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…
You’ve finally landed your dream internship. Maybe it’s paid, maybe it’s at a company you’ve always wanted to work for, or maybe you know that it’s going to help you break into the field you’ve always aspired to be a part of. Whatever the exact circumstances, it’s the internship that you’ve been chasing your entire college career. But there’s just one…
There is a misconception that traveling is expensive, but the truth is it doesn’t have to be the case at all. There are many different ways to explore new places, even with a student budget — whether it’s taking advantage of visiting family or being strategic in travel timing. Here are some tips and tricks to manage your travels as a college student:…
Figuring out your personal finances is honestly, well, intimidating. It’s this lingering worry in the back of your head—you know you have to get your money sorted, but it’s easier to do it “soon” and until then continue to like memes on Instagram about being broke and still treating yourself (been there.) Being smart about financial decisions doesn’t have to…
It’s true that the ability to take on an unpaid internship is not available to everyone, which can create inequality in the workforce when individuals with more experience are more likely to be hired—leaving those that couldn’t afford to get that same experience in the dust. But if you want to stay ahead of the curve without the unpaid internship…
Arriving on campus and having to make new friends can seem like a daunting task, but it is easier to do than you might think. You are surrounded by like-minded individuals who have been organized into various groups already. You just have to decide which organization, club, counsel, or activity suits your interests and lifestyle the best. Remember that you will have…
Women are underrepresented in STEM fields. It’s a well-documented fact that fewer collegiate women seek and earn degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related programs than their male classmates. Why does this gap exist? Some reports suggest that women may feel intimidated by being the minority in science classrooms or face work-life balance hurdles getting an advanced degree while raising…
