by Julianna Moreno, Texas State University , '15 | October 17, 2011
“Julie you need to be really careful when you go to college…like seriously. Don’t take rides from strangers, don’t get drunk at parties, be careful with your money…just make sure you think everything through and be cautious,”were the words that my mother said to...
by Long Dang, Williams College, '14 | October 14, 2011
When I got to Williams College I was bombarded with opportunities. The second I got to Williams I noticed the insane numbers of posters advertising about activities to do and events to attend. All sorts of clubs that I’ve never seen or heard of before were...
by Cynthia Cruz, Illinois Wesleyan University, '14 | October 14, 2011
*BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEEEEP* went my cell phone’s crappy alarm. It was 6:32am on August 13, 2011. I could see it was still early because I did not hear the familiar Chicago traffic outside my window. As I wiped the boogers from my bloodshot eyes, I knew today was the day!...
by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15 | October 14, 2011
When someone mentions the word “College”, most people are typically reminded of two different scenarios. One involves a library, full of studious students eager to be at the top of their class. The second scenario involves a frat house, engulfed with rowdy students...
by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15 | October 14, 2011
Studies show that the average college freshman needs 8 ½ to 9 ¼ hours of sleep each night to function at their best. While 9 hours is what a college freshman’s body needs, it is unlikely this is achieved. In high school, I thought I already had established a great...
