Greek Life As University Sanctioned Lunch Tables
“You can’t sit here!” Ah, the classic grade school stinger that some remember all too well. A cool …
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“No, Central Europe”: Being a Third Culture Kid at College
“You’re going to meet students from all walks of life,” your parents say as they prepare you for …
A Perfectionist’s Worst Nightmare
When I first decided to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I walked in with a plan. I would …
Age is Way More Than Just a Number: Being 17 in College
“Mr. and Mrs. Oliva, we just don’t feel that your daughter is being challenged at this level. We …
How I Didn’t Achieve #SquadGoals Freshman Year and Still Survived
Coming into college, I convinced myself that making friends would be a breeze. After all, with 2,000 …
CM’s 2011 Back to School Bags
Check out our latest list of Back to School Backpacks for 2014! Classes are picking up and …
Rediscovering Your Identity: Coming Out is Not a One-Time Event
To my dearest friends, family, and readers: I’m gay. For those of you that know me, I know what …
10 People Who Help Penn State University Students Get Ahead
In a massive sea of paperwork, paychecks, due dates and study groups, drowning seems like the only …
My Freshman Year Was an Absolute Disaster and That’s Okay (Really)
I was that kid in your high school. You know, the one that coasted through classes, hardly studied …
Why I Stopped Trying to Connect to my Culture
In elementary school most of my friends celebrated Christmas and a few of them celebrated Hanukkah. …
Your Guide to Mastering College Applications
Senior year of high school: You finally made it. The past three years may not have mirrored One Tree …
10 Awesome Ways To Find Your Niche at the University of Texas
If you’re making the leap from high school to college at the University of Texas at Austin, there …
How I Realized College Isn’t Summer Camp
One suitcase, two boxes, my shiny new Keurig and I officially left high school behind for the most …
CM’s Guide to a Foreign Language Major
It’s not uncommon for a foreign language major to dream about the day they become fluent. They’ll be …
From D1 Athlete to NARP: Why I Walked Away from the NCAA
Anyone attending a university with D1 athletics knows the term “NARP” (Non-Athletic Regular Person). …
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College Admissions Go Test-Optional
You hate tests. The pressure, the time limit, the body odor of the kid next to you—they all …
Having My Sister as a Support System in College
Throughout my life, I’ve felt close to my sister. Being only two years apart, we’ve become best …
A Perfectionist’s Guide to College Rejection
My senior year of high school consisted of never-ending stress and fear for the future, two of my …
How A Film Class Helped Me Rediscover My Passion
“I’m a slow learner, it’s true. But I learn.” Admittedly my favorite quote by a fictional character …
So You’ve Been Sidelined, What’s Next?
I’ve always dreamed of growing up. I dreamed of moving somewhere new and reinventing myself, making …
Breaking the Illusion of Normalcy: I Don’t Love College
I don’t love college and that’s just fine. Thousands of high school graduates flood into …
Then, I Stood There. All Alone.
Sameness: lack of variety; uniformity or monotony. I spent much of my youth in the endless …
I Realized I Love My Life, Only After Leaving It for College
College is a fresh start and a new beginning. You have the entire world at your fingertips. Oh yeah, …
Putting a Taqueria on the Moon
It was an unseasonably gloomy August day when I settled into a large, clinical-style chair in the …
