Learning how to manage your personal finances can be difficult, but there’s no better time than college to start figuring out what you want to do with your money. Most college students have had at least one job during their undergraduate years, but a lot of us never learned how to manage our money efficiently. Many of us have probably created…
By Trina Paul student It can be stressful to go through the college application process and figure out how to finance that education, whether you’re a high school senior student doing the applying or a parent who’s supporting the process. Even the thought of looking for scholarships or understanding how much you can earn from work-study can be daunting. And…
By Marina Pitofsky College application season is around the corner for many high schoolers, and students are preparing to submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays and more. The class of 2022’s applications will look different from those of other graduating classes. These students, along with high schoolers who submitted their college applications last year, have seen disruptions to their academics since March 2020…
With everything going on in the world these days, a lot of people are dealing with feelings of stress, anxiety and uncertainty. Struggling with mental health can often feel debilitating. One of the most important things you can do to help yourself deal with it is to find and develop coping strategies that work for you, and learn how to…
ith ample downtime during the pandemic, many college students pursued side hustles and started their own businesses during quarantine. By EMILY KRIVOGRAD While not every college student opened their own Etsy shop, many finally had the flexibility to turn hobbies into additional sources of income, and in some cases, dream businesses. I spoke with three college students about what it…
By KELSEY MULVEY A new semester at school means a lot of things: new trends, new crushes and new classes. Unless the scheduling gods love you—and we’re jealous, if that’s the case—nobody’s course load is perfect. Usually, there’s that one class you just can’t stand. The monotone professor? The painfully dull readings? The grueling exams? We know–it’s all too familiar. With these unbearable…
By Katherine Crawford As a university student with an anxiety disorder and depression, it can be difficult to keep up with all the responsibilities and not feel overwhelmed. Here are some tricks that help me stay relaxed during a busy, high anxiety-level week. #1 Nap if you’re tired If you have to pull an all-nighter to finish a paper at the…
By Manicia Reneus As a college student, it is important for us to prepare for test, midterms and finals. However, there is one thing that we tend to forget about and that is networking. Networking is connecting with other professional people that can share knowledge to further your career. Networking can be beneficial for anyone, no matter what profession they would…
By Jennifer Brown One of the most important things to know in college is how to make at least a few meals in the microwave. On the days when you just need a break from the dining hall, here are three easy, microwaveable recipes: #1: Pasta This only works with smaller pasta shapes (elbow, orzo, etc.). Pour your desired amount of pasta…
By Armina Moshiri covid With COVID, hearing that fall semester was transitioning to online learning was difficult to process for most college students this summer. The college experience holds a different meaning for every student. Whether it’s an escape from your hometown monotony, a return to a community of people who understand you, or a place to freely explore your passions,…
