Category Archives: College

Thoughts on “Going Commando”

There are many times in a person’s life where they are faced with difficult decisions. They’re forced to make certain choices that are not the norm. Sometimes, making those kinds of choices that a person is not used to can lead to a discovery that may change the way they live life for the better. […]

How to Build the Perfect College Schedule

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 […]

What’s the Deal with Dry Campus Policies?

Earlier this month, an email was sent to Stanford University students from the university president saying the campus alcohol policy may change— for the stricter. Students were outraged. Prohibition might be in town. Dust off your hip flasks, garden hoses, and hot water bottles because it looks like fraternities could become 21st Century speakeasies. Oh, […]

The Ultimate Guide to Surviving St. Patrick’s Day in College

St. Patrick’s Day has arrived, and once again, we have a great excuse for a college kid’s favorite activity – day drinking. A good bout of day drinking often turns into night drinking… or just regular drinking? Whatever, you’re catching on. The point is, you have to make it from the AM shenanigans to PM […]

10 Books Every College Student Should Read

I know what you’re thinking: Ok here’s another list extolling the virtues of the same old books you just have to read or you will apparently fail miserably as a human being (insert eye roll here): The Great Gatsby, 1984, A Clockwork Orange, To Kill a Mockingbird…. And there are about 1,853 other lists out […]

App Love: Hookups to Relationships

Dating apps have become the single person’s savior. There are so many of them that continue to pop up it is almost impossible nowadays to not meet any new people. They’ve revolutionized the dating game and have made finding new partners that much more convenient and easy. From Tinder to Grindr everybody is bound to […]