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Studying Medicine Overseas: What Should You Know

The world has become a lot more open, making it easier not just to travel but also to study and work outside your home country. While such opportunities can be the realization of personal aspirations,…

September 2, 2025

5 Ways to Fast-Track Your Career as a Student

Daniel Reed

With the right strategies, you can start laying the groundwork for professional success right now.…

April 7, 2025

Why Is It So Hard to Study Online?

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Studying online is becoming increasingly impossible without losing some weight in on the wallet. …

June 7, 2024

Coping With the Frustrating Hypocrisy of Free Speech on College Campuses

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

The right of free speech, as outlined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, is always prevalent in America, except right now on college campuses. …

May 29, 2024

Illustration by Daisy Daniels, Loyola Marymount University of a bullet journal spread

Bullet Journaling Will Save Your Sanity During Quarantine

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

While regular planners fail to keep up, this planning method will bring structure and fun to the monotony of quarantine.…

July 8, 2020

5 Ways To Mitigate the Failures of Remote Learning

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Schools were thrown headfirst into digital classrooms and the outcomes have been deemed less than successful. Now we are left to fill in the educational gaps.…

June 23, 2020

In an article about virtual tutoring, an illustration by Yao Jian of someone on a computer screen teaching

The Virtual Tutoring Market Is Growing, Here’s How You Can Get Involved

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

Ever since the transition to online learning, several teaching services are seeking additional educators to fulfill the new demand.…

June 22, 2020

Securing the Bag: A Student Guide on Applying for Outside Scholarships

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Let's face it — college is expensive. While financial aid and student loans are often the only resources considered, there are other ways to ease the financial burden.…

June 19, 2020

In article about on-campus policing, an illustration by Baz Pugmire of different police hats and helmets

On-Campus Policing Shares the Same Problems as Its City Counterparts

Emma T., UC Berkeley

In recent weeks, students have protested against police presence in cities as well as on their own campuses. So what's next for campus police departments? …

June 19, 2020

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Student Government Isn’t Just About Padding Your Resume

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

You can actually make real change, and you don't necessarily need a ton of resources to get elected.…

June 18, 2020

University of California Is Eliminating the SAT/ACT: Will There Be Consequences?

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Getting rid of standardized testing could alleviate some problems with the college admissions process, but it will also have some unexpected ramifications.…

June 11, 2020

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Multitasking Is Not the Most Optimal Way To Produce High-Quality Work

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

Habits enabled by modern technology like phones and computers have made it increasingly difficult for students to focus and work efficiently.…

June 3, 2020

How Do College Students Make Money? 10 Most Effective Methods

Daniel Reed

It's not easy to squeeze making money into a busy college schedule. Here are some jobs and other things that you can do to make your pocketbook a little fuller.…

May 27, 2020

Why Students Need To Get a Design Degree in College

Daniel Reed

Discover why it is important to take a design course at an institution, the perks, challenges and what the overall experience looks like.…

May 26, 2020

Spring 2020 Grading Policies Will Have a Big Effect on Students’ Futures

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

In the wake of the pandemic, schools are rethinking how they grade the spring semester — and private universities are being a little more lenient than their public counterparts.…

May 11, 2020

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4 Reasons You Should Major in Philosophy in College

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

It's not just sitting around and pontificating in togas all day.…

May 6, 2020

For an article about universal basic income (UBI), a photo of Andrew Yang at a campaign rally

In the Wake of COVID-19, Universal Basic Income Looks Appealing

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

This kind of public assistance program seemed impossible before the painful economic impacts of the coronavirus, but the far-fetched idea is now gaining mainstream attention.…

May 6, 2020

For a piece on the book 'Yale Needs Women,' a picture of women at Yale the first time the university allowed them to take part in the freshmen move-in day and assembly

‘Yale Needs Women’ Looks Back at the Treatment of Women in the Ivy League

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

Anne Gardiner Perkins' new book gives voice to the first women who helped end gender discrimination at the prestigious school in the 1960s.…

April 30, 2020

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The Toxicity of Workaholic Culture for Humanities Students

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Now more than ever, those studying literature, philosophy and similar subjects are having to work longer and longer hours just to get by.…

April 28, 2020

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Digital Notes VS. Paper Notes – The Ultimate Clash

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Which is more effective? Apple pencil and iPad or good old pen and paper?…

April 28, 2020

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Our School Year Might Be Cancelled, but Our Graduation Doesn’t Have To Be

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

Class of 2020 celebrations may be cancelled in person, but that doesn't mean that we can't celebrate in our own unique ways.…

April 27, 2020

How To Get the Job Experience You Need To Succeed After Graduation

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Finding a career after college can be daunting when entry-level jobs require years of experience, but it's possible to prepare yourself before graduating.…

April 25, 2020

Illustration of girl using the dating app OKZoomer

OKZoomer Is the New Dating Site for College Students in Social Isolation

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

With the entire country under a mandated self-quarantine, perhaps now is the best time to start looking for companionship with this new dating app.…

April 21, 2020

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How To Network When You’re an Introverted College Student

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

When you're an introvert, putting yourself out there can be hard; as a student, however, it's important to prepare for your career, so learn how to do it effectively.…

April 18, 2020