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6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year

The college guide books your parents bought you can tell you only so much. Oftentimes, they are outdated and spew out mirrored textbook responses from thirty years ago. Understanding the ins and outs of college life comes with experience, but hopefully this list can help cut out some mistakes along the way. Here are 6… Read More
New App Sympl. Makes It Simple for Students to Connect and Study

Sympl., a new phone app, could revolutionize the way college students study. The app was designed by ex-Michigan State University football players Matthew Eleweke and Mark Meyers to connect classmates through a straightforward study platform. TUN spoke with Eleweke, co-founder and CEO, to get all the details behind Sympl. How Sympl. Works Sympl. provides students… Read More
Are Unpaid Internships Worth it?

If you ask your parents, who likely had a job directly after college, chances are, they never had an internship. Today, it’s a different story. Your college advisors are telling you the truth when they say employers don’t hire those without internship experience. In some ways, the modern developed need for internships is beneficial. Internships… Read More
A Student’s Guide to Freshman Orientation

Throughout college there will undoubtedly be stresses, but there is no need to clench your jaw before classes even start. Orientation is meant to excite incoming freshmen. It gives young students an opportunity to explore their campus, get a taste for the culture, set their class schedules, and possibly even spend a night in the… Read More
How to Boost Your Grade After Failing an Exam

*Updated April 20, 2021 Don’t worry if you failed an exam; you can grow from this. I know, it sounds like I’m your best friend giving you the textbook response, but failing an exam, especially at the beginning of the term, most likely won’t be that catastrophic. There are many simple ways to get your… Read More
Best Cities for Millennials to Find Jobs After College

With the 2017 school year coming to an end, a new batch of college graduates is hitting the job market and the class of 2018 is starting the application process. We all strive for big jobs in dream cities, but the reality is that those fantasies aren’t always immediately attainable. Fortunately, the market has opened… Read More
Why We Procrastinate and How We Can Increase Productivity

Why do we procrastinate all the time? Procrastination for most college students lies simply in putting off school work, or waiting until tomorrow to apply for that scholarship or internship. The easy answer for why we procrastinate is laziness, but in some cases the cause goes deeper. While we may have all kinds of excuses… Read More
7 Healthy Alternatives to Caffeine

It’s finals week. Many students are burning the midnight oil, getting plenty of study time in before final exams. If you’re one of those students, you might find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee in hopes of getting a caffeine kick. Coffee shops on and around campus are at their busiest during this time.… Read More
Tips for First-Time or Transfer Students

If you are thinking of applying to college for the first time, or contemplating transferring to another college, this is the right place for you to start. I speak from personal experience. I was so stressed as a high school senior and had no idea what I was doing. I felt I had no passion,… Read More
Want Better Grades? Sleep in!

If you’re looking to improve your GPA, sleeping in might help. University of Nevada, Reno teamed up with The Open University in the UK to conduct a study that found taking classes later in the day results in better school performance. In a two-method study, both universities found that the prime optimal functioning times… Read More
Are You Stuck on the Treadmill? Challenging and Overcoming Monotony

I grumpily shut off my high-pitched alarm that begins ringing punctually at 8:00 a.m every morning: the sign of daunting, awaiting responsibilities, a fresh cup of coffee with almond milk, and the excitement of a new, undiscovered day in New York City. I begin my usual cycle of repeatedly hitting snooze until the very last… Read More
NYC Brunch Guide for College Students on a Budget

New York City is known for its delicious, mouth-watering brunches, but when you’re a student on a strict college budget, it can be frustrating to live next door to the most expensive brunch spots. Sometimes it seems like the closest I can get to delectable avocado toast and stacks of warm pancakes is looking at… Read More
Participate in National Pecan Month!

Snacking healthy is good for you and the pecan nut is a great choice. You can incorporate pecans in a meal or snack or eat them separately. Pecans are low in calories, naturally free of sodium, tasty, crunchy, and a great source of protein for days when you don’t want to eat meat. Pecans are… Read More
Pros and Cons of Living On Campus vs. Off Campus

Undergraduate students have the exciting opportunity to live away from home. Most universities and colleges provide dorms for students, but some also give students the option to live off campus. The off-campus option is usually for the upperclassmen rather than incoming freshmen. In fact, many universities and colleges require freshmen to live on-campus for the… Read More
The Daunting Task: How to Prepare for Finals Week

Finals week is right around the corner, and stress levels are coming to a boil. Jaws are starting to clench and hair is getting messier by the minute. Coffee shops may love this time of year, but for most students, this is the week we dread. Finals are inevitable; it is just something we have… Read More