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10 Tips for Commuters in College
Commuting to college can be super frustrating at times, especially when you’re like me and don’t live too close to campus. Here are some simple tips and tricks to make your life as a commuter a little bit better. [divider] 1. Always Leave Early Leave a little earlier than you have to. You never know… Read More
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Diversity in the Media: Laudable or The New Norm?
It’s 2016. Shonda Rhimes is taking over our TV screens with her various ABC shows “Scandal”, “Grey’s Anatomy” and my personal favorite “How To Get Away With Murder”. If you didn’t read that in Annalise Keating’s voice, I’m judging you. There’s a reason why Rhimes is inundated with invitations to speak at university commencements, conferences… Read More
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Breakup with Your Cell Phone
To cell phone addicts everywhere just trying to focus. . . You know you are a cell phone addict if: 1. You are constantly on your phone scrolling through the same Instagram posts multiple times in a minute. 2. You get distracted from work or school. And your employer, teacher or friend have told you multiple… Read More
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Why Personal Time and Self-Love Are Important
[osd_social_media_sharing] College students have it pretty tough; we are expected to balance school work with social relationships and recreational activity and job searches and building a resume. We often forget to give ourselves personal time to reflect, relax and enjoy leisure activities. I love writing poetry but iambic pentameter is my worst enemy. It takes… Read More
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5 Myths vs. Truths About Volunteering
Try googling “volunteer opportunities in [your city]” and you will find TONS of places where you can use your talents and time to make a difference. I mean really, there are so many organizations and volunteering opportunities out there that you are bound to find one that matches your skill sets and preferences. But so… Read More
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How to Thrive (Not Only Survive) at Work
Whether you are interning for a semester or working part-time (or full-time), work can be… quite dreary (and mundane, for many). However, like with all things, it’s what you make of it. Change your attitude, and everything else will change! Here are 7 things you need to do to thrive– not only survive– at your… Read More
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How to Be a Broadway Fan on a Budget
[osd_social_media_sharing] The best things in life are free. The best things in New York? Well…not so much. Sure, you can explore Central Park and Times Square for hours without spending a penny but you can’t truly get the New York experience without spending big bucks. But don’t leave just yet– TUN is here to be your discount… Read More
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Why Students Should Care About Politics
Writer’s note: this was written on 2/10 so if any presidential candidate drops out by the time it’s posted, that needs to be edited in. As many of you know, the primaries are going on right now. To those who are not as familiar with the Presidential election and what campaigning entails, the primaries decide… Read More
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10 Simple Ways to Relieve College Stress
Being a college student is no joke. Between the loads of assignments, internships, part time jobs, and trying to maintain a social life, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Having classes for twelve hours straight on Tuesdays and Thursdays, my internship for eight hours on Monday and Wednesday, and being involved on campus creates an… Read More
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Dating and the City
My favorite thing to do is to curl up on my couch, drink tea and watch re-runs of Sex and the City. If you’re not familiar with this show, it’s about a columnist named Carrie Bradshaw who would write about relationships and navigating through New York City, one sale at a time. If Carrie Bradshaw… Read More
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The Invisible Hand Of the Textbook Industry: The Best and Worst Times to Buy Textbooks
There are good and bad times to buy textbooks. If you paid attention in your economics class, you’d know that in any market, the supply and the demand dictate the price. Well, the textbook industry is no exception (except that the price starts out VERY HIGH). At the start of each school semester, textbook prices are ridiculously high. That’s because everyone‘s trying… Read More
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The Lazy Student’s Guide: Study Tips
No one wants to take time out of his or her day to study. The worst feeling is when you know you have to study but you aren’t studying. It gets even worse when you finally get the energy to force yourself to study but you stare blankly at the page and get distracted by… Read More
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5 Ways to Detach Yourself From Social Media
We all know the downside of social media — namely that it makes people feel alienated rather than connected, thereby betraying its own name. We are well aware that social media has the power to negatively impact our thoughts, emotions, and desires — it can cloud our visions and perspectives, distorting our view of “reality”; it… Read More
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3 Things to Seriously Consider Before Accepting a Job Offer
You are desperate for a job. You’ve applied to countless positions -— from internships to part times to full times that you aren’t actually interested in — but much to your disappointment, embarrassment, and frustration, you haven’t been hearing back. You begin to think that if there’s nothing wrong with your resume, then there’s something wrong… Read More
