Whether you have a penchant for writing or you’d rather eat worms before trying to write a 5-page paper, the chances are good that you’re going to need to write more than just a couple of papers during your college career. Most professors will have you write an essay or several at one point or
Read moreChristmas is a time when all things are merry and bright. We road trip for hours or fly cross-country to spend time the holidays with close family and friends, and there’s a general festiveness to the last few weeks of December. However, the holiday season might not feel like as joyful as the songs make
Read moreThere’s no doubt about it: winter has arrived. If you’re attending a school in a colder part of the globe, you’re probably already experiencing the chilly gusts of wind and the occasional snowfall dusting the ground. If you’re from a warmer climate, chances are good that the cold might have caught you a bit off
Read moreFew things are more glorious than a snow day in college. Far and few between, snow days rarely happen, and if you are lucky enough to experience more than one during your college career, you should count yourself fortunate! If you’ve just discovered that you’re the lucky recipient of a snow day, you’ve probably been
Read moreWhen you’re in college, sometimes money can feel a little scarce. You may or may not be working a job while managing all your homework and classes, but either way, funds can still seem a bit tight when you consider buying gifts for all your family and friends come the holiday season. Don’t despair! There
Read moreCollege is perhaps one of the most wonderful places to start celebrating Christmas. However, it can sometimes feel a bit tricky to get in the spirit of things with papers and tests looming over you—particularly if this your first year away at school. It’s normal to feel a bit melancholy as the holidays roll around.
Read moreWhile it’s true that you do have some time to decide on a degree once you get to college, there are some things you should consider as you think about what you might want to major in. Entering your freshman year with the right degree isn’t essential, but it’s certainly helpful. You can graduate faster,
Read moreWhat’s a roommate meeting, you ask? If you’re living in the dorms, chances are good that you at least have one roommate, if not several. Whenever you combine spaces with another person, it’s inevitable that you’ll run into differences in lifestyle and preferences. For some roommates, this can be a frustrating...
Read moreCollege is full of freedom. When you head off to school, you enter a whole new world that allows you to decide how late you want to stay out, where you want to go, how you want to spend your time, and who you want to spend that time with. You can, of course, choose
Read moreThere’s something so wonderful about heading to college: suddenly, you’re in charge of almost everything in your life. You have the freedom to go where you want when you want, and you’re able to get involved in a whole host of new and different activities, social groups, and classes. On the flip side, however...
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