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Your bank account certainly thinks it’s an option worth exploring.

By Terrica Singletary, Southern New Hampshire University

Despite what they think, your high school hasn’t told you any of what you really need to know.

By Sierra Emilaire, Southern Adventist University

Now that the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is on the block, students like me have been forced to scramble for new plans to repay our loans.

By Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

Good things come in small classes.

By Lexi Lieberman, University of Pennsylvania

The FOMO can be discouraging, but it’s not worth missing the experience of a lifetime.

By Lauren Clohessy, Northern Illinois University

It might be time to adjust the recruitment process.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

The constant, irrational fear can be a real pain in the ass, but these techniques can help you prevent it from overtaking your life.

By Abby Wolfe, Colgate University

After moving from North Dakota to New York, I learned a few things about culture shift.

By Anne Buzzell, Hillsdale College

Having students take a few of the same classes teaches them about much more than the subject matter.

By Christina Vazquez, University of Central Florida 

Pro tip: Ramen eventually starts to suck.

By Kathryn Parker, Fordham University

If you’re a student with a broken limb and no idea how to deal, here are some tips for navigating life with a handicap.

By Danielle Keating, Concordia University

Health doesn’t have to be hard.

By Lexi Lieberman, University of Pennsylvania

Hundreds of people every year are awarded doctorates without paying tuition or attending classes. Must be nice.

By Lauren Clohessy, Northern Illinois University

Sometimes, you’re just going to make the wrong choice.

By Bria Jones, Georgia Southern University

Turn those noodle bricks into noodle hits!

By Devon Hodge, Western Washington University

If you really think that your diet doesn’t affect performance, then you clearly haven’t been eating your blueberries.

By Dakota Buhler, George Fox University

As Aristotle would have explained, ‘Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.’

By Annie Farrell, James Madison University

Picking comfort over style is always the right way to go for shoes, especially in college.

By Gwynn Lyons, Stanford University

The b-boys of UConn’s Break Dancing Club give ‘head-spinning’ an entirely different meaning.

By Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

For decades, stigma has discouraged women from reporting sexual assault. But have even deeper taboos suppressed men from reporting theirs?

By Anne Buzzell, Hillsdale College

Not to sound like a dad, but there’s a lot to be said for learning the value of hard work.

By Keegan Fornoff, Southeast Missouri State University

Take it from a D1 volleyball player—nothing can prepare you for playing in the NCAA.

By Alison McCarthy, University of New Haven

If you’re looking to make some serious bank this summer, look no further than your dresser.

By Joshua Castro, Penn State University

Looking to fall behind? Then tell the truth.

By Bria Jones, Georgia Southern University

One of them may or may not be money.

By Lauren Clohessy, Northern Illinois University

If you find yourself unable to take classes in another country, here are the seven silver linings of staying home.

By Brittany Sodic, University of North Texas

I survived, and actually thrived, in college despite mental health disorders, and so can you.

By Lexi Lieberman, University of Pennsylvania

The language you learn should depend on the life you want to live, so here’s a list that matches five tongues to their corresponding lifestyles.

By Valarie Kiel, Texas State University

MIT professor César Hidalgo’s eight-part reality television series, “In My Shoes,” proposes treating academics like pop stars.

By Annie Farrell, James Madison University

Unlike in high school, slacking off in your last year of college can really tank your post-grad plans.

By Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

In partnership with Voices of African Mothers, students from Cornell University Sustainable Design are working to create a self-sustaining school for Ghanaian girls.

By Kelly Keglovits, UT Austin

Undergraduates across the country are taking their security into their own hands, creating student-run programs to improve safety on college campuses.

By Cassidy Leslie, University of Nevada Reno

Finally found that three-bedroom, two-bathroom, pet-friendly house of your dreams? Consider these pearls of renting wisdom before you do anything else.

By Devon Hodge, Western Washington University

Emotional support animals are not service animals, not trained and not easy to care for, so bringing one to school should not be a simple decision.

By Dakota Buhler, George Fox University

If you’ve ever been jealous of the life of a college athlete, you don’t have all the facts.

By Jasmin Suknanan, Stony Brook University

And ‘Can you sign this form for my college credit?’ isn’t one of them.

By D'Ariel Myrick, University of Georgia

Here are four ways to beat the boredom all by your lonesome.

By Mary Kiser, Trident Technical College

When you wanted to get fucked up without getting fucked over, you have to watch out for the cops and the creeps.

By Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

If you’re reading this piece, then number five has already worked.

By Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

This is not a paid promotion, I swear.

By Rachael Seamands, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

From Will Ferrel singing at USC to Betsy DeVos being booed at Bethune-Cookman, here are six stand-out speeches from this season’s graduation ceremonies.

By Devin Ross, Middle Tennessee State University

Without some planning, it’s easy for you to walk straight off the stage and right into an existential crisis.

By Nicole Fryer, University of Pittsburgh

If you need to see a therapist, here’s how to make sure that you get one that actually helps.

By D'Ariel Myrick, University of Georgia

There are a million perks to meeting your significant other at college, but one huge downside. Here’s how to stay together when summer break tries to pull you apart.

By Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

It’s just like the first day of classes, except you’re wearing a pantsuit instead of a sweatpants.

By Cassidy Leslie, University of Nevada Reno

According to new research in the ‘Scientific American,’ your professor’s suggestion to handwrite your notes has empirical backing.

By Flavia Martinez, Amherst College

After interning for ‘Study Breaks’ while studying and traveling in Europe, I have some experience with the subject.

By Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

Remember how you used to make fun of graduates that came back and hung out? Now it’s your turn.

By Mary Kiser, Trident Technical College

After four months of writing a weekly article and participating in the weekly workshops, here are the most helpful writing tips I learned.

By Phillip Bugajski, Loyola University Chicago

What’s that saying about something happening to people who don’t study the past?

By Gwynn Lyons, Stanford University

Take it from someone who thought she would never fall victim to the apathy of senior year—it’s real, it’s unavoidable and it’s a lot of fun.

By Sophie Hurlock, Xavier University

If you’ll be graduating in twelve months and find that thought completely unbelievable, I’m right there with you.

By Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

Take it from someone who has been in the real world for all of two weeks—it’s cold out here, and there’s no going back.

By Nicole Fryer, University of Pittsburgh

What are web buds good for?

By Jasmin Suknanan, Stony Brook University

Trust us, there are more important considerations than how chill your boss is going to be.

By Lindsay Biondy, University of Pittsburgh

To be fair, you may still be making a lot of these long past freshmen year, but that’s on you.

By Timothy K. DesJarlais, University of Arizona

They may not buy you dinner, but working for free has a long, long list of benefits.

By Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

One of the most common mistakes students make is thinking that there is only way to study for every kind of class.

By Nicole Fryer, University of Pittsburgh

If you’re in the market for an untraditional pet that’s still dorm-sized, here’s everything you need to know about bunny maintenance.

By Sophie Hurlock, Xavier University

When I was struggling through high school my mom told me these five things repeatedly, and now in college I finally get them.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

In the adult world, having an online presence means more than an Instagram account.

By Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

At the end of its first year, the new ordinance faced its biggest test yet. The results are disappointing.

By Payton Ramey, University of Central Florida

The difference between you and the other guy could come down to how well both of you describe the same thing.

By Galen Patterson, California State University, Fullerton

After college, chances are you’ll have to move somewhere, alone, for a job. Here’s how you’re going to do that.

By Valarie Kiel, Texas State University

At Clemson University, professor Dylan Dittrich-Reed uses an unlikely motivational technique that may or may not involve tattoos.

By Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

Does it feel like your friends are getting jobs just to spite you? If so, you’ve come to the right article.

By Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

Under Trump’s proposed budget, financial aid for the neediest students would be gouged, further widening the education gap by class.

By Cassidy Leslie, University of Nevada Reno

If you thought living in the dorms was hard, you have no idea.

By Lindsay Biondy, University of Pittsburgh

Nothing says ‘I’ll do only the bare minimum as an employee’ like wearing shorts to a Skype interview.

By Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

We may not be able to solve the ‘need experience to get experience’ Catch-22, but at least it’s a start.

By Phillip Bugajski, Loyola University Chicago

Take it from someone who’s done a lot of writing in the last few months—you’re going to want to read this.

By Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

College is hard enough without the added challenge of an asshole professor.

By Rachael Seamands, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

And why I came back.

By Sophie Hurlock, Xavier University

With summer in sight, self-discipline starts to feel really overrated. Here’s how to end on a high note.

By Nicole Fryer, University of Pittsburgh

Your third year of college is a lot different than your first two, so you should be on the lookout for these changes.

By Jasmin Suknanan, Stony Brook University

If you have trouble just keeping up with homework, this probably isn’t the article for you.

By Galen Patterson, California State University, Fullerton

Statistics and students weigh in on whether more school is worth the money.

By Madeleine Ngo, University of Florida

Because looking cute isn’t worth defaulting on your student loan payment.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Remember, you’re not there to make friends. At the same time though, don’t be a douche.

By Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

Who knew procrastination would be so helpful in the real world?

By Rachael Seamands, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

The plan, dubbed the Excelsior Scholarship, is ambitious but imperfect. Here are its biggest drawbacks.

By Gwynn Lyons, Stanford University

The six things that any self-respecting geek has to do before they graduate.

By Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

After spending several months studying in America, these are the differences I’ve noticed between the two systems.

By Nicole Fryer, University of Pittsburgh

When you go off to college, you leave behind some important people in your life.

By Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

That’s right, there are two.

By Payton Ramey, University of Central Florida

Make sure you have all the facts before you turn down a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

By D'Ariel Myrick, University of Georgia

You might save a lot of money on car expenses, but you’ll also have a hard time spending that money without a car.

By Galen Patterson, California State University, Fullerton

After years of endless essays and exams, what is it exactly that employers want to see in you?

By Valarie Kiel, Texas State University

From drunkenly dealing with rompers to mastering the art of the girls night in, here’s what every college girl needs to know.

By Phillip Bugajski, Loyola University Chicago

This list is twice as critical if you’re reading it at 2 a.m. in a deserted library.

By Flavia Martinez, Amherst College

As more Americans study abroad than ever, the basic courtesies of travel are being lost in translation.

By Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

Tired of living off of Easy Mac and cafeteria food? Here is a wallet-friendly food blog to help you fall in love with food again.

By Rachael Seamands, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

By wearing the same outfit for thirty days, students bring awareness to the lack self-agency that victims of sexual exploitation face.

By Gwynn Lyons, Stanford University

With only a few months left before graduation, I made this list as much for me as for you.

By Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

There are far worse things than being a third wheel to your lovesick friends.

By Terry Mooney, Ohio State University

Ever feel like you’re battling the Dark Lord and hormones at the same time?

By Alli Guaman, Marymount Manhattan College

A Wellesley student has been criticized for creating a database of professors accused of ‘ableist microaggressions,’ but the criticisms miss the point.

By Nicole Fryer, University of Pittsburgh

The good news is that, more often than not, your professor hates public speaking too.

By Jasmin Suknanan, Stony Brook University

You might be busy now, but that’s better than being unemployed later.

By Quintara Hatten, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Warning: You may not want to read this if you are currently in your spring semester.