Balancing Extracurriculars and Academics as a College Student
Balancing extracurricular activities along with academics as a college student is a challenge that many face during their journey through higher education. With tons of different organizations and opportunities to explore interests beyond the classroom, students often find themselves struggling to maintain a healthy balance between these new interests, their academic responsibilities, and other commitments. […]
Preparing for College: A Guide for High School Seniors
Preparing for college can be an exciting but very daunting process for all high school seniors. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate this crucial and important transition. Keep in mind that the college application process can be challenging, but staying organized and seeking guidance from those around you while remaining authentic to […]
Healthy Eating Habits for Busy College Students
Healthy eating is already challenging as it is, with trying to measure the right portions while also buying and eating the freshest foods possible. Now doing all of that as a college student, on a college budget, living in a college dorm? That just got a little bit more challenging. But nothing is impossible, so […]
Healthy and Easy Lunch Recipes for School – 5 steps or less!
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The Benefits of Studying Abroad in College
Studying abroad is exactly what the name suggests, going somewhere else in the world (usually out of the country your current university is in) and studying elsewhere for a month, a full summer, or even an entire semester/year. Students will attend similarly structured lectures to what you already experience at your current university, but at […]
How to Choose the Right Major and Career Path
CONSIDER INTERESTS AND PASSIONS Don’t only think practically. It is important to consider the sorts of things you love when picking a major or considering different career paths. What are you good at? What do you do in your free time? What other skills or abilities can you develop while you are in college? If […]
The History of Greek Life
THE FIRST ORGANIZATION We can trace the beginnings of Greek life back to 1776 (yes, the same year the American colonists signed the Declaration of Independence). A student named John Heath who was studying Greek on the college campus of William and Mary was rejected by the two secret Latin societies on campus. With his […]
Tips For Living On A Tight Budget In College
Living on a tight budget in college seems to be a regular, ongoing joke among college students. For most, it seems pretty easy, with mom and dad paying for things like tuition and rent. However, this shouldn’t stop you from doing your very best to be financially literate and get used to living on a […]
How to Build a Stellar Resume
THE RIGHT FORMAT Choosing the right format for your resume is a crucial step in building a stellar resume. Being sure to tailor it to your own experiences and what the job asks for as well is important. There are many different formats you can choose from, but we will discuss three different ones here. […]
College Apartment Essentials
CLEANING SUPPLIES As silly as this sounds, this may be one of the most forgotten things when moving into an apartment. In the hustle and bustle of buying furniture, decor, and all sorts of other goodies for your new place, you forget one thing you absolutely need, and that is cleaning supplies! Be sure to […]