Defining My Identity in College: Can I Call Myself a Malawian-American?
When I arrived at Smith College, finding a “home” within Smith’s African community was not my number …
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10 Drugstore Makeup Products for When You Blow Your Budget on Books
Calling all beauty gurus: Looking for a way to refresh your makeup routine, but spent your entire …
I Wrote My Common App Essay on Chipotle and Got Into My Dream School
Everyone goes through that awkward phase of high school where your parents and their friends try to …
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10 KAABOO Artists that Will Give you Serious FOMO
Gorgeous California weather. Guilty pleasure food. Comedians, artists and the ultimate musical …
Diary of the Foreign Black Girl
“Those pictures are bomb, girl. Send them to me, please,” I told my friend Michelle as I put on my …
A Little Apathy Never Hurt Anyone
The faculty and staff at Smith College blame its cold and isolating atmosphere on what they refer to …
1,288 Miles and Still Counting: Discovering Myself on a Drive to Campus
Chatham, New Jersey, and New Orleans, Louisiana, are exactly 1,288 miles apart. If one were to drive …
Forget My Midterm, Let’s RV to Arizona
Picture me in the middle of midterms, a floor down in Powell Library, struggling to find my creative …
Don’t Let Your Lack of Confidence Get in the Way of Your Potential
Around midnight, I hovered my mouse cursor over the new email from Berkeley. My house was silent but …
No Idea What to Major In? Same, But Don’t Sweat It with These 4 Tips
Making it through high school, the SAT, the ACT and college applications will burn you out enough, …
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24 Things to Do in Plano, Texas in 24 Hours
When you think famous cities in Texas, you may think Austin, Dallas and Houston, but what about …
How My Gap Year Travels Showed Me Adulthood Before I Hit Campus
When I received my admission decision for Middlebury, my mouth dropped open in genuine shock. It was …
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Dear Freshman: Before You Start College, Here’s What It Feels Like to End College
What do college and Wal-Mart have in common? Both institutions give you equal reasons to love and …
10 Gifts for Glamping to Bring a Bit of Luxury to Your Outdoor Adventure
Who needs hotel rooms’ lumpy mattresses, loud guests across the hall and the constant roar of …
15 Books Not On Your Average Summer Reading List
Avid readers need their summer fill and Jane Austen can only take you so far. You can’t find …
College Magazine’s Summer Reading Wishlist 2018
A trip to an exotic beach or national park sounds like a dream. But they don’t exactly cater to a …
Top 10 Pride Festivals of 2018
Love, excitement and rainbow galore decorate streets all over the world to commemorate queer pride. …
10 Pixar Character We See On Campus
As a millennial, Pixar made up a huge part of your childhood. From riding the back of a surfer-dude …
10 Vegetarian Foods to Buy on a College Student Budget
Maybe you want to avoid the dreaded freshman 15. Maybe you want to lessen your negative impact on …
What is a Certificate of Deposit and How Do I Use It to Make Money Off My Money?
As a rising senior, I’m beginning to think more and more about budgeting and finances. As we get …
Streaking: Is It Happening on Your Campus?
It’s a beautiful night. You’re walking home from a party with some friends, innocent and …
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10 Reasons Summer Break at Home Goes from Amazing to Insufferable in College
They say time flies when you’re having fun. If that’s true, I found a way to make time stand still. …
I Just Learned Video Games Make You Smarter and I’m Shook
What if I told you your nightly Fortnite habit could actually improve your performance in your 8 …
21 Summer Outfits to Drip with Style Instead of Sweat
Staying stylish in the warm seasons challenges even seasoned style mavens. When the temperatures …