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How to Find a Part-Time Job in College
College students are almost always broke. There is no shortage of media that depicts college students as surviving on ramen and fast food, at the expensive of their health, all because they only have a few dollars to their name. Luckily, there are many ways and avenues in which to search for a job while… Read More
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The Sorority Rush – Should You Rush or Not?
Each year on college campuses, thousands of girls rush a variety of 26 assorted social sororities. Some may be legacies with their mother or even grandmothers tying them to specific sororities. Others may be hopeful firsts, rushing without any connections or background. Each school’s rush process is different- some happen in the fall, some in… Read More
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How to Kick-Start The Second Half of This Fall Semester
Here are just a few friendly ideas to get you pumped and ready to pull through the second half of this fall semester! [divider] First things first, take care of your mental and overall health to the best of your extent. It’s getting cold out there, and these are just some suggestions you may want… Read More
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3 Simple Tips on Networking
As college students, we are constantly dealing with people – from classmates and professors, to coworkers and bosses, to family and friends, and even to the random people we bump into each and everyday. It’s hard to notice how many people we interact with every day. We may not notice, but that doesn’t mean that… Read More
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Email Etiquettes: How to Email Your Professors or Boss Without Annoying Them
I am no professor (or boss), but I do get countless emails from high school students whom I oversee at my volunteer work. As a supervisor, one of my key responsibilities is communicating with the high school volunteers throughout the week, via email. Over time, I have become – involuntarily but naturally – the point person for questions,… Read More
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Revolutionize Note-Taking: 3 Fun and Creative Ways to Study for Exams
Some people hate this saying, but I try to live by it: if you can’t avoid it, enjoy it. For many students, the unenjoyable thing is, of course, studying. Finals week has earned the title “hell week” because it is hard to bear — torturous, even. But if we prepare well in advance, and throw in… Read More
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The Ultimate Guide to Public Speaking
Ah, public speaking. We all hate it, but we have to do it in every career. I know from experience that in high school, this was not a skill that was stressed enough (not nearly as it should be). Reading directly off of the PowerPoint slides basically guaranteed you at least an A- on the assignment.… Read More
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Seize the Day: A How-To Guide for Millennials
I often sit back and think about how much my parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents (the list goes on) had to sacrifice in order for me to be where I am today. With each generation, the goal is to improve and better the lives of each individual. Although the ones that started the hard working trend… Read More
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Study Abroad: The Ultimate Guide
The idea of studying abroad is a versatile subject. Some people have dreamed of it since they were young, and others not so much… Most people figure: I am having the best time right here in the comfort of my own campus, so why would I want to leave? For those of you who seem… Read More
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College Hacks: The Best Study Tips for Success
With summer rapidly reaching the end, it’s time to think about heading back to college – and therefore, classes. And with classes comes the activity we hate more than anything in the world – studying. While studying can be a boring pain 99% of the time, it’s pretty much necessary if you want to pass… Read More
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How To: Grocery Shopping in College
This coming academic year, I’ll be living in an apartment on campus with a full kitchen! This is a big step up from my previous two years of kitchen-less dorming. While I love the idea of cooking my own meals, I recognize that it will come with a couple of barriers; grocery shopping in college… Read More
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4 Tips for a Better Interview
Applying for jobs/internships is a super stressful, sometimes complicated process. You’ve turned in your resume and spent a few weeks waiting, and now it’s time for the interview. Interviews can seem pretty high-stakes, especially if you really want the job/internship you’ve applied for. However, they don’t have to be as scary as you think! Read on… Read More
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Healthy Eating: The Ultimate Guide
I feel like today all you hear about and see when it comes to food is organic this and gluten free that. Should I be vegetarian? Or maybe vegan is better… but wait, my friend is on a juice cleanse and she lost 5 pounds… what should I do? Let’s all take a step back… Read More
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How to Become Better Organized This School Year
Being organized is a necessity when tackling a new school year. Organization can help lessen stress in your life, increase productivity, and give you more free time to enjoy college instead of spending it trying to find your missing paper! However, far too many college students aren’t organized or on top of their daily tasks… Read More
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3 Reasons You Should Get to Know Your College Professors
Sometimes I think it is hard – or even scary! – for college students to interact with their professors. My freshman year, I felt exactly the same way and so I avoided office hour visits unless I had important questions to ask and didn’t spend much time raising my hand in class. However, getting to… Read More
