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Home » Archives for Katherine McCartin

Katherine McCartin

Katherine is a sophomore studying secondary education and English at Boston College. She is a lover of reading, quoting movies, and never met a cup of coffee she didn’t like.

Wait, They Were Eagles? A Surprising List of BC’s Famous Alumni

It’s hard to imagine famous people before they were famous. Did they have bad haircuts, wear …

Katherine McCartin Jan 9, 2018    84

Yes, Those Coloring Books for Adults are Legit

Ah, health fads: the Paleo diet, heated zit masks that resemble Freddy Krueger, kale and everything …

Katherine McCartin  Updated: Nov 24, 2019   

10 Books to Blow Your Mind According to College Students

Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World Picture this—Your phone broke. Your laptop died. …

Katherine McCartin  Updated: Jul 11, 2016    2

Brunch So Hard: BC Edition

Brunch: quite possibly the best of all the meals, it combines the beauty and sophistication of going …

Katherine McCartin  Updated: Aug 7, 2017   

The 5 People Sitting in Every College English Class

You like to read, can write a decent paper when fueled with enough caffeine and talking about books …

Katherine McCartin Feb 9, 2016    14

CM’s Top 10 Colleges for Health and Wellness

You come into college clueless about your health. But then your habits come into question when …

Katherine McCartin Dec 14, 2015    25

Gobble, Gobble, Gone: Brace Yourself for the Turkey Dump

Ah, Thanksgiving break: a beautiful time for relaxing, eating pumpkin pie, wearing scratchy sweaters …

Katherine McCartin Nov 26, 2015   

Don’t Forget Your Headphones: You Can Get Through Midterms

If you’re anything like me, then you find it hard to concentrate in total silence (as my latest …

Katherine McCartin Nov 20, 2015    2

More Than a Piece of Paper: What You Get Out of College Besides a Degree

College is about a lot of experiences: living without mom, making some cringe-worthy mistakes and of …

Katherine McCartin Nov 6, 2015    7

When School Spirit Defies Logic

The questions began on my brother’s graduation day. After receiving his diploma in the pouring rain …

Katherine McCartin Oct 27, 2015    1

“It’s Just So Far Away:” How to Workout Far Away from a Gym

It’s been a long week of midterms and you’re feeling sluggish after surviving on late night pizza, …

Katherine McCartin Oct 21, 2015    2

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: 10 Pop Culture Halloween Costumes

Wearing a T-shirt with any pop culture reference is an instant conversation starter. A pop culture …

Katherine McCartin Oct 15, 2015    32

An Essential Fall Semester College Wardrobe, Written by a Realist

It’s finally fall: leaves are changing, a chill is in the air and everything is flavored like …

Katherine McCartin Oct 8, 2015   

Before You Send That Resume, Read This

While right now you’re busy enjoying college and trolling Tinder for matches, you won’t always be a …

Katherine McCartin Oct 2, 2015    1

Shut Up and Take My Money: Cheap and Amazing Music Festivals

Pay attention, anyone who has ever drooled over friends’ $300 tickets to Bonnaroo. Music festivals, …

Katherine McCartin Sep 30, 2015    4

When’s a Good Time to Drop the Grief Bomb on New Friends?

The cover of my planner stares at me as I frantically search through my backpack for that one …

Katherine McCartin Sep 21, 2015   

CM’s Guide to the Fashion Merchandising Major

You love clothes. You love the way people wear their personalities so differently and express …

Katherine McCartin  Updated: Aug 30, 2018    21

How to Study the Right Way

You can ignore it, pretend it’s not happening or hide behind a jar of Nutella and a season of House …

Katherine McCartin Aug 14, 2015    5

The Best Boston Haunts for BC Students’ Off-Campus Jaunts

As wonderful as the Heights are for any tried-and-true Eagle, everyone has their days when they just …

Katherine McCartin Aug 5, 2015    1

Making the Move: Dating in College

He looked over from his seat next to me. I felt a little self-conscious, but shrugged it off and …

Katherine McCartin Jul 28, 2015   

The Easy “A” is a Myth

The Easy “A” is more than just a fantastic Emma Stone movie. I believed in its mysterious ways …

Katherine McCartin Jul 24, 2015   

5 Mistakes You’ll Make Freshman Year

The first year of college comes with a whole new set of rules. As a freshman, you’re still figuring …

Katherine McCartin Jul 8, 2015    3

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