NJ vs PA: An Unexpected Battle
New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Two states located right next to each other, although completely …
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The Long-Distance Couples’ Club
I never thought we would last this long. I never thought my junior high school boyfriend would stand …
Why I Switched from Psychology to Communication
The most important lesson public relations taught me? That in order to succeed in this field, …
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Why Liking One Direction was More Than a Phase
About 11 years ago I made the difficult transition from elementary to middle school. While …
A Means to An End
In the late summer of 2020, I moved into my first apartment in North Philadelphia, four blocks from …
Follow Your Dreams and Never Look Back
It’s 10 p.m. and I’m sitting in the Taco Bell parking lot of my 1994 Chevy Caprice. Tears streaming …
Why I Stopped Trying to Connect to my Culture
In elementary school most of my friends celebrated Christmas and a few of them celebrated Hanukkah. …
Poorish (or The Inherent Shame of Name-Brand Oreos)
Every time he goes grocery shopping, my roommate, Soren, brings me back a box of Oreos. He always …
A Perfectionist’s Worst Nightmare
When I first decided to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I walked in with a plan. I would …
Keeping Up With the Swedish House Mafia
“Hi Moa! I saw your post in the International Students at USC group chat and I wanted to reach out. …
August 23, a Normal 24-Hour Day Turned Into my Longest Day of 2021
Before I came to Penn State, I felt stressed out about making new friends and getting along with …
Surviving Freshman Year by Joining the Strangest Sports Club: Quidditch
Many people fondly remember the sports they played during their childhood. For me, my childhood …
10 College Road Trip Ideas for Basketball Fans
Is basketball your favorite sport? Do you like the way they dribble up and down the court? Sorry if …
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Letter to My Finals-Week Self
To My Finals-Week Self, It’s me (well you) during that dreaded period of the semester… finals week, …
10 Ways to Spend Your 21st Birthday (Outside of the Bar)
Fake IDs, sticky floors, and bad lighting make for a night of unforgettable (well… maybe …
What College Magazine Students Want for Christmas
When it comes to the holiday season, who else feels like they’re scrambling for gifts? Never …
My Biggest Mistake: Not Checking My Email
This past year and a half has been hectic for us all. For me personally, it forced me to take online …
How am I Surviving Finals Season Without Going Crazy?
Okay, we all been there: projects and papers due in a week or two. Let me guess—you just started …
Cash Advance 101 with Personal Finance Expert Adair Martin
College prepares you for the mysterious land called the “real world”. A place of financial …
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21 Songs to Belt Out in the Shower
A long day of classes leaves me wanting nothing more than a hot shower and an American Idol-style …
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10 Gifts Your Brother Actually Wants
1. Money College student or not, your brother needs money. He hates debt like any other Joe. If …
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Top 10 Non-Materialistic Gift Ideas
When Christmas rolls around, the chance to gain new and expensive items becomes our main focus. That …
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Light it Up With This 8 Day Hanukkah Gift Guide
Everywhere smells like pine and you’re practically tripping over the tinsel. But what are us Jews …
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21 Birthday Gifts Your Girlfriend Actually Wants for Her 21st Birthday
You’ve searched high and low, sneakily dropped hints and even resorted to asking her friends, but …
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