Coastally Confused: Starting College Across the Country
“If you’re from California, then why’d you choose to come to Maryland?” If I had a dollar for every …
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Women Should Support Other Women and This Is Why
Unfortunately, we are living in a day and age where women are put down when they try to rise up and …
When My Future Told Me “No”
Some high school students don’t have any particular idea of where they’d like to go to …
Why You Should Be Watching the Glee Project
Are you a Glee fanatic? If so, you’re lucky to get a double-dose of this series. …
Get Over Your Fears—Let Go of the Wall
One February night, my friends and I took the train in from Boston College to get our own …
Out of the Animal House: Local Natives
Imagine backpacking through Europe, roadtripping the United States, meeting hundreds of new people …
I Never Had an Ounce of School Spirit… Until Senior Year
Intimidated and in awe of its grandiosity, my best friend and I spilled into the lobby of the Kohl …
Surviving 26 Days in the High Sierras
In a single file line, I found myself walking on a rocky path with a breathtaking lake to my right …
A Q&A With College YouTubers: How They Do It All
Believe it or not, a lot of people have decided to toss their cable bill out of the window. With …
10 Best Freelance Writing Opportunities
Don’t let your manuscripts collect virtual dust on your computer; send those babies out into …
Are You Inadequate or Dealing With Imposter Syndrome?
During my first few weeks at college, I had the same recurring thought: what the hell was I doing …
College Professors Are People, Too
As I sit in class scratching PowerPoint slide information into my notebook, my head perks up when I …
Please, Don’t Grind with Me: Why You Shouldn’t Try Vine at Home
News flash: You can actually injure yourself trying to make a vine. About two years ago during my …
7 Types of People You’ll Meet at College Parties
It’s Friday night and you’re ecstatic. Why? Your friend Dave is having a party at his …
The Netflix Representation You Didn’t Ask for: My Experience Wearing a Hijab
In the coming-of-age of some Muslim teenagers, the hijab is the symbol of your womanhood, your …
Being a UCLA North Campus Girl in a UCLA South Campus World
I go to UCLA, one of the top-rated public universities in the country. I am incredibly lucky to …
Best/Worst NYE Dating Stories
“A few years back I was spending New Years with my boyfriend like I did every year, except …
What It’s Like to Be a Divorced Kid in College
Divorce can be a lot harder than people think, and at some points, leave you at a breaking point. My …
The Rookie: 10 Tips to Use Freshman Year
Leaving home sounds like a great idea until you are sobbing into a tub of ice cream and calling your …
Beyond the Toga: Going Away Party
Leaving your hometown and high school friends for college isn’t easy. Thoughts will go through …
10 Steps to Win Music Scholarships
This post is sponsored by The NAMM Foundation. Rihanna said it best: “Don’t stop the music / The …
I Never Thought About This
Growing up with a single mother, my mom has always wanted the best for my brothers and me. She would …
What It’s Like Being the Only Girl in the Room
Every student can recall the moment they realized that they were finally in college. Some students …
A Letter From a Junior by Credits
I’m a junior by credits, and I’m not proud (kind of). Reading that probably made you roll your …
