There’s More to Fun Than Frat Parties
Surely most adults have uttered the phrase, “I would give anything to go back to high school.” Me, …
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Do You Really Want to Be an English Major? And Other Things Better Left Unsaid to a Smith College English Major
“I want to be an English major,” I said to my now-advisor, then professor. “Oh, really. Are you …
When Your Roommate Blocks You On All Social Media Accounts
At the end of freshman year, I took a look around my room one last time. I couldn’t help but laugh. …
10 Best Things to Do in Brussels
Serving up piping hot French fries, toasty warm waffles and a seemingly limitless variety (and …
Constantly Striving for a Constantly Redefined Version of Success
Entering my first year of college, I defined success as most did: making good grades, finding a …
I Was a Gator Hater, But Now I Don’t Want to Ever Leave
Applying for college was easy. I had the SAT scores, I had the leadership positions and I followed …
Letter to My Freshman Self
Dear Shelby, How are you? It’s been a while and I can’t remember what you look like exactly. Do you …
10 Entertaining Gifts for Pop Culture Junkies
Gift giving stress triples if your friend has diverse interests in television, film, magazines and …
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The Bartender
There once lived a young woman who had made up her mind about what she wanted out of her life. She …
10 Things to Do in Nashville for Nature-Lovers
The Music City, Honky Tonk-ville, home of live entertainment for spectators 24 hours a day, 7 days a …
10 Steps to Win Music Scholarships
This post is sponsored by The NAMM Foundation. Rihanna said it best: “Don’t stop the music / The …
24 Things to Do in Reno in 24 Hours
If you want to get a bang for your buck you better sleep on the way to Reno, because once you get …
10 Low Stress Jobs to Juggle with Your Class Schedule
Finding the balance between the packed course load and actually paying the tuition for classes feels …
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10 Restaurants in the Dallas Area That’ll Make Your Taste Buds Say “Thank You”
Whether you live in Dallas or just came for a visit, you have a real tragedy on hand if you can’t …
Bursting My “Only Child” Bubble
I am an only child—in more ways than one. I’m my parents’ only child, the only grandchild on my …
An Open Letter to Myself
Dear Future Me, I see you sitting there in your bed, in your apartment, looking stressed. But it’s …
I Ate Vegan For Less Than Your Venti Starbucks and Here’s What Happened
There’s a misconception that eating vegan means chowing down on “rabbit food” and that you’ll only …
24 Things to Do in 24 Hours in Homestead, Florida
Homestead, Florida is more than just farmlands. The second-oldest district in Miami-Dade County …
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15 Parent Friendly Party Games—No Drinking or Stripping Included
With impending school season and uncomfortable icebreakers dawning on our August month, nothing else …
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50 Words That Are So College
“Hey bro! Wanna pregame at my place before the woodser?” “Can’t, dude. I’m marathoning then I got …
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15 Feminist Quotes for Anyone Who Knows the True Definition of “Feminism”
Some people out there still don’t know what feminism really is. Not a believer in the equality of …
I Moved to a National Park
I struggle to put this experience into words: the highs, the lows, the very firsts. Let’s just say …
4 Things to Do Before You Graduate to Put on Your Senior Year Checklist
I could have sworn freshman year was yesterday. But as senior year quickly approaches, I’m beginning …
Returning to Campus as a Junior, Feeling Like a Freshman
I spent the fall of my sophomore year running to and from advising meetings making sure that I could …
