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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

Minerva University: Around the World in a Bachelor’s Degree

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

With an incredibly unique educational experience and an international study body, Minerva University is giving students the opportunity to travel and complete their bachelor’s degree at the same time.…

May 21, 2024

Writing to Speaking: How Reading Work Aloud Can Be Validating

Daryn Schvimmer, Chapman University

It can be daunting to put yourself out there in a normal situation. It can be even more daunting as a writer sharing your work, but trust me, it’s so worth it in the end.…

May 3, 2024

Go Green or Go Home

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

The College of the Atlantic is setting a nationwide example for how forward-thinking universities should approach environmental sustainability.…

January 1, 2018

The Benefits and Challenges of Being Bilingual in College

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Although being bilingual can be a struggle growing up, having this skill in college can be the key to a successful future.…

December 28, 2017

5 Strategies I’ve Used to Ease My Process of Applying to Graduate School

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

Applying to graduate school can be tough, but it's important to know what to focus on the most in order to alleviate the stress that comes along with it.…

December 28, 2017

Cheat Sheet for Applying to the Disney College Program

Bethany Knickerbocker, Emerson College

Want to spend a semester of school in Disney World? Follow these simple 5 steps of preparation.…

December 27, 2017

Kim Jong-hyun’s Death Proves Mental Health Is a Community Problem

Joiya Reid, Georgia Southern University

The death of SHINee's lead singer, Kim Jong-hyun, reveals where society can improve in terms of addressing depression and mental illness.…

December 23, 2017

Apartment Hunting and Finding Independence in Your First Space

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Once you've decided it's time to live on your own, it's important for you to know what look out for when searching for your first apartment.…

December 22, 2017

What Stanford Rapist Brock Turner’s Decision to Overturn His Conviction Means for Students

Karen Guan, Southern Methodist University

Brock Turner, former Stanford swimmer and convicted rapist, wants to overturn his conviction, but how does this affect college students?…

December 22, 2017

How California Fires Might Affect Returning College Students

Haileigh Galloway, Indian River State College

What effects have the California fires had on the state’s students, and how will the fires affect their campuses and their families?…

December 21, 2017

Is Your College’s Rebrand Benefiting You?

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

As the college market gets more competitive, universities are pouring large amounts of money into marketing campaigns to rebrand themselves. But do they really work?…

December 19, 2017

4 Tips for Making Your College Housing Feel Like Home

Daniel Reed

Even if you have high expectations for your college room, all you need is a little creativity and a trip or two to Goodwill.…

December 15, 2017

Trump’s ‘Biggest Tax Bill’ Passed the Senate and You Should Be Worried

Camelia Juarez, Texas State University

If the bill becomes official, college students will quite literally be paying the price.…

December 14, 2017

5 Unique Gag Gift Ideas for the Cheap College Student

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

Be the funny friend this year for little or no cost to your bank account by gifting a gag gift.…

December 13, 2017

Why You Definitely Need Renters Insurance as a Student

Alida Siebken, Radford University

Do you live off campus and own at least something? Then you should be paying the tiny bit of extra cash to protect all your stuff.…

December 10, 2017

How The New School’s Emily Messana Is Breaking a Leg in Theater

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

From directing Shakespeare to co-founding a production company, The New School’s Emily Messana is building her theater career one play at a time.…

December 8, 2017

4 Reasons to Work at a Pet Store While in College

Angela Herbst, Lakeland University

The environment of a pet store can help you de-stress from your work and life.…

December 7, 2017

3 White Lies to Spin Your Resume to Land Your Dream Job

Sydney Jennings, University of Connecticut

C’mon, just admit it, we’ve all done it. Just sprinkle some harmless white lies in your resume trying to impress the employer and score your dream job.…

December 6, 2017

Amye Dickerson Answers the ‘Study Breaks’ Questionnaire

Guest Contributor

Baylor's Amye Dickerson talks about the Astros, salsa and her secret penchant for freestyling in this month's questionnaire.…

December 1, 2017

There’s No Such Thing as a Free Tuition

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

The Excelsior Scholarship has raised a number of questions about the viability of a bankrolled education.…

December 1, 2017

What to Expect as an Orientation Leader at a Small University

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

Luckily for you, the groups are smaller and the experience is more individualized.…

November 30, 2017

A College Student’s Guide on How to Create an Affordable Self-Care Kit

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

Your mental health is more important than your studies.…

November 28, 2017

Are You a College Freshman with No Friends? Join the Club

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

As a fellow friendless freshman, I'm here to tell you that there are some serious silver linings.…

November 27, 2017

The 8 Tenets of College Email Etiquette

Megan Bender, Citrus College

DON'T BE THE PERSON WHO USES ALL CAPS UNNECESSARILY.…

November 27, 2017

After 4 Pledge-Related Deaths This Year, Will Fraternities Change Anything?

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The usual m.o. for negative press—pass a self-imposed ban, promise things will be different and then, when the smoke blows over, return to business as usual—might not work this time.…

November 27, 2017