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Can’t Study Abroad? Surprisingly, Your Life May Not Be Over

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.…

June 3, 2017

Which Language Should You Take in College?

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.…

June 3, 2017

4 Ways to Prevent Senioritis

Annie Farrell, James Madison University

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

June 2, 2017

In Response to Campus Violence, Student Groups Nationwide Are Fighting Back

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.…

June 1, 2017

How to Stay Safe and Out of Trouble When You’re Lit

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.…

May 31, 2017

How to Deal with Bullying in College

Emma Taubenfeld, Pace University

After high school, bullying looks a lot more like emotional abuse than swirlies, which means it's dangerous in an entirely different way.…

May 26, 2017

How to Deal with a Professor That Hates You

Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

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

April 27, 2017

Why I Left College, Twice

Rachael Seamands, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

And why I came back.…

April 26, 2017

The Do’s and Don’ts of Finishing Your Spring Semester

Sophie Hurlock, Xavier University

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

April 25, 2017

The 7 Surprises of Junior Year

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.…

April 25, 2017

5 Reasons Why the Spring Semester Is Definitely Worse Than Fall

Quintara Hatten, University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

April 9, 2017

Why Can’t College Students Write Well?

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As students continue to struggle to write at even a basic level, the question of where to place the blame can prove tricky.…

April 6, 2017

High Schools Are Failing to Prepare Students for College

Amna Ijaz, Collin College

Professors expect critical thinking, but high schools teach test prep. Why are students at fault for learning what they’re taught?…

March 21, 2017

Let’s Be Real: College Is Not the Answer

Shannon Mondesir, Brooklyn College

As your barista who was a Logic major might say, 'It's necessary but not sufficient.'…

February 24, 2017

Multitasking Is Unapologetically Ruining Your GPA and Possibly Your Life

Jasmin Suknanan, Stony Brook University

The not-so-smart habit you’ve been getting away with is even less smart in college.…

February 15, 2017

Not Just For Pregnancy

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

As Valentine’s Day approaches, it might be time to reevaluate the heteronormativity of many colleges’ safe sex initiatives.…

February 5, 2017

4 Social Work Careers You Didn’t Realize Were Social Work Careers

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From manager, to analyst, to advocate, there's a job for you.…

December 22, 2016

Notes from a New Graduate: What You Will and Won’t Miss about College

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

While waiting hours to walk the stage, I considered the best and worst parts of the undergraduate experience.…

December 20, 2016

11 Emojis for Every College Student

Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio

If you’re in college, there are eleven emojis that are sure to be on your frequently-used list.…

September 26, 2016

4 #HomemakingHacks That Will Make Your Apartment the Pride of Student Housing

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

With dinner-less dinner parties and cardboard coffee tables, homemaking has never been easier.…

September 22, 2016

Easy Ways for Students to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

Next time you’re shotgunning a Natty Lite, make sure it gets recycled afterwards.…

September 13, 2016

5 Reasons Non-Writers Should Take a Poetry Class

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

You’d be surprised what it can do for you.…

September 6, 2016

The Tremendous Unspoken Privilege of a College Education

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Somewhere in the midst of complaining about homework and studying all night for a test, remember to consider how lucky you are.…

September 1, 2016

College: Where Everyone is Anxious and Self-Absorbed, but in a Good Way

Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz

When you’re accidentally spilling coffee all over yourself, there’s a reason everyone’s ignoring you.…

August 25, 2016

9 Things to Do in Your First Week of College

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Especially if you’re starting in a new city, getting your bearings is critical.…

August 20, 2016

What to Do When Your Sibling Goes to a Better School than You

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

You’ve been competing with them your entire life, but this one hurts.…

August 19, 2016

4 Things I Didn’t Expect to Miss About School

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Oddly enough, I mostly miss the things that annoyed me during the year.…

August 19, 2016

The Problem with Competitive Complaining in College

Jill Phelan, Saint Vincent College

Getting a degree is not a competitive sport, so stop treating it like one.…

August 12, 2016

7 Mistakes College Girls Make When They Go Out

Mallory Arnold, Ohio University

After a few drinks, responsibility is just another thing you left in the Uber.…

August 4, 2016

The Problem(s) with Student Email Accounts

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

How much time do you have?…

August 1, 2016