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 …
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CM’s Top 10 Winter Break Reads
In between sledding and partying with friends, cozy up with one – or all ten – of …
I Chose My College With My Heart
Being a student at Penn State is like being a part of another culture completely. It’s a whole new …
First Time Fitness
Alexandria Sese>English>Sophomore>University of Illinois at Chicago College presents many …
Lessons on Late-blooming Love
Going to an art school is still the best decision I’ve ever made. Even tucked into the Bible …
The Best Thing About Having a Crappy Freshman Year Roommate
“The number of people there doesn’t matter as much as you think it does. You’ll find your niche,” my …
How One Camp Taught Me to Embrace Myself
I consider my adolescence, growing up mixed race, a curious experience. In my case, my mother is …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Retired Before Age 20
As kids, our parents throw us in every sport possible. They like to see what we enjoy and have us …
College Roommate for Sale
Summer B, a.k.a. summer classes at UF. It’s here. The day I dreamed about or maybe dreaded for 18 …
How to Navigate the Student Activities Fair Like a Pro
It’s a new school year, and you’re ready to turn over a new leaf. That means spreading your wings …
5 Fun Ways To Spend Spring Break At Home
So you're not going on a super cool spring break with all your friends from school, now what? …
10 Things to Expect on Your First Thanksgiving Home
You might think you know Thanksgiving. After 18 years of turkey and charming anecdotes about the …
10 Survival Tips for University of Iowa’s Hawkeye Hatchlings
Welcome to freshman year, kids. Consider us coffee-and-booze-fueled, sleep-deprived, wild …
Ambitions of An Intern
Disclaimer: If you lack ambition, let me spare you the time and say, “This blog is not for …
Overcoming the Fear of Not Having Friends
I suffer from chronic overthinking. My brain is a running commentary of everything from errands I …
Summer In The Concrete Jungle
Leaving the comfort of your college campus for a New York City internship in the summer can …
Hardships and College: Things I Tried to Forget
With life comes many unforeseen circumstances. Who knows what things life will throw your way? I …
When Your Hometown Stops Feeling Like Home
My winter break began the same as any other. I trekked five hours through holiday traffic to …
CM’s Ultimate Guide to the Rest of the 2016 Presidential Election
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know a bit about the upcoming presidential election. …
Sleep Is Not for the Weak
Fatigue settles in slowly. Like getting the flu, insignificant changes are not noticeable at first. …
Top 10 Best Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities
Does your school care about your ADHD? As it turns out, it might not. While 86 percent of …
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