How a Nude Picture Extravaganza Made Me Appreciate My Sibling
As a college student who attends the same school as her twin sister, I often feel regret when I …
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The Toll Cocaine Takes on College Students and Beyond
Once at a frat party, one of my friends cried out “I want to try cocaine!” and as a neuroscience …
An Open Letter to My Group Project
Let’s be real: most college students do not like group projects. Scratch that, most college …
I Chose My College With My Heart
Being a student at Penn State is like being a part of another culture completely. It’s a whole new …
Clothes Make the Man: Dressing for Your Identity
There I was, walking down the endless sterile aisles of Kohl’s mere steps behind my mom. Who could …
How to Make the Most of Your Public Relations Degree
What draws people to the world of public relations? Between the press releases, event planning and …
An East Coaster’s First Mistake: Calling California “Cali”
I made the big move. I traded in the four seasons for a year-long summer in San Diego. Though this …
You Don’t Need a Friend Group to Have Quality Friends
Colleges work hard to create a diverse student body. When applying to schools, as a well-off white …
10 Signs You Went to UCLA That Make You a Real Bruin
Despite colleges in America residing in completely different locations, sporting different colors …
10 Ways to be Eco-Friendly in College
Most college towns are built on notebook paper and beer cans—an observation I made when I attended …
5 Ways to Network Like a Pro in College
One of the biggest things everyone talks about senior year is having a job lined up before …
The “Turkey Drop” Is Unique to Everyone
The term “Turkey Drop” stuck out to me after my mom and I attended my summer orientation at the …
10 Emo Bands Still Get You in the Feels
The emo an era came with plenty of flippy bangs, black nail polish and mysteriously dark makeup. …
Why Bae is Out and These 15 Pet Name Ideas Are In
Whether you have a significant other or not, no one has been able to escape the infamous ‘bae.’ When …
Just Keep Playing
Three words have lit a fire under me and motivated me to keep going when the going gets tough. These …
I Combined My Two Passions Into My Dream Career
We dream of what we want to become as kids, whether it sounds realistic or not. At first, I wanted …
How to Stay Informed in the Media and Avoid Fake News
Many times, keeping up with the news feels like a chore. The repetitive depressing headlines and the …
I Almost Broke Down Because of Finals
Classes finally ended, but don’t get too excited. They’re replaced with countless hours of studying, …
Top 10 Shots Spots in Madrid for College Students
Despite New York City claiming the title of ‘the city that never sleeps,’ the same can be said for …
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College Professors Are People, Too
As I sit in class scratching PowerPoint slide information into my notebook, my head perks up when I …
Why I’m Not as Active as I Used to Be
When I was little, I did everything. I played outside with my friends for hours, took several dance …
Student Loan Forgiveness: Fact or Fiction?
As you sit in your favorite building on campus for the last time and reflect, you can’t help but …
College Is a Practice Round for Being a Good Citizen
People always talk about the college bubble. We all know it’s there, but does anybody ever stop to …
You Can’t Achieve What You Can’t Define
My Dad often tells me I need to “put myself in a position to succeed.” It remains one of his …