The College Experience as a Commuter Student
I remember my senior year of high school scrolling through Instagram on college decision day. My …
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10 Steps to Win Music Scholarships
This post is sponsored by The NAMM Foundation. Rihanna said it best: “Don’t stop the music / 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 …
A Tribute to Every College Student’s Favorite 90’s TV Couples
The 90s are having a moment in a big way. Maybe it’s because being a lost college student …
The Picture of My Life After Graduation is Just Now Coming Into Focus
While standing in line to go up on stage and accept my high school diploma, I heard someone shout my …
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 …
How to Survive Your First Blue Book Exam in 4 Simple Steps
America loves having options. Chocolate or rainbow sprinkles? Guac or salsa? There’s great …
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, …
The Dilemma of Decision: Spring Semester Admission
I still remember the balloons and the fireworks. “Congratulations! You have been accepted into the …
My Last and Only Chance: An Open Letter to My Macro Final
In a perfect world, I might have had a chance to succeed in macroeconomics before the final exam. …
There’s a Reason It’s Called Summer “Break”
You just handed in your last exam (cue Rhianna’s “Work”). The relief feels like finishing the last …
Saved By the Core: The Art of Switching Majors
Four semesters ago, I was an elementary education major with no desire to become a teacher. This is …
Eating Healthy in College: The Never-Ending Struggle
I’ve always been an active kid. I danced for 10 years, played soccer for 13 and ran as a member of …
Leaving for College: Even Harder as a Sophomore
The period of time between high school graduation and college move in day become some of the most …
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 …
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.
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 …
How CBS’s Big Brother Changed My Life
If you think about TV shows, you might think of old classics like Friends and Seinfeld or modern …
The Most Wonderful Time of Year… Or Nah
“Seasonal depression is a myth.” –Me, circa 2008-2014. Of course, I had about as much experience and …
College Dating and Partying Myths
No one really knows exactly what to expect during their first year of college, especially when it …
A Survivor’s Guide to Adjusting to College
When turtles hatch, the lil’ baby turtles follow their instincts until they make their way …
Why I Love Being The Little Fish In The Big Pond
I was extremely thrilled about the opportunity to leave my hometown in Brazil and come to the United …
How I Broke Up with My Best Friend
We used to be inseparable. We had the same friends, the same classes; we even lived together.We went …
I Just Declared My Major and No, I’m Not a Freshman
I sat in my last chemistry lecture at the end of my sophomore year thinking to myself, “How did I …
