How I Came Out of the Mental Illness Closet
Have you ever held a lie that you thought was your one protection against the worst demons in your …
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10 Pieces of Wisdom from Students at Boston College
Most of us come into college with no idea what lies ahead freshman year. Some students have a life …
Honors Students Aren’t Always Perfect
In my entire college career, I’ve never taken under 16 credit hours a semester. I’ve …
Why I’m an Introvert in College and Proud of It
Exactly one week before I was set to leave for my college orientation, I broke down crying in the …
The Devil is in the Stairwells
In high school, I never found myself as the partying type. My idea of a fun night consisted of …
What the Hell Did I Just Read?
Long-ignored readings composed an anthem of anguish when a study guide informed me that my …
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The Wonder Years
Young actors are constantly playing other roles within the entertainment industry, spreading laughs …
How Maturity Killed My Winter Fantasies
Winter: a time of joyful celebration and festivities — or so they say. Winter, must you …
CM’s Guide to the Women’s Studies Major
Take a quick dive into some intellectual waters. Submerge yourself in the life of those who are of a …
Escaping the Gilded Cage
As I write this, I glance around every now and again to look at all the stuff I’ve accumulated. I …
You Can Learn to Love the Gym in College
Before college, I never stepped foot into a gym alone. All throughout high school I belonged to a …
A Q&A With UMD Student Body President Kislay Parashar
A President’s job never stops. In this case, the same is true for UMD’s current Student Body …
Perfect vs. Real: Why We Live to Impress Others
In a world where everyone’s telling you to “be yourself,” why is it so hard for us to do just that? …
10 Things That Will Get You in Trouble at UF
Your RA knocks on the door, ready to surprise search your dorm. Quick, think fast! Hide the alcohol. …
I Needed the Highest Point in San Fran to See the Ups and Downs of My First Internship
When I made my summer plans in March, it felt like a recipe for the perfect summer. I would live …
Confessions of a Third Wheel
Boy meets girl. Boy likes girl. Best friend sleeps on the couch. We’ve all had the honor of …
Fever, Fatigue and Freshman Year: Surviving Sickness Away from Home
It’s just like the movies–students unloading their luggage out of cars, parents waving their …
I Survived for a Year Living in a Landfill and Sound Stage
I remember my first year of college like it happened yesterday. Moving into my own place felt so, …
Why Would Anyone Want to Go to Uganda?
Ever since I was little, I’ve longed to see the world. I questioned what lied beyond the city limits …
CM’s Guide to an Education Major
Forget the old adage that those who can’t do, teach. An education major will give you the ins and …
How Dating a POC Helped Me Accept Myself as an Asian-American
“You’re basically white.” But I’m not, I’m a second-generation Korean living in America. Both a …
At What Age Did Time Become Our Enemy?
Time clocks, timecards, deadlines, alarms—all of the things that instill fear in today’s youth. …
What They Don’t Warn You About Before You Leave for College
When I left for school the first time, no one warned me that I had a 77% chance of developing a …
The Too-Cool-to-Watch-the-Conventions Study Guide
Mitt Romney’s looking suave, Barack Obama’s looking older (but just as cool), and …
