Surviving 26 Days in the High Sierras
In a single file line, I found myself walking on a rocky path with a breathtaking lake to my right …
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10 Things To Expect On Your First Day of College
COLLEGE. That word paints a vibrant picture in your head, doesn’t it? The things that come to mind …
PSA: A UMD Sweater isn’t a Substitute for a Raincoat
I was the idiot who didn’t bring a raincoat with her to college. (TBH I didn’t even own …
10 TV Comedy Catch Phrases to Bring Back to School with You
Need a quick 30-minute escape from the stress of life? The amazing comedy series of now or the past …
LOVE: Why Hollywood is Not a Romantic Place
That’s it–I don’t believe in love. And it’s not just because I’m …
TV to Teacher: When My Life Plans Took a Different Direction
During my high school career, I was always asked, “Where do you want to go to school and what do you …
A Q&A With College YouTubers: How They Do It All
Believe it or not, a lot of people have decided to toss their cable bill out of the window. With …
Please, Don’t Grind with Me: Why You Shouldn’t Try Vine at Home
News flash: You can actually injure yourself trying to make a vine. About two years ago during my …
10 Best Freelance Writing Opportunities
Don’t let your manuscripts collect virtual dust on your computer; send those babies out into …
7 Types of People You’ll Meet at College Parties
It’s Friday night and you’re ecstatic. Why? Your friend Dave is having a party at his …
Being a UCLA North Campus Girl in a UCLA South Campus World
I go to UCLA, one of the top-rated public universities in the country. I am incredibly lucky to …
How I Went from an FSU Rejection to Bleeding Orange and Blue
You can say I almost peaked in high school…almost. I held average grades but made sure to get …
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Your 2013 Film Calendar: Must-See Movies of 2013
Oscar nominations were announced today, celebrating some of the best films of 2012. But what can we …
The Dreaded Conversation: Mom, I Need to Take a Gap Year
As I got older, I realized that almost all children of immigrants lived the same childhood, …
Financial Aid: What, When & How?
The saying “nothing in life is free” is all too bitterly true in college. Forget the …
I Never Thought About This
Growing up with a single mother, my mom has always wanted the best for my brothers and me. She would …
The Rookie: 10 Tips to Use Freshman Year
Leaving home sounds like a great idea until you are sobbing into a tub of ice cream and calling your …
I Don’t Have to Be the Smartest Person in the Room
I’ve never been the smartest person in the room. Being a hopeful English major, I never felt that I …
10 Steps to Win Music Scholarships
This post is sponsored by The NAMM Foundation. Rihanna said it best: “Don’t stop the music / The …
10 One Tree Hill Quotes from the Ladies of Tree Hill to Fire Up Your Feminist Soul
Ask any 18 to 24-year-old on the street if they’ve seen One Tree Hill and some might talk your …
A Letter From a Junior by Credits
I’m a junior by credits, and I’m not proud (kind of). Reading that probably made you roll your …
Goodbye, Not Good Riddance: How NOT to Lose Friends
Anxiety accompanied my excitement as the summer prior to my freshman year rapidly came to a …
Terrelle Pryor is No Longer the Man
Today, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor felt the heat of the ongoing NCAA investigation into …
A Journey to Home Through a College Acceptance
I’m sure most students can relate with dreaming about life outside of high school since childhood, …
