Now that COVID-19 has closed college campuses, experts walk us through how to choose a school online.
Students should know that resources are available. As the novel coronavirus pandemic rages on, colleges are taking steps to mitigate the crisis that may alter students’ lives in other uncomfortable ways, such as upending support systems and forcing students to rethink basic needs. “Campuses are closing and most in a haphazard, confusing way with limited notice. Students are incurring unplanned expenses…
You entered college bright-eyed and ready to take on the world. You declared your major and then found yourself second-guessing it all. The classwork began to pile up, the exams got harder and you suddenly began questioning if this is even the field you want to be in. You feel burned out, but it happens to many. The key, however,…
By Josh Moody Women’s colleges once numbered in the hundreds, but now they’re a rarity in higher education. The Women’s College Coalition website notes that there were more than 200 such schools in the U.S. during the 1960s, a number that has now dwindled to fewer than 50. Despite that shrinking pool, advocates of women’s colleges are all aboard. “What…
If you’re reading this, you’re probably in the stage of life most commonly referred to as “adulting.” Besides having to make your own meals, schedule your own doctor’s appointments, and do your own laundry, there’s something else that you have to face: applying for jobs. Susmita Gautam, a former Peer Career Adviser at George Mason University’s Career Services, and Sean McIntosh, President of Society…
Winter break usually means three things: sleeping in, no schedules, and lots of hot chocolate. After a long semester, who would want to do anything other than relax? Whether your break is 2 weeks or over a month long, it helps to go in with one goal in mind to accomplish! To give you a head start, here are four…
Making connections that will be helpful down the road is one of the most important parts of having an internship. How to actually establish and maintain these connections, though? Kind of a different story. Luckily, experts and collegiettes who have been there, done that, are going to share how to be your office’s most memorable intern! 1. Get friendly, but…
Do you really need to attend an Open Day? Turns out: Yeah! It’s a natural next step for many to head to university after they’ve finished up with their high school studies. But, while it might be a little tough deciding what you want to study, for some, choosing where to study is even more difficult. There are a lot of things that could…
Certain aspects of your college roommate experience will always be out of your control. Aside from odd things and moments you can’t control, it’s absolutely essential to put effort into the areas that you can. Like when you meet your new roommate for the first time! First impressions are so important — some would even argue that first impressions are everything. Read…
These days it seems like every college student has a side hustle or is at least considering starting one. And that makes a lot of sense! A side hustle, basically a second job or project balanced outside of classes, is a great way to make extra cash, especially when you might not have time to work a full job on…
