10 Things that Shocked Me When Transitioning from Public Education to Private University
I went from an urban, low-income public school district to a private university with an endowment …
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Ready-Made Friend Group: How an In-State Roommate Blessed this Out-of-State Freshman
The summer before I started college—more like the entire year leading up to that fall—I had no …
I Found Journalism Through My Love for Storytelling
One of the most popular questions to ask a kid: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My …
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts: Remembering Friday Night Lights
The Dillon Panthers’“Play like a champion today” – it’s just a …
I’m Not as Woke as I Thought I Was
Everyone says that college becomes the most influential time of your life; you can experience the …
You Can’t ‘Rent’ Talent
When describing Maureen Johnson, the free-spirited lead character she will play in University of …
Learn to Love and Embrace Your Long Distance Relationship
I was very turned off to finding a relationship my senior year of high school. About to graduate, I …
I’m a College Student with a Genetic Disorder
If you clicked on this article hoping for something inspirational, you should exit out right now. …
That’s a Wrap: The CW’s One Tree Hill Says Goodbye
We all know the tune – those three distinct chords that introduce Gavin DeGraw’s soulful …
This Week’s Cheat Sheet: September 27
I'm being charged way too much for my education, I'm depressed, college football …
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Employment: How to Master College
Teens are conditioned to view college a certain way: sprawling campuses, stadium-style lecture …
Where Did the Friends Cast Go to College?
Can you imagine seeing Ross Geller on your campus, but not making awkward jokes about dinosaurs? In …
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You’re Not as Special as Your Mom Says You Are
My parents always told me how special I was. As an only child, I always received all the attention, …
CM’s Ultimate Guide to the English Education Major
Despite the multiple career options English majors can choose from, the most common question asked …
A Whole New World of Diversity: Coming to a Big School from a Small Town
Nationwide you can find people talking about diversity. Diversity in the media, diversity in schools …
10 Prospective Students You’ll Meet This Spring
Thought you put the days of college visits and anxious high school students behind you? Not so fast. …
The Next Matt Ryan: Q&A with Penn’s Incoming Freshman Andrew Lisa
He threw for over 4,200 yards and 38 touchdowns over two years as the starting quarterback for …
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 …
6 Ways to Get a Summer Job
School’s out, but you’re not. Maybe the internship fell through, or maybe you planned to …
Not So Plain Jane: CM Interviews Jane By Design’s Erica Dasher
A youth’s struggle with self-discovery may never peak as much as it does during the grueling …
College: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The words hard and college go hand in hand. Wrong as ever, I thought that I knew this going into my …
My Transition as a Homeschooled Child to a Public University
Over the years, I got used to many people jumping to conclusions or becoming incredibly nosy when I …
From Dying Duck to Marching Band Member
It’s my last month of that glorious nonexistence between graduating high school and starting …
Tom McCarthy’s Movie is a Win-Win
“We just knew these characters,” writer-director Tom McCarthy says of setting his new …
