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10 Dorm Room Essentials Under $30
There’s no way that you are going to live in a dorm with only the basics…
Making Friends at a Commuter School
I took my seat at a round table, decked out with yellow and blue balloons….
5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a stress-related state of exhaustion and often leads to feelings of isolation, low…
Five Top Tips to Succeed In Your First Year of University
This week, thousands of new students from around the country will be starting their first…
How to Practice Creativity When You’re Busy
We are a society of people who are so wrapped up in the excitement of…
Finding a Mentor in College
All walks of life feel strange to the newcomer. Regardless of age, status, or other…
New Insights Fit to Change Culture of Blackout Drinking in College
Most college students who drink alcohol don’t intend to drink to the point of “blacking…
6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
The college guide books your parents bought you can tell you only so much. Oftentimes,…
How to Rebuild Broken Relationships
Forming relationships is hard, maintaining relationships is harder, and remedying broken or underdeveloped relationships is…
Here’s How You Can Avoid Accidental Social Exclusions
Ostracism, or social exclusion, is thought to be an intentional method to punish disagreeable, awkward,…
Is It Better to Live on Campus or off Campus? — Interview With Brian Tan, Student Ambassador at the University of Houston
TUN sits down with Brian Tan, a computer science major and student ambassador at the…
Everything You Need to Know About Dorm Bedding
Dorm life can be a wonderful experience. It’s a time to meet new people, learn…
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How Letters of Recommendation Help Your College Application — Interview With Kristina Dooley, President, Independent Educational Consultants Association
TUN sits down with Kristina Dooley, president of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and founder…
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…
The Best SAT Prep Courses in 2024
If you are still in high school, especially in the junior year, the SAT (Scholastic…
How to Choose a College Amid COVID-19
If you’re a rising high school senior, summer is typically time to start narrowing down…
Colleges Are Checking Applicants’ Social Media. Here’s What You Should Know
When social media first became popular, it was largely viewed as a place for people…
How to Make Your College Application Stand Out
Each year, colleges and universities across the United States receive thousands of applications from eager…
9 Key Tips for Your College Interview
If you’re applying to a selective university, you may be asked to take part in…
How to Have a Great College Tour Day
During my years in undergrad, I was a college tour guide, and I have helped…
How to Fill Out Common App Activities Section — Interview With Sylvia Vukosavljevic, College Admissions Consultant, Veritas Prep
TUN sits down with Sylvia Vukosavljevic, a college admissions consultant with Veritas Prep, to discuss…
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….
College Application Tips Amid COVID-19 — Interview With Joe Korfmacher, Director of College Counseling at Collegewise
TUN sits down with Joe Korfmacher, director of college counseling at Collegewise, to discuss tips…
How to Write A Strong Supplemental Essay
As summer approaches each year, rising seniors across the United States have college applications on…