Well everyone, I am very happy to announce that the best month of the year has rolled in. Yes, with the arrival of October. Halloween…
The Benefits of Joining Student Organizations
I truly believe that joining a registered student organization (RSO) was one of the smartest, most beneficial decisions I made in college. Upon transferring to…
Obamacare: What You Need to Know
Obamacare. We’ve all heard this term thrown around on the news and in our Political Science classes. But if you’re anything like me, I’m sure…
Keep Your Cool in School
For many of us, the first day of fall semester classes has arrived. That means moving in, buying textbooks and mentally preparing yourself for the…
The One College Assignment That Actually Matters
I sometimes find myself wondering how my college assignments could possibly relate to my future career. It seems like I memorize all these theories and…
Take Notes on Taking Notes
We’ve all heard Dorothy’s famous quote from The Wizard of Oz “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore” used in various contexts.…
College Courses for the Real World
University of Delaware: Changing the World and Public Policy Everyone wants to change the world in one way or another. But it seems that as…
From Dorm Life to Your First Apartment
Moving into my first apartment was such an exciting experience. I’ve lived on my own in the dorms for the past two years, but am…
“The Mindset List” for the Class of 2017
There is no denying that our lifestyles differ greatly from those of our middle-aged professors, many of whom survive daily without the use of a…
5 Ways to #BeatTheBoredom
We all know the same daily routine can become very boring. Once school starts, it’s easy to fall into a “class, study, sleep, repeat” routine.…
Putting Together a Freshman Year Plan
College life brings with it a limited budget and almost limitless free time. There are plenty of hours to fill, but not a lot of…
Pass on Lassie: An Argument Against Having Pets in College
If you’re considering bringing a pet to college, you might want to try a goldfish––anything bigger or furrier might turn out to be more trouble…
Fighting the Freshman Flu
There are several universally accepted facts that apply to colleges all around the world. One that I recently experienced is the unfortunate truth that college…
Sacrificing Your Summer for School
As the spring semester comes to a close, many college students are focused on that great summer break until late August or September. For some…
Learning a Foreign Language: An Emotional Rollercoaster
My entire life, I always thought that it would be really cool to be able to speak other languages, but I never really wanted to…