Vending machine dinners, cold Thai takeout, gas station coffee… Oh what a start senior year has been off to. Am I drowning in work or in coffee? I’m too tired to tell. But it’s somehow working. How? A lot of coffee (and a few other things). First, some background on me: I’m a journalism student graduating in December. […]
You might not have rolled out of bed until 20 minutes before your class or you might have oodles of time to spare, but you just don’t want to spend money on ingredients for an elaborate meal. In these or similar cases, you might want to have some recipes for easy snacks you can make […]
For many college students hoping to leave the country at least once before graduation, the initial decision is between a study abroad program and an international volunteer trip. As someone who’s been on both, I’m going to hopefully help clear up some confusion and get you on a plane out of the country sooner. Here […]
Don’t you just love the sense of adventure that comes with pinning destinations on a map to all the places you want to travel? Or even more excitement that comes with booking that trip? And getting on the plane, well that’s just the best thing there is. What if I said you could fly […]
Technology is an ever-changing element in society. Every year we see phones getting thinner and more complex while computers getting smaller and more powerful. We also see technology such as virtual reality games and products like Amazon Echo or Google Home. These technologies are extremely important to our lives as students because they create new […]
Owning any pet is a huge commitment that no one should take on lightly. Many times, people do not consider all of the costs and restrictions that come with owning a pet and I am no exception. I’ve owned dogs my whole life and decided my sophomore year of college to adopt my dog, Kano, […]
Staying in shape in college can be tough. Classes, homework, and unlimited meal plans all make working out a challenge and a chore. However, staying healthy and active can help your brain function and lower stress, and there’s a great number of studies that suggest that students who stay active perform better academically. So, here […]
The perfect schedule is the key to a successful semester. You need to find a good balance of challenging and not as challenging classes. You also need to take classes that you have a genuine interest in, or the desire to learn the material just won’t be there. Before it comes time to schedule, be […]
