Student Life

International Volunteer HQ Calls Students to Volunteer Abroad

For high school and college students looking to volunteer outside of their country, International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) offers programs around the world. Students who volunteer abroad with IVHQ may reap more than the usual benefits of volunteering. They can expect to “become part of the local community, experience new cultures in an authentic way and Read More
DoSomething Makes Volunteering Easy and Rewarding

DoSomething is a nonprofit exclusively for young people and social change with millions of members. Its mission is to fuel young people to change the world by taking action on the issues that are most pressing to them. Through various campaigns and opportunities, DoSomething members can begin their civic engagement journey through volunteering, making a Read More
Global Volunteers Calls Students to Join Volunteer Abroad Programs

For high school and college students, volunteering provides not only life-changing experiences, such as opportunities to give back and make positive impacts on the world, but also practical benefits, such as career development and service-hour requirements. One of the biggest short-term volunteer organizations, Global Volunteers calls students to join its short-term service abroad programs that Read More
How to Find Volunteer Opportunities Near You (Easily!)

Whether you’re a college or high school student, volunteering confers many benefits. And it is not just your community that benefits from your volunteer work. Volunteering helps you connect with others, boost social skills and develop new interests. It can boost your resume and help you with college and grad school applications. It can even Read More
UPchieve Offers Free Tutoring and Volunteering Opportunities

UPchieve is a 100-percent free online tutoring and college counseling platform for high school students. The organization seeks to democratize access to academic support so all students can have an equal opportunity to finish high school and attend college. Whether you’re looking to get or offer tutoring, UPchieve offers not only a sharing of intellectual Read More
Globe Aware Makes Volunteering Easy, Safe and Fun

For students in high school and college, volunteering is beneficial in many ways. Through volunteering, not only can you make meaningful impacts and learn to live as a part of a wider community, but also network with people from various career paths and improve your school applications. Of course there are numerous local volunteering opportunities Read More
Benefits of Volunteering for Students Who Want to Get Involved

Benefits of Volunteering Should you volunteer in high school and college? Volunteering as a student is a great way to give back to your community and help those in need. Beyond benefiting your community, however, volunteering has various personal benefits: it can help your career path, improve your college and graduate school applications, help you Read More
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 University of Houston, to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of both on-campus and off-campus living. TUN: Brian, thanks so much for joining us. TAN: Thank you for having me. At many institutions, incoming freshmen are required to live in the Read More
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 and the executive director of the University of Houston Student Ambassadors, to discuss the things you should know as a freshman in college. TUN: Veronica, thanks so much for joining us. GONZALEZ: Thank you for having me. Starting off with Read More
Benefits of Joining a Club in College — Interview With Will Sauerland, Hydroponics Club President at Pitt

TUN sits down with Will Sauerland, president of the Hydroponics Club at the University of Pittsburgh, to discuss the benefits of joining a club in college. TUN: Will, thanks so much for joining us! Will: Thanks for having me. Pleasure to be here. Before we get into the reasons why, or potentially why not, students Read More
As Student Hunger and Homelessness Spike, Here’s How They Can Access Aid

When COVID-19 struck the United States in March, thousands of college students were forced into food and housing insecurity. When campuses closed, they lost their jobs and meal plans. Many were left without a safe and supportive home to go back to. In total, nearly three in five U.S. college students have experienced some sort Read More
8 Student Side Hustles: How to Make Money in Your Free Time

College life is pretty much synonymous with being young and broke. We all know the common tropes — cheap beer, instant ramen, and mac and cheese. I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t need to be that way, even if you can’t fit a part-time job into your schedule. Find yourself a side hustle. Read More
Starting a Dorm Room Business: 8 Types of Student Businesses with Real-World Success Stories

You’re an entrepreneurial college student — the kind who doesn’t want to wait until graduation to get your hands dirty and start making money. Maybe you’ve seen The Social Network and decided that you want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg. While I’m not going to promise that you’ll build a multi-billion dollar tech empire Read More
8 Benefits of Joining Greek Life

When many people hear “fraternity” or “sorority,” they think of wild parties à la “Animal House,” hazing and heavy drinking. But this perception doesn’t do justice to the reality of Greek life, which is filled with opportunities for personal growth, professional development, philanthropy and a vibrant social life. It isn’t for everyone, but participating in Read More
A Student Guide to Sustainable Living

With a garbage patch twice the size of Texas sitting in the Pacific Ocean and less than 11 years left to prevent climate change from irreversibly damaging our planet, the Earth needs all the help it can get. It’s true, the most effective way to save the planet comes through governmental action and international law. Read More