A Harsh Beauty of My College Experience (So Far)
There lived a girl who eagerly awaited her time spent on the college campus of her dreams. She ached …
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CM’s Guide To Being A Math Major
Ever wonder what goes into being a mathematics major? If you are anything like me, a math major …
I Let My Mom Choose My Major
“An English degree won’t get you anywhere in life,” my mom informed me as a senior in high school. …
Surviving Freshman Year by Joining the Strangest Sports Club: Quidditch
Many people fondly remember the sports they played during their childhood. For me, my childhood …
5 Movies for Your Freshman Year
College gives us the chance, perhaps for the first time, to truly explore our interests and discover …
Try Out a Niche Club Your Freshman Year, I Did
Going into college, everyone worries about the same things, especially if you choose to go somewhere …
College from the Perspective of the Black Girl in the Corner
Sometimes, the people in the corners shine brighter than the ones in the center of the room. They …
Prep Yo’self Before You Wreck Yo’self
Looking back now, what I did on the first few days of classes determined quite a bit about my first …
Learning To Switch Majors With Confidence
One of the first things a friend said to me during my first year of college was that, …
Slow and Steady Really Can Win the Race
Everyone winds up at their specific schools for a reason—it’s one of the best things about …
My University Taught Me About Diversity While Not Having Any
In high school I daydreamed about classes in college. I imagined less rowdy students that looked a …
10 Student Photographers Who Know How to Capture the Moment
Happy World Photography Day! You know that saying, “A picture is worth 1000 words?” From capturing …
Don’t Be So Eager to Go to College
I’m just going to be blunt here: The transition to college sucks. I honestly thought it would be no …
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The Brown Girl Who Chose Journalism—and Lived
Family friends’ houses, religious functions, sporting events, grocery stores—you name the place and …
I Got My Letters…And They Were FOMO
A true love of Harry Potter can bond people in the deepest way. I know this because in seventh …
Inspi(RED) to Help Educate About HIV
When Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome—commonly referred to as AIDS—first appeared on …
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A Guide to Being “That Girl” Who’s Unafraid to be Herself
I never thought that I would fall in love in college, especially with another woman. Many of my …
My Dignity Died in the Lunch Line
The proverbial “Chase” for women is a past-time that has plagued men since the beginning of time. …
En Garde! Zorro Got Nothing on Me
Everyone can do at least one thing really well. Sports, school subjects, an activity; it can be …
Sometimes Failing a Class Means You Actually Hate Your Major
During my senior year of high school I took the SAT three times and applied to eight colleges. I …
How Nature Shaped my Philosophy of Life
It’s April 2018. A beautiful, sunny day in the central coast of California. The windows and sunroof …
There’s More to Fun Than Frat Parties
Surely most adults have uttered the phrase, “I would give anything to go back to high school.” Me, …
I’m In A Long Distance Relationship – With My Best Friend
You’re walking home alone from a night out. You just failed your first college exam. You can’t tell …
Business Belle: Cintra McGauley
“I don’t even know how I manage it sometimes…” laughs Cintra McGauley. This 22-year-old entrepreneur …
