I Kissed a Girl…And I Liked It a Little Too Much
On the eve of the day I moved out for college, my sister attempted to offer me the best advice for …
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I Said “Hi” and His Face Said “Bye”
When I first came to school I couldn’t help but notice all of the appealing new faces around me. …
Coping in College: The Importance of Spirituality
By Octavia Sykes > Sophomore > Journalism and Women’s Studies > University of …
Paid Internships Abroad: Five Tips To Stand Out From Real Students
Getting a couple of paid internships abroad feels living in your own Netflix original special: you …
1,288 Miles and Still Counting: Discovering Myself on a Drive to Campus
Chatham, New Jersey, and New Orleans, Louisiana, are exactly 1,288 miles apart. If one were to drive …
How Turtles Can Succeed in College
I’m what my friend likes to call a “turtle:” I’m not one to take risks. I’d rather hide in my shell …
10 Ways To Have More Fun
For those of you who suffer from seasonal blues, winter can be the worst season of the year. Pep …
From Full-Time Patient to Full-Time Student in Less Than 60 Days
When most people search for a college they ask questions like, “Which department are they known …
Don’t F–ck The Patriarchy: How Thoughtless Buzzwords Dilute Feminism
My first year at UVA equipped me with more social awareness than I dreamed of possessing in high …
24 Things to Do in Sarasota, Florida in 24 hours
The ideal getaway spot, Sarasota, faces the Gulf of Mexico and as a result, has gorgeous beaches …
10 Clubs That Will Make Your Resume Flawless
In college, time is money. No one wants to waste precious hours attending meetings for a student …
The Downward Spiral of Freshman Move-in Day
For 18 years, I lived under my parents’ roof and followed their rules: no shoes in the house, only …
CM’s Guide to Biochemistry
What makes us feel hungry and thirsty? How can I feel full from dinner and still have room for …
How Your College Friends Become Your College Family
Sometimes friends are the people you meet your first hours at college. Sometimes you meet …
An Open Letter to the FSU Haters
Dear FSU-Hater, I’ll never forget the day I told a family friend about my decision to attend Florida …
Why I Resent the Juniors
I’m sitting in the common room of my apartment style dorm doing homework, along with seven others. …
When Your 20’s Are Poppin’: Adult Acne Sucks and What to Do About It
I’m the girl all my friends hated for having “perfect skin” in high school. While everyone’s raging …
Avoid a Year of Hell—How to Find a Roommate Perfect for You
The time has finally arrived – preparing to choose the perfect dorm partner for the rest of your …
Don’t Just Settle for Your Freshman Friends
Do you remember back in elementary school, when you’d run up to some random kid, ask to be their …
A Very Climactic Introduction to College Theater
As a young girl, my father played “Zip-a Dee-Doo-Dah” for me on the stereo while I danced around in …
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CM’s Top 10 Schools for International Students
As an international student from Thailand, I know firsthand that there are so many aspects of …
Thoughts of a Twentysomething College Student
In imitation of the genius but depressing 17th century Blaise Pascal’s Pensées, I jotted down some …
How My Best Friends Became the Best Surprise in College
I remember my dad always telling me that I shouldn’t expect to make friends in college right away. A …
Club Spotlight: Extreme Talent in UF’s Extreme Dance Company
Extreme Dance Company at the University of Florida is a Student Government-funded organization that …
