Why Failing is So Important: Deciding My College Major
Choosing your major is arguably one of the most important decisions to make when it comes to your …
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Figuring out the FAFSA: Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Started
I still recall the first time I filled out my FAFSA forms. I simply didn’t know what to expect from …
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I Was the Guy in a Girls Dorm, But It Wasn’t What You’re Picturing
Being a guy in a dorm surrounded by friendly, beautiful women sounds like a dream come true. At …
Sh*t You Should Know: November 23rd
The apocalypse might actually be upon us. With meningitis outbreaks threatening our lives, security …
The Diary of a Humanities Student
Choosing an English major and now a communications major, all my classes generally tend towards the …
What it’s Like to Go from a Strict Dress Code to Not Having One
We all know college basically means you have no one telling you how to think, how to act or even how …
Running 863.9 Miles Away from Home
“Your best bet is to just stay in Georgia,” my high school counselor said when I showed him my top …
Maintaining While Gaining Friends In College
The struggle to connect with old friends skyrockets when you go to college. You’ve flown across the …
Gobble, Gobble, Gone: Brace Yourself for the Turkey Dump
Ah, Thanksgiving break: a beautiful time for relaxing, eating pumpkin pie, wearing scratchy sweaters …
Summertime With School On My Mind
The only thing I can remember about my high school graduation was the feeling of never wanting to …
A Letter to the Stressed Freshman
While some take freshman year an opportunity to let loose and celebrate newfound independence, I …
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 …
I Let My Mom Choose My Major
“An English degree won’t get you anywhere in life,” my mom informed me as a senior in high school. …
College from the Perspective of the Black Girl in the Corner
Sometimes, the people in the corners shine brighter than the ones in the center of the room. They …
Don’t Be So Eager to Go to College
I’m just going to be blunt here: The transition to college sucks. I honestly thought it would be no …
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A Couple Words in a Book Can Change Your Major, Literally.
I’m known to change my mind about a thousand times before I land on my final decisions. It’s one of …
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Slow and Steady Really Can Win the Race
Everyone winds up at their specific schools for a reason—it’s one of the best things about …
Try Out a Niche Club Your Freshman Year, I Did
Going into college, everyone worries about the same things, especially if you choose to go somewhere …
My Dignity Died in the Lunch Line
The proverbial “Chase” for women is a past-time that has plagued men since the beginning of time. …
I Wish I Had Known that Grad School is More ‘Life’ and Less ‘School’
As I have detailed on College Magazine before, I absolutely hated high school. I hated it so much to …
10 Student Photographers Who Know How to Capture the Moment
Happy World Photography Day! You know that saying, “A picture is worth 1000 words?” From capturing …
I Love College: What do Freshmen Think Now?
Mullet (n.): business in the front, party in the back. Based on the song, “I Love …
I’m In A Long Distance Relationship – With My Best Friend
You’re walking home alone from a night out. You just failed your first college exam. You can’t tell …
Inspi(RED) to Help Educate About HIV
When Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome—commonly referred to as AIDS—first appeared on …
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