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Star on the Rise: Enisa Nikaj From Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College student, Enisa Nikaj, could very well be New York City’s next big star. The 20-year-old Brooklyn native is a singer/songwriter with a star personality and talent. She has had a good few years with her covers on YouTube getting over 600,000 views and her first official single “Burn this Bridge” being available on Read More
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Living in NYC on a College Student Budget
In New York City, $100 is actually worth $86.43 according to the Tax Foundation. Living in one of the most expensive cities is hard enough. But living in one of the most expensive cities on a college student budget…is even harder. And this doesn’t just go for New York! Trying to survive anywhere is hard Read More
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6 Tips on Conducting an Interview
So, you have your interview set. You have a date, time and location. Now you’re nervous about the actual interview! You might be a journalism major or just stuck taking an elective class that requires you to interview someone. Whatever the reason you’re reading this, the bottom line is: you’re looking for help. Here are Read More
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Documentary of the Week: “Fastball” Analyzes the Pitch That Batters Fear
[divider] Documentary: Fastball Theater release date: March 24th, 2016 (Currently on Netflix) Director: Jonathan Hock Narrated by: Kevin Costner [divider] “Baseball in the 21st Century. It is a game of specialists. A game molded by technology, driven by data and statistics. It’s a game managers try to win by predicting what can only be guessed Read More
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3 Tips on Picking a Major
Picking a major isn’t always easy. In fact, most people I meet in college are either undeclared or unsure about their current major. Here are 3 things you need to understand about the process of choosing a major: 1. You’re not alone So many students feel overwhelmed and start panicking when they don’t have their Read More
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Documentary of the Week: “Amanda Knox” Sheds Light on the Faults of the Media
[divider] Documentary: Amanda Knox Netflix release date: September 30th, 2016 Directors: Rod Blackhurst, Brian McGinn. Writers: Matthew Hamachek, Brian McGinn [divider] The Amanda Knox documentary explores the many aspects of the famous case. For those who are unaware, the case involved the murder of Amanda Knox’s roommate and fellow exchange student, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia, Italy. Read More
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4 Ways to Deal with a Tough Professor
So the professor you wanted isn’t available and you’re stuck with a tough professor. Don’t worry – it’s not the end for your GPA. Follow these steps and maybe you’ll be walking out of this semester alive. 1. Make friends in class. This is true for any class, but especially for a class with a Read More
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Unconventional Television Has Become the Norm
Unconventional television has become the norm and the 2016 Emmys proves that. This year’s Emmys was full of surprise winners and snubs, but whether or not The Americans should have won best drama series following its best season to date is a conversation for another article. What became glaringly clear after this year’s Emmys is Read More
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Transfer Effortlessly: 5 Steps to Remember Before Transferring to Another College
Transferring schools should be enjoyable for a college student. After all, it’s like having a new beginning. Your new college won’t have that professor who has a 1.8 rating on ratemyprofessor.com, but seems to be the only professor in your major’s department. But for so many students the transfer process is a pain. If you Read More
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99 Free or Cheap Things to Do in NYC: Summer Edition
UPDATED JULY 2017 [divider] Summer is here, and that means TONs of free events in NYC! There’s not a single day in June, July, or August where you will be bored or have nothing to do because there is always something to do in NYC, for FREE or for cheap! To save you time and energy (because you know, there are tons of event Read More
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Best Study Spots in Manhattan
[osd_social_media_sharing] Psychology suggests that your environment plays a huge role when it comes to how much information you retain while studying, which makes total sense. There’s no way you’re going to remember anything in your chemistry textbook if you try studying at a frat party. You’re way better off studying in a open space, with Read More
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Summer 2016: 10 Things to Do in NYC
It’s mid-March, just about halfway through the spring semester, and all I seem to do is dream of summer. As I stand outside in the freezing air of the commuter parking lot, my back breaking from my over packed tote, I try to convince myself that my hard work will pay off in the summer. Read More
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How to Be a Broadway Fan on a Budget
[osd_social_media_sharing] The best things in life are free. The best things in New York? Well…not so much. Sure, you can explore Central Park and Times Square for hours without spending a penny but you can’t truly get the New York experience without spending big bucks. But don’t leave just yet– TUN is here to be your discount Read More
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Dating and the City
My favorite thing to do is to curl up on my couch, drink tea and watch re-runs of Sex and the City. If you’re not familiar with this show, it’s about a columnist named Carrie Bradshaw who would write about relationships and navigating through New York City, one sale at a time. If Carrie Bradshaw Read More
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Awesome Student Discounts Near Brooklyn College
Hey Brooklyn College students! Do you know that there are tons of student discounts in your vicinity? With TUN’s Local Discounts Map, you can find awesome deals and discounts in fitness, beauty, arts & entertainment, retail, and more! Simply click ‘search this area’ and ‘load more discounts’ to see more. Here are just some deals and discounts all Brooklyn College students Read More
