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Recreational Reading
Perhaps you’re like me. Perhaps, as a kid, you could easily tear through multiple 300-page novels in a week – and now find it difficult to sit through a 25-minute TV show without instinctively checking your phone. Perhaps you’re also like me, in that you find yourself regularly wandering used bookstores and buying new volumes […]
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Make the Most of Your Summer Vacation
There are only a few months before we are back to the doldrums and stress of studying, homework, midterms, and all the other boring necessities of college life. So make the most of your summer sunshine with these five fantastic tips: Play tourist and explore your town or city: Whether you’re staying in your hometown […]
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Listen Up: An Intro to Podcasts and Audiobooks
These days, everyone is using podcasts and audiobooks to cultivate specific interests, distract from mindless chores, and get into a productive headspace while their ears are free, if not their eyes.
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Test-taking Strategies to Get You Through Finals
Not everyone is equally suited to excel at standardized testing, but until that staple of our education system changes, it’s best to approach tests in an organized way.
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How to Apply for Federal Aid in College
College is expensive, and looking at the raw price tag for tuition can be discouraging. There are, however, many things that you can do to cut down on the cost and make college affordable.
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3 Ways to Not Be the Worst Roommate
Cohabitating with anyone has its challenges, but throwing together a group of 18-22-year-olds living on their own for the first time often results in a unique sort of turmoil. Here are some tips to make sure your side of the street (read: bedroom) is clean. Literally.
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Landlord Red Flags; What to Look Out For Before You Sign a Lease
Navigating the rental process as a beginner can be intimidating. Contracting with an unscrupulous landlord can be financially dangerous, and it is always prudent to do some research before committing to a lease. Here are some tips for avoiding shady landlords:
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The SAD Struggle is Real
Just because SAD is a type of depression that comes in a seasonal pattern, and the recommended treatments seem relatively simple, it doesn’t mean that it should be dismissed or ignored.
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Finals Never Get Easier, Here’s How to Get Better at Them
Exams, essays, group presentations, big projects—whatever your finals consist of, they’re the culmination of a long semester of hard work and they’re rarely easy. Ultimately, if your teachers have done a good job preparing you and you’ve done enough preparing, you should be able to pass, whatever the assignment may be. This is way easier […]
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Finishing the Semester Strong: A Post-Thanksgiving Pep Talk
Thanksgiving break has just ended. Finals are around the corner. The assignments are piling up. This is the epitome of crunch time. It’s going to be hard, but here are three tips from a hardened college vet on how to finish strong: