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Here’s How You Can Avoid Accidental Social Exclusions
Ostracism, or social exclusion, is thought to be an intentional method to punish disagreeable, awkward,…
How to Ace Your Online Classes, Amid Coronavirus
In a widespread effort to limit the impact of COVID-19, higher education institutions across the…
5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a stress-related state of exhaustion and often leads to feelings of isolation, low…
Everything You Need to Know About Dorm Bedding
Dorm life can be a wonderful experience. It’s a time to meet new people, learn…
How to Rebuild Broken Relationships
Forming relationships is hard, maintaining relationships is harder, and remedying broken or underdeveloped relationships is…
What I Wish I Knew My Freshman Year — Interview With Veronica Gonzalez, Executive Director, University of Houston Student Ambassadors
TUN sits down with Veronica Gonzalez, a business management major at the University of Houston…
College Roommates’ Sensitivity to Each Other’s Distress Can Be Helpful
While college roommates can sense each other’s distress, a recent study by New York University…
10 Things You Can Thank College for
What do you mean I can’t bring my mom and dad to college with me?…
5 Myths vs. Truths About Volunteering
Try googling “volunteer opportunities in [your city]” and you will find TONS of places where…
6 Tips to Survive Registration Week
Registration week – the time when all the students are scrambling to register for the…
How to Practice Creativity When You’re Busy
We are a society of people who are so wrapped up in the excitement of…
How To: Grocery Shopping in College
This coming academic year, I’ll be living in an apartment on campus with a full…
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10 Things to Do the Summer Before College
Ah, the summer before college. Excited and eager to experience the “full freedom” that is college life, yet nervous about…
Working in the USA with M-1 Student Visa
Unlike students with F-1 visas who may be eligible to work during their program of…
3 Tips on Picking a Major
Picking a major isn’t always easy. In fact, most people I meet in college are…
Should New ACT Changes Affect How Students Prepare for It?
On October 8, 2019, the ACT announced a few changes to its college entrance exam….
A Student’s Guide to Freshman Orientation
Throughout college there will undoubtedly be stresses, but there is no need to clench your…
Beyond the Board Scores: 10 Colleges That Don’t Require SAT and ACT Tests
Every year, thousands and thousands of high school seniors squeeze into small, tightly packed classrooms…
How to Study for the SAT Online for Free
Preparing for and taking the SAT is never easy, and the SAT is likely the…
SAT Test Dates for 2023-24
In 2022, 1.7 million students took the SAT at least once, compared to 1.5 million…
What Are Colleges Looking for in Application Essays?
After four years of classes and multiple Saturdays spent taking the SAT or ACT, the…
10 Universal Tips for College Essay Writing
Writing a college essay can be intimidating, particularly if you consider yourself to be a…
The Best ACT Prep Courses in 2024
Like the SAT, the ACT (American College Test) tests the most basic skills in reading,…
Major Concerns: What to Remember If You Feel Trapped By Your Degree
“What are you majoring in?” Students often encounter this question before they’ve even begun their…