Everyone knows what homesickness feels like. You’re mopey; you miss your friends; you’d be happy to see anyone from your hometown or neighborhood (even that obnoxious kid who lives down the road) just for the familiarity; you really want to see your mom. It’s not a particularly good feeling, but […]
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Affording college has been and always will be one of the biggest concerns for students. Budgeting in college encompasses much more than just finding financial aid; it includes daily expenses, like wing night and on-campus concerts. Students want and deserve the ability to spend their money on things that help […]
30 Ways to Save Money and Still Have Fun at College
Spending three hours taking a test on a Saturday is like getting salmonella from your favorite restaurant on your birthday–—no fun. So, why do colleges ask us to take the SAT? The test aims to check your knowledge of reading, writing, language, and math, and your score can help determine […]
Eight Study Tips to Help You Master the SAT
Here we are: one month into the semester. The work is starting to pile up, and professors are giving mention to looming midterms. It’s not too late to take charge of your study habits, and note-taking plays a big role in that. Use one notebook per course. Keep your notes […]
12 Tips to Help You Master the Art of Note-Taking in College
Class, work, sleep, eat, repeat. That’s an average student’s schedule from Monday to Friday, and it’s easy to feel trapped by its tedium. If you rebel against the monotony, you might watch late-night movies, dance until the sun rises, and eat 25-cent chicken wings. But that just makes you more […]
Yoga for Detoxing from the Weekend
Rachel Simon loves words. The proof? She has both a bachelor’s of arts in creative writing from Lesley College and a certificate in publishing from the University of Denver. Plus, she’s currently working toward a dual master’s in library science and children’s literature at Simmons College. After so much time […]
My College Story: The Possibilities of an English Degree
Disclaimer: Student Caffé does not endorse the underage use of alcohol but solely aims to provide information about drinking responsibly. The law dictates that it is illegal to drink or possess alcohol if you are under the age of 21. Choosing to drink underage is breaking the law and at […]
How to Drink Safely at Your First College Party
Drinking and recreational drug use occur at almost every college party; however, students who do not want to partake in these activities can find a community that supports their decision to abstain. In fact, many schools offer substance-free housing to students, giving them a built-in group of friends who would […]
Four Ways to Have Fun at College Substance-Free
As much as we hate to, we have to face reality. Scam artists are out there, and they pity no one, not even broke college students. It’s almost guaranteed that the summer after receiving your diploma, you’ll receive an email that reads: “Hey there, recent grad! You have been approved […]
How to Recognize and Avoid Student Loan Repayment Scams
As someone who writes a lot about college admissions, I have to come clean. Back when I was a senior in high school, I knew none of it. I was wildly unprepared for the college application process. Not only was I behind in most of the things I should have […]
Should You Take Any SAT Subject Tests?
Picking the colleges you want to apply to can feel like ordering lunch from Subway at noon on a beach day. You can ask the sandwich artist to put the perfect amount of sauce and veggies on your sub, but the urge to simply get it done and be on […]
Questions to Ask Yourself to Find Your Dream School
Devin Cherry grew up in Kentucky and attended three different schools over the course of his postsecondary education: the University of Louisville, Murray State University, and University of the Cumberlands. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science in environmental geology from Murray State after transferring from the University of Louisville, and […]