Why Not Transferring was the Best Decision for Me
I read all the articles, looked all the sites and had done all my homework. I made the decision to …
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Sometimes Failing a Class Means You Actually Hate Your Major
During my senior year of high school I took the SAT three times and applied to eight colleges. I …
The College Marriage Trend: What’s the Deal?
When I was younger and thought of marriage, I would always picture an older couple years after …
You Are Enough
Dear 18-year-old me, How did move-in go? Orientation? Still feeling nervous about making friends? …
Top 10 Student Approved On-Campus Jobs at St. John’s University
St. John’s University campus jobs recruit young and hungry students from their own student body for …
10 Old Halloween Costumes from Your Childhood to Update
Your childhood old Halloween costumes don’t need to stay in the past. Perfecting and …
He is 90210: Getting to Know Tristan Wilds
By Lizzie Horne > Junior > Journalism > University of Maryland “Acting was never my …
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Almost 10 Years Later: What I Learned About Losing a Parent
The motto at my private Quaker high school was “For the Honor of Truth.” We would throw it around in …
10 Movies You Can’t Miss This Summer
Summer offers the perfect time to relax, try yoga for the 14th time and panic because you still need …
Not A Tomboy, But One Of The Boys
Making the decision to attend Temple University was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I have …
The Confessions of a Shy First-Generation College Student
The stress of being an overtly shy student seems at times, laughable. Instead of remembering how to …
The Teacher I Hated Changed my College Journey
As a high schooler, I felt lost in my future. I felt unsure about what I wanted to major in at …
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I’ve Attended Three Different Universities and Here’s What I Learned
As a senior in high school, I committed to a school that I would end up transferring out of after …
A Break-in Guide to the Amazing Breakthrough Sacramento
Located in sunny Sacramento, Breakthrough operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to …
Tricky Transitions
By Alexis Rodriguez > Junior > English > Cornell University It’s rumored that …
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From History Hater to Political Junkie: How Election Night Changed My Life
Oh, Election Day. Or, in 2020, election week? Whatever it is, it’s my favorite time of the year. As …
5 Myths Told About College Debunked
During Fall 2019, I struggled with the transition from the confined walls of high school to the open …
Winter Break as a Solo Snowflake
After getting lost in the black pit known as finals season, nothing beats the reward of coming home …
Suppress The Slut
Coco Chanel once said, “A girl must be two things: classy and fabulousâ€. During the Thanksgiving …
Philosophy Majors Get Degrees, Too
I (like pretty much every prospective college student) got used the question, “What do you want to …
A Major Catastrophe
Everyone has heard the statistic that about 80 percent of college students change majors at least …
A Dramatic Retelling of the One Week All College Students Dread
With only one week until winter break, students across the country cram in information as though …
Culture Shock: Being Christian at a Secular University
I transitioned from a small, Christian high school to a large, secular university. For thirteen …
10 Reasons Education Majors Actually Want to Go Into Teaching
Educators do more than give out grades. They demystify fractions to confused 10-year-olds. Teachers …
