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6 Tips to Survive Registration Week
Registration week – the time when all the students are scrambling to register for the correct classes with the schedule best suited for them. Everyone knows that registration week is one of the most stressful times in a student’s life, second to finals week. Students spend a lot of their time prepping and coming up… Read More
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Making Friends at a Commuter School
I took my seat at a round table, decked out with yellow and blue balloons. Sprinkled confetti was everywhere, and loud music was blasting from the front stage. It was the mandatory freshman sleep away weekend, and I was sitting at a table by myself. I felt awkward and out of place. So I was… Read More
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Benefits of College: 6 Things College Offers Other Than a Degree
College has always been about receiving a degree. You spend four years studying and mastering a subject, which you will then use as a springboard for a career. While education will always be the primary reason for attending college, students gain many other benefits aside from obtaining a degree. [divider] Here is a list of… Read More
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10 Things You Can Thank College for
What do you mean I can’t bring my mom and dad to college with me? I’m sorry folks, but that is the harsh reality… you’re on your own now! Little birdie is flying away from the nest and there’s nothing that can stop it. I will always remember the insanity of move-in day last year…… Read More
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11 Move-In Day Tips You Will Thank Me For!
The one and only thing that the tiny college freshmen and the big bad seniors can relate to is the #struggle called move-in day. Most people say that move-in day gets better after freshman year… nope. They are wrong. If anything, I think move-in day gets even worse with each year. Many universities allow the upperclassmen… Read More
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10 Tips on Choosing the Right College Classes
Whether you’re a freshman just getting ready to choose your classes or a returning student at the start of a semester, choosing the right classes can be a struggle. But, don’t worry. Here are 10 tips on how to choose the right college classes for you. 1. Start early Don’t be that student who looks… Read More
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Before Joining College Extracurriculars, Consider This
The 21st century has, thus far, shown us a promisingly impactful decade and a half. We’ve completed the Human Genome project, successfully implanted an artificial heart, ditched Internet Explorer in favor of better alternatives (looking at you, Chrome), programmed cars to drive themselves, and miraculously boiled down the entirety of dating science to a left… Read More
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Freshman Year From a Fresh Perspective (#CollegeBound Series)
College is happening soon. And it can be scary. But let me assure you – everything will be okay. Don’t believe me? Christina and Lauren, two rising sophomores at Fordham University (at the time of this post), can attest to it. Not only did they survive their freshman year, but they absolutely LOVED it! Listen to their words… Read More
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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
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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
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The Complete Guide to Scholarship Hacks
“Well begun is half done,” Aristotle had once said. And he was right. When it comes to applying for scholarships, front-loading really pays off. So take your time to carefully plan and organize, and you will save a LOT of time and energy in the long run. When applying for scholarships, remember these 4 key ingredients: 1) organization; 2)… Read More
