As we enter into spring, most colleges are nearing the last leg of the semester, and that means that summer vacation is quickly approaching. Staying focused throughout the school year can be challenging, but with the promise of warm days, sandy beaches, porches, lemonade, and a whole lot of relaxing, focusing on schoolwork all the
Read moreCollege is a really exciting time of life. It’s a chance to start a new adventure that will open a variety of doors in the future. But with rising tuition prices, a lot of students and their parents alike are questioning if a college education is actually the right path. No one can make the
Read moreTraveling abroad is an opportunity that not all college students come upon. Depending on your major and what’s required for you to graduate, you may not have the time or money to pack up your things and fly somewhere new. If you do come across the opportunity to travel abroad, you’re part of a select
Read moreSleep is essential to all humans. Funny thing is, it seems like most humans struggle to get enough. As a college student, you’ve probably already discovered that getting this elusive thing called sleep is harder than you bargained for. There’s homework, social outings, and all that basic adulting you’re trying to...
Read moreThey might be called something different depending on the college you’re at, but an RA (or a Resident Assistant) is the most common term. RA’s have an array of different responsibilities, but their main job is to facilitate the social, academic, and personal adjustment of students in the Residence Halls. Acting as a leader, the
Read moreYour first interview for a “real” job can feel both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking. Sure, you’ve probably had interviews already for a high school or college job at a fast food joint or your local golf course—and those are actually great experience! However, an interview for a business job—the kind where you wear a...
Read moreHaving a car at college is a bit of a luxury—particularly when you’re a freshman. But if you’re an upperclassman or a commuter, you probably rely on your car to get you to and from class almost every day. Having the option to cruise around campus in your own car can give you a sense
Read moreWhatever your major, chances are good that at some point in your college career, you’re going to face a class that seems nearly impossible. Most majors require students to take a class that’s either out of their wheelhouse (i.e. an English major taking a Math class), and at the very least, you’ll more than likely
Read moreWhen you head off to college, you might find that adulting is both incredibly liberating and at the same time, absolutely terrifying. If you’re living in a dorm, moving away from your home and into a season of independence means you’ll start doing lots of adult things: shopping for your own groceries, doing your own
Read moreThere’s something inherently exciting and nervewracking about moving into a dorm room for the first time. For most teenagers, this is the first time they’ve lived in a different place away from their parents, and it’s more than likely the first time they’ve shared a room with one or two or three other strangers...
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