You Are Enough
Dear 18-year-old me, How did move-in go? Orientation? Still feeling nervous about making friends? …
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5 Myths Told About College Debunked
During Fall 2019, I struggled with the transition from the confined walls of high school to the open …
12 Binge-Worthy Shows to Watch During Corona Lockdown
With the new coronavirus growing, we encountered a total LOCKDOWN. Some of you may know it as a beer …
Rory Gilmore, 401(k)s and Being a “Grownup”
Rory Gilmore is my hero. To me, she rocks the perfect mixture of super cool, yet quirky and …
Friends Can Break Your Heart, Too
After spending my entire childhood and teenage years in a small, rural town in Wisconsin, I was …
The Collegiate Twist
My time as an undergrad did not turn out well. In high school, some described my thoughts on college …
English Teachers Influence You More Than You Might Think
When asked “Who inspires you?” many of us immediately recall an influential teacher who shaped our …
From Knowing Everyone to Knowing No One
In the nights before leaving for college, I laid awake trying to figure out the best way to navigate …
CM’s Guide to the Statistics Major
Ever since you first laid eyes on times tables, you had a passion for numbers. You flew through …
Maybe I Don’t Want to Grow Up…
Peter Pan always told us to never grow up and we defied him at every turn. We grew more and more …
The Struggles of Going Home After the Semester
Going home after the semester hits each student differently. Some of us dread going back to living …
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Hip Hop Meets Strings: Q&A with Wil B., Black Violin’s Violist
This post is sponsored by The NAMM Foundation. Black Violin reaches beyond the orchestra fanatic. …
Resume Virgins
When sitting down to write your first resume, you might feel as lost as you did on the first day of …
How My Dream Job Turned into My Worst Nightmare
Most students dread going to work— it intervenes in their social schedule. Who wants to close the …
Perils of Being Petite
Do you often find yourself on your tiptoes? Are the top cabinets in your apartment empty? Is your …
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Summertime With School On My Mind
The only thing I can remember about my high school graduation was the feeling of never wanting to …
I Combined My Two Passions Into My Dream Career
We dream of what we want to become as kids, whether it sounds realistic or not. At first, I wanted …
How to Properly Fill Your Plate in College
Before starting high school, my freshman class came together for an orientation day where we toured …
One Big Failure But an Even Bigger Life
“Let us just step in the hall and discuss for a minute, and we will be right back in to let you know …
Applying to School from Across the Pond
Remember the complete craziness of being a college-bound high school senior? The last-minute …
Friends, How Many of Us Actually Have Them?
Grades this, responsibility that. Make sure you stay on top of your schedule and don’t party too …
How Not to Take Your College Final Exams
The first semester of college almost always proves chaotic no matter what college you attend. …
Dear NCAA, It’s Time To Lose The One-And-Done Rule
Follow Sam on Twitter The Kentucky Wildcats captured their first national championship in more than …
Figuring out the FAFSA: Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Started
I still recall the first time I filled out my FAFSA forms. I simply didn’t know what to expect from …
