College Is Like an Olympic-Sized Diving Board—Wait What?
High school feels like a tiny, safe bubble, like easing into a warm, comfortable neighborhood pool. …
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Did I Chose My College or Did My College Chose Me?
I never really thought about college in any capacity until after I started high school. It didn’t …
10 Signs You Really Need to Go Back to School
When final exams roll around, every college student is ready to be home. You’re done with communal …
How I Didn’t Lose My Values in College
College is were you find yourself, but I was told the darker side of college would find me first.
10 Modern Classics Not Written by Dead White Guys
Take a look at your past syllabi. Notice anything peculiar? A lot of names seem to repeat— …
The Long-Distance Couples’ Club
I never thought we would last this long. I never thought my junior high school boyfriend would stand …
The Easy “A” is a Myth
The Easy “A” is more than just a fantastic Emma Stone movie. I believed in its mysterious ways …
Social Media, You’re Not That Deep
You’re about to go to a party. You did your hair, makeup and chose the perfect outfit. You take a …
I’m Your College (De)Tour Guide: A Nontraditional Path to Higher Education
“Life is a journey, not a destination.” If I had a dollar for every time these reassuring words, …
My First New York Penthouse Party
I had my first taste of alcohol a few days before the start of my freshman year at New York …
Girl vs. Monster: CM Interviews Katherine McNamara
Sixteen-year-old Katherine McNamara has always done things differently than most people her age. She …
A Survivor’s Guide to Adjusting to College
When turtles hatch, the lil’ baby turtles follow their instincts until they make their way …
Food Diaries: Schools That Treat Taste Buds Right
Making the transition from the meatloaf surprise sold in your old high school cafeteria to the wide …
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 …
Covering HS, College Athletes: Q&A With Rivals’ Ryan Synder
Ryan Snyder, 24, covers Penn State football for Rivals.com, a websites that focuses on college …
How to Actually Get A Scholarship to Help You Pay for That Degree
College decisions started to roll in January, informing students one by one of their acceptance to …
A Letter to the Soon-to-be Temple Freshman
Hey girl, Congratulations on surviving high school! I’m so proud that you have made the …
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Working and Going to College Can’t Be That Hard… Right?
Going to school or going to work are both very stressful jobs by themselves. I am someone who has …
The New Year’s Resolutions We All Broke in 2015
New Year’s Resolutions: The biggest lies ever told. Every year, you tell yourself the gym will be …
10 Ways to Make Friends at School While in a Pandemic
Starting college can prove scary. Moving to a new place and navigating the world alone for the first …
I Got Help for My Mental Illness But It Only Got Worse
I first experienced mental health problems in my sophomore year of high school. I went through a …
7 Myths RAs Want You to Forget
At approximately 2:03 a.m., you hear a forceful knock on your door. Your friends scurry under your …
Culture Shock: Being Christian at a Secular University
I transitioned from a small, Christian high school to a large, secular university. For thirteen …
Finding the Purpose of Education
I moved from high school to college without much thought. In order to ensure a place at university, …
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