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College Food Hacks
The Dining Hall. Don’t lie, we all have a love/hate relationship with it. What’s to love:…
6 Tips on How to Make Friends in College
The art of socializing is mastered by very few people. So if you’re having some…
3 Things That Society Teaches Us That We Have to UNlearn
Real talk: Society teaches us a lot of things that are toxic to the mind,…
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…
6 Tips to Explore Your College Town
Whether you choose to attend an urban university, such as NYU or UCLA, or wish…
Before Joining College Extracurriculars, Consider This
The 21st century has, thus far, shown us a promisingly impactful decade and a half….
23 Lessons for Freshmen as They Begin College
The Class of 2023 is arriving on university campuses across the country. For the majority…
10 Dorm Room Essentials Under $30
There’s no way that you are going to live in a dorm with only the basics…
How To: Grocery Shopping in College
This coming academic year, I’ll be living in an apartment on campus with a full…
The Single Most Important Skill You Don’t Learn in College: Listening
Listening 101 is not a course offered in college but definitely should be. Recently, there…
6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
The college guide books your parents bought you can tell you only so much. Oftentimes,…
5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a stress-related state of exhaustion and often leads to feelings of isolation, low…
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Everything You Need To Know About Magoosh
A play on the Persian word magush, meaning a learned, wise and generous person, Magoosh…
College Admissions Tips for High School Juniors — Interview With Sarah Ramos, Project Director, College Advising Corps at Trinity University
TUN sits down with Sarah Ramos, project director with the College Advising Corps at Trinity…
What Are Colleges Looking for in Applicants?
For aspiring college-goers, few things are more stressful than the college application process. From a…
How to Write A Strong Supplemental Essay
As summer approaches each year, rising seniors across the United States have college applications on…
15 Things Students Should Do the Summer Before College During COVID-19
The summer before your freshman year of college is an exciting and overwhelming time. Even…
Free Online Courses to Help You Prepare for College
Updated April 22, 2022 The transition from high school to college courses and a college…
10 Universal Tips for College Essay Writing
Writing a college essay can be intimidating, particularly if you consider yourself to be a…
How to Choose a College Amid COVID-19
If you’re a rising high school senior, summer is typically time to start narrowing down…
Everything You Need to Know About ACT Scores
The ACT is a two-hour, 55 minutes exam with Math, Reading, English and Science sections….
Top 6 Reasons for Seeking International Diversity in Your College Choice
A diverse student body on college campuses is extremely valuable to all students and their…
Tips for a Perfect SAT Score — Interview With Dawn Mueller, Educational Consultant, Tutor Doctor
TUN sits down with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor, to discuss what…
What Should I Major in? Here’s How to Decide
Choosing where and when to go to college might seem like the hardest decision of…