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Why Voting Still Matters in 2016

2016 is the most insane election year this country has probably ever experienced. With the Republican National Convention complete, and the Democratic National Convention nearly over as well, 2016 has reached a dramatic point in politics that this country has likely never seen before (and, I argue, will probably never see again). Donald Trump… Read More
Finding a Mentor in College

All walks of life feel strange to the newcomer. Regardless of age, status, or other seemingly relevant circumstances, individuals need guidance. As a college freshman, this was the last thing I could admit. I wanted to believe I was self-sufficient, intelligent, capable. I wanted to believe, after leaving home for the first time, I didn’t… Read More
Ways to Stay Healthy In College

College summed up in a few words: constant cold and coffee. If caffeine and cough drops are your best friends in college (I know they were mine freshman year), I am going to encourage you to place your cup and tissues down for just one second and listen up. Here’s how you can stay healthier in… Read More
Important Things to Do Before Going Back to College

With the start of a new academic year just around the corner, there are a number of important things to do before leaving–things you won’t necessarily make time for come September. Do these 11 things to kick off your year the right way. 1. Clean Out Your Email To explain, let me say something you… Read More
The Lazy Romantic’s Guide to Netflix Dates

Our generation is kind of lazy. I mean, we’re also super productive and hardworking and a ton of other great things, but we have lazy tendencies. (I am millennial enough to admit it). When it comes to dating (and even hooking up) we’ve gotten to the point where big, dramatic over-the-top dates just ain’t happening.… Read More
Fall 2016 Back-to-School Fashion Essentials

Those 3 little words that no one likes to hear are starting to haunt us yet again. Come on now, let’s say them together: Back to school! Yes of course you still have a good chunk of the summer left, but it never hurts to get ahead of the game and start planning early. The… Read More
9 Must-Have Electronics to Make College Easier

1. Lightweight Laptop Before college, I didn’t have a laptop of my own. My sister and I would hog our parents’ desktop computers day and night, which wasn’t exactly charming. You can imagine my excitement when we went out to buy laptops as graduation gifts. Pre-freshman-year-me was hellbent on purchasing something trendy, silver, and medium-sized… Read More
How to Get the Best Sleep in College

I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8 hours between yourself and your roommate. Your eye bags have eye bags and you’re crossing your fingers that your shirt isn’t on inside out. College means you might grit through a number of these days. The thing is, your lack… Read More
5 Things You Need to Know About Dating Apps

Dating apps like Tinder, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, Bumble, etc., have become increasingly popular in the last few years, and it’s really no wonder, since so much of the rest of our lives is online. If you haven’t already taken the leap into the online dating world (or if you have but aren’t in too deep yet),… Read More
Get the Most Out of Your Routine

I personally find routine takes a huge toll on my energy level. That being said, it’s far too easy to fall into routine with a college schedule, an internship, or a 9-5 office job. My work is immediately stripped of meaning once it becomes lodged in muscle memory. I’ll find myself glancing at the clock, waiting… Read More
Easy Ways to Stay Fit in the 21st Century

It’s 2016. The seemingly outrageous ideas from your favorite science-fiction films exist, and they’re limitless. We order groceries online. Our cars drive themselves. Virtual reality headsets are, in fact, a reality. There are, unfortunately, a few drawbacks to our modern norms. The most prominent of which being a lack of activity throughout the day. Even… Read More
How to Survive Your Freshman Year of College (#CollegeBound Series)

So, you did it. You took the ACT/SAT, visited a few campuses, narrowed down your list to a few schools, applied, and got accepted into college. Now what? The summer before college can be a pretty scary, emotional time in your life. Two summers ago, when I was getting ready to head to college, I… Read More
Quick Solutions to Roommate Conflicts

In the ideal world, you would meet that perfect roommate who lets you sleep in peace, cleans their half of the room, takes out the garbage on time, and is ready to be your bffl. However, we all know that things don’t always go as imagined. So yes, the bad news is that living with… Read More
How to Land Your Dream Internship (from the Other Side of the Career Center)

Everyone has dreams, but not everyone has their dream internship. Is yours at a startup? The environment is relaxed. The dress code isn’t binding. Almost everyone is twenty-something– making them that much more relatable—and you work closely with your team to foster a tightly-bound network. Or, perhaps, your dream internship entails a Fortune 500 company.… Read More
Adorable and Cheap College Dorm Room Decoration Ideas

Whether you’re in a college dorm or have your own place this fall, decorating is basically non-negotiable. I personally believe that it’s never a bad time to start shopping, so here are a few adorable (and cheap – everything is under $50!) pieces to make your home-away-from-home feel a little more cozy come September. RELATED: College Packing List… Read More