalanced plastic chair, ready to present …
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Breaking Asian: Synthesizing the Perfect Identity
“So, what ethnicity are you?” “Korean-American. My mom’s Korean and my dad’s American.” “Oh, you’re …
Summer Lovin’ Had Me a Blast (By Myself)
Summer started four months ago and I couldn’t have been more excited for a hot, steamy romance. It …
15 Reasons Why “Females are Strong as Hell”
If you have a Netflix account or you’ve been a living human being for the past few months, you’ve …
The Winter of My Discontent: How I Live with Bipolar Disorder at College
Bipolar disorder is a weird disorder. For some time you’re restricted to your bed, not leaving for …
Why Failing at Long-Distance Doesn’t Make Me a Failure
As the summer before my first semester of college approached its end, an unfortunate truth emerged …
The Moment I Realized I Hated UF, School of Disaster and Disillusionment
There really is nothing sweeter than that Harry Potter moment when you have the acceptance letter …
So You Wanna Be an English Major?
You’ve had that final, irrevocable “let’s decide your future” chat with your academic advisor. You …
Yes, I Live in a Single. No, There’s Nothing Wrong with Me.
Pop culture is littered with movies, books and TV shows that document the lives of young …
Don’t Schlep it, Ship it! How to Get Your Stuff to College
Being a townie has its advantages, but the fact is only seven percent of college students choose a …
6 Diamonds in the Rough at the University of Michigan
You’re not on Michigan’s kick-ass football team, and you’re not into Greek life. You’re too …
“No, Central Europe”: Being a Third Culture Kid at College
“You’re going to meet students from all walks of life,” your parents say as they prepare you for …
7 Brutally Honest Expectations for Starting College
You finally finished up senior year of high school, spent your whole summer hanging out with friends …
Woman Crush Wednesday: 10 Alpha Females Who Deserve All Our Love
The past few years have brought the world some truly astounding ladies. They’ve been rocking it …
11 Ways to Beat Stress When Life Feels Like a Mess
It’s inevitable. There will be a point during your four years in college when you’re going to feel …
How I Survive College without My Best Friend: A Curious Tale Where I Ramble. A lot.
I’m not the only one who’s done this: many people plan their lives WAY in advance, thinking …
A Survival Guide for Roommates from Hell
Ah, home sweet home. There’s nothing like coming home from a busy day in class to… an overflowing …
CM’s Guide to the Food Science Major
Mind-blowing though the revelation may be, food science majors study the science behind food. More …
Awkward Encounters: The Truth Behind “Netflix and Chill”
Among all of the Internet’s memes, “Netflix and chill” rose to become as commonplace as owning a …
What Happens When D1 Becomes Priority Number One
You’re a racing horse amongst ponies, a genetically superior breed amongst mere mutts. You’re a D1 …
6 Moves for Impressing Girls that are Obviously Not the Worst Ideas Ever
After offering Netflix and chill dates to the entire female Tinder population, it can be a bummer to …
Packing for College 101: How to Box Your Stuff
You never realize how involved packing is until the first time you move away college. After you’ve …
How to Study the Right Way
You can ignore it, pretend it’s not happening or hide behind a jar of Nutella and a season of House …
They’re Not Really Your Friends if You Don’t Hate Them
There’s a moment in Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood” that I haven’t stopped thinking about. …