Getting to know your teachers is vital to having a solid classroom experience. Making a positive impression on a teacher comes in handy not only for letters of recommendation,...
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What to Do If You’re Denied, Deferred, or Waitlisted
When it comes down to it, no admissions decision is really final, but your investment of time and energy may vary widely depending on which letter you receive. Check out some...
College Spotlight: Caleb @ University of Texas
Meet Caleb, a senior at University of Texas at Austin majoring in Marketing. He previously attended Troy High School in Troy, Texas. What factors were most important when...
Healthy Coffee Alternatives
So you’re trying to cut the vicious caffeine addiction, huh? Or maybe you just don’t like coffee at all... Either way, with these five alternatives to the Java drug, you’ll be...
7 Ways to Become a Skillful Scheduler
In a world with never ending Instagram feeds and Netflix documentaries, it’s no wonder creating an agenda can be so challenging. Forming a schedule will allow you to make the...
College Rankings: What They Really Mean
From US News to the Princeton Review, there are hundreds of different college rankings based on hundreds of different factors. They all seek to answer the age-old question: is...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
“I don’t deserve to be here,” “I feel like a fake,” and “I must not fail.” Do any of these phrases sound like you? If so, you might have imposter syndrome. This is a common...
Most Embarrassing Moments on Campus
You’ve done it again. You’ve managed to embarrass yourself in a lecture hall full of people. This is the end; there’s no coming back from this moment. Newsflash: these thoughts...
10 Ways to be Froomies (Friendly Roomies)
For most people, college is the first time you’ll have to share a living space with someone that isn’t family. Learning to live with others, to communicate, and share spaces is...
Achieving Balance as a Student Athlete
Many college students decide to participate in sports, whether at the varsity, club, or intramural level. It can be a great way to meet people and have a tightly-knit group of...
7 Facts About the History of College
The nature of college education has changed A LOT over the course of history. So without further ado, here are 7 things you probably didn’t know about the history of college! ...
Becoming a Dog Owner in College
Can you feel that? It’s the sensation of newfound freedom you’ve acquired since your first day in college. Even though you’re enjoying your independence, things are starting to...