I Transferred Out of My Dream College
The moment I saw Flagler College in 2014, it became my dream school. Ponce De Leon Hall, the …
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Modern Love
When my parents left me at college for the first time, I wasn’t sure what to do. I reached for my …
A Bad Breakup Was the Best Thing to Happen to First-Semester Me
Every August, thousands of high school sweethearts face the ultimate challenge: college. My story …
First-Time Student, First Time Discounts
First time being a student? I know there’s a lot that comes with college life: the grades, the …
Empty Seats and Empty Orchestras: Missing Theater in the COVID-19 Era
I love writing. Always have, always will. But my other passion? Theater. Especially musical theater. …
A Closer Look at Dating in College
How long should you wait before responding to a text from that guy you met at the bar last night? …
The Ultimate Guide to Freshman Year of College
College: A place almost as magical as Disney World. It’s the land of wild, young adults just trying …
A Perfectionist’s Worst Nightmare
When I first decided to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I walked in with a plan. I would …
Age is Way More Than Just a Number: Being 17 in College
“Mr. and Mrs. Oliva, we just don’t feel that your daughter is being challenged at this level. We …
10 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Not Be Okay When You’re in College
The pathway to adulthood can feel rocky sometimes. We face multiple obstacles the moment we step …
Debunking the “Best Four Years of Your Life!”
Holding back tears, I looked down and took another bite of mac and cheese as I sat at my best …
Greek Life As University Sanctioned Lunch Tables
“You can’t sit here!” Ah, the classic grade school stinger that some remember all too well. A cool …
CM’s 2011 Back to School Bags
Check out our latest list of Back to School Backpacks for 2014! Classes are picking up and …
Going Native: Volunteering on a Reservation
Hannah Morgan > Sophomore > Journalism > University of Maryland, College Park Most …
How to Start a Research Paper That Will Blow Your Professor’s Mind
Intro, three body paragraphs, conclusion, repeat; the good old five-paragraph essay we all know and …
10 People Who Help Penn State University Students Get Ahead
In a massive sea of paperwork, paychecks, due dates and study groups, drowning seems like the only …
From Hardcover to Hollywood
Either Hollywood is losing its creative luster, or books are just becoming too compelling to pass up …
I Almost Dropped Out
I have always excelled at school. Passing the most difficult classes with minimal effort was my …
My Freshman Year Was an Absolute Disaster and That’s Okay (Really)
I was that kid in your high school. You know, the one that coasted through classes, hardly studied …
Your Guide to Mastering College Applications
Senior year of high school: You finally made it. The past three years may not have mirrored One Tree …
How I Went from Being a Couch Potato to Running a 5K
If you’ve ever been to a public high school or have seen Mean Girls, you know the Nerd vs. Jock …
CM’s Guide to the Chicano Studies Major
Remember the five-minute lecture about the Zoot Suit riots or the high school walkouts you about …
Why I Stopped Trying to Connect to my Culture
In elementary school most of my friends celebrated Christmas and a few of them celebrated Hanukkah. …
How I Realized College Isn’t Summer Camp
One suitcase, two boxes, my shiny new Keurig and I officially left high school behind for the most …
