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 …
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5 Things You’ll Leave Behind When You Start College
With a football game this weekend, all you can think about is what you’ll wear to the tailgate. Or …
Optimizing Your Thanksgiving Break
Take a deep breath in…and release. Say goodbye to midterms and campus food for a while …
That Black Hoodie Can’t Save You Here
Most people recognize some variation of “the black hoodie.” That one article of clothing represents …
College Took My Money and My Confidence
It’s no secret that college is a massive investment, given it’s one that’s supposed to pay off …
The 10 Hardest Courses at Florida State University
F-L-O-R-I-D-A, S-T-A-T-E, FLORIDA STATE, FLORIDA STATE, FLORIDA STATE, WOO! Garnet and gold blanket …
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The Secrets to a Perfect Freshman Schedule
Choosing classes is a stressful time for everyone, especially newbie freshmen. I’ll be the first to …
Wait—Everyone Else in College is Smart Too?
Since childhood, people have always discussed my intelligence. I earned good grades, stayed involved …
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 …
What About the American DREAM Act?
Hannah Keyser > Junior > Ancient History > University of Pennsylvania Applying to college …
Dodgeball: No Longer A Gym-Class Game
In a high school gym class, the game of dodgeball is purely fun and games. The majority of the …
Walk on Athletes: Little Playing Time, Lots of Passion
BY Alex Rush > Senior > Journalism > University of Maryland Sometimes it seems like NCAA …
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I Ended up Just Fine After My Dream School Waitlisted Me
During my sophomore year of high school, I attended a college fair in Northern Virginia with my best …
Mythbusters: Abstinence Edition
Several images flash before our eyes, like a strobe light of coolness: two girls in black dresses …
En Garde! Zorro Got Nothing on Me
Everyone can do at least one thing really well. Sports, school subjects, an activity; it can be …
Dealing with the Unreal Expectations of Being an Introvert in College
I watched all the movies about college. The ones that extremely romanticize that beautiful summer …
College Dating Is Like Shopping for Cereal
I never had a boyfriend in high school. There were plenty of crushes, but never anything official. …
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Going From 300 to 46,000 Classmates
Some big dreams feel too big to fit into your small town. College is a chance to escape and let …
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The People You’ll Meet in College…Every Semester.
Going back to a new semester at school means change, right? While that’s generally how it …
Library Gives Free Banned Books to Students
First Amendment anyone? When the school board in Republic, Missouri, voted to ban Kurt …
You Can’t ‘Rent’ Talent
When describing Maureen Johnson, the free-spirited lead character she will play in University of …
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, …
The Perks of Being Stephen Chbosky
Where was The Perks of Being a Wallflower when I was in high school? Okay, it was published in 1999 …
Overcoming First Year Fear
From the moment you open your mailbox and see that large rectangular envelope shining at you (All …
