Adulting 101
For most incoming freshman, college is the first time you’re on your own, away from family and familiarity, and in charge of your day-to-day decisions, both large and small. You might hear this new level of responsibility referred to as “adulting.” It can be a…
Learning How to Say No
College is a whole new journey with loads of new experiences, and as a new student you may feel like you want to take on all of them. While it’s important to get involved, committing yourself to too many things is something you want to…
The Art of Productive Procrastination
I know what you’re thinking. Productive procrastination? That’s some oxymoron. People will always tell you to avoid procrastination, to get tasks done as soon as they’re assigned so you won’t have twenty things to do the night before the due date. But, believe it or…
A Week in the Life of a Communication & Media Student
It can be difficult to picture yourself as a college student. You may be thinking, “What are my days actually going to look like?” I didn’t realize how different a typical day in college was from high school until I experienced it for myself —…
Staying Calm During Crazy Weeks
We’ve all had those weeks. Class work is piling up, your social life is falling apart, your boss doesn’t like anything you do, and just when you think you’re ahead of the curve and about to have some freetime, something else pops up and you’re…
The Best Places to Study On Campus
College is a hectic and loud time in life, whether it be because your parents are calling or because someone set off the fire alarm by burning another bag of popcorn. It helps to escape from all the distractions to a place where you can…
11 Things That Seem Really Terrifying Before Your Freshman Year of College That Actually Aren’t
With about a month left until classes start, I know the rising freshman are getting more and more anxious. Hearing their questions and concerns reminds me of how I felt exactly the same way four years ago when I was a month away from starting…
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