The Friendzone: When Nice Guys Aren’t So Nice
My awkward stage in life lasted much longer than others, to the point where I wish no pictures of me …
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It’s Not My Major, It’s Me…Breaking Up With Pre-Med
I saw myself as a surgeon-in-the-works at a young age, taking the question of “What do you want to …
Why I Decided Not To Be A Doctor
Accepting your weaknesses is a hard thing to do, but it’s a huge part of growing up. Just a …
How to Be a Writer After Your Mom Dies
From the moment I snuck into the library in grade school, begged to borrow books from classmates and …
Disastrous Dating Stories: Breakup Edition
College Mag readers share their most embarrassing, hilarious, or just plain diastrous break-up …
CM’s Guide to the History Major
A wise man once said that those who fail to remember the past are doomed to repeat it. History …
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10 Reasons Your Professor Actually Rocks
Life-changing classroom experiences don’t just come around every semester. It takes a skilled …
Chase Your Dreams—Even If They’re Dying
As a kid I felt embarrassed to respond to the simple question, “What do you want to be when you grow …
How My Freshman Year Plans Got Turned Upside Down
Freshman year I entered college undecided. Others who also entered undecided probably received the …
The College Kid’s Guide to Planning a Fundraiser
“You can change the world!” they said. And by “they” I mean about 90% of the cards I went through …
5 Reasons a Bad Roommate Is a Good Thing
You’ll always encounter people you don’t particularly like. The real issue lies in living with said …
So I Moved Back Home After Graduation…
Imagine going the experience of living in a huge city. You don’t need to use your car. Reliable …
YouTube’s Newest Sensation Miley Carterr on Being Yourself
Imagine going through one of the toughest times of your life–but on camera. Miley Carterr does just …
10 Ways to Present Yourself on LinkedIn
Are you a college student seeking a job, but don’t know how to present yourself as a true …
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Fight On: 8 Reasons Why USC is Better Than UCLA
Cardinal and gold or blue and gold: that is the question. USC and UCLA have been battling on and off …
Make Him Think You Know Sports: 7 Things That’ll Impress Him
In the never-ending quest to brag to your friends about how many boys totally want to get with you, …
I Never Nailed Back-to-School Transitions, but This Fall I’m Changing That
With every new school year, I feel I should have things under control. I mean, I’m a senior. I’m …
Long Distance Love: Making It Work With a Far-Away Bae
Mattress pad? Check. Shower shoes? Check. Textbooks? Check. You managed to bring everything to …
Speeding Through School: Why Adderall Isn’t Your Best Friend
Everyone has a secret—a little detail they hide from the world. For some, that secret is a juvenile …
The Ultimate Guide to Scoring that Scholarship
After enrolling in your first semester of classes, you’re suddenly bombarded by a swarm of ferocious …
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 …
College Taught Me Self-Love
Control. At home, I had control. I could control exactly what I did, where I went and most …
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 …
