Megan Clendenon

About Megan Clendenon

Megan C. is obsessed with Cincinnati-style chili, Louisville basketball, and Scandinavian crime fiction. She has lived in six different states and held 12 different jobs since beginning her undergraduate degree at Carleton College in 2008. The wanderlust abated somewhat in recent years, as Megan settled in Texas from 2013 to 2016 to finish a master’s degree in geosciences, write a thesis on the future horrors that stem from climate change, and get married. During her free time, you will find Megan sitting on the couch, cheering for her Louisville Cardinals, planning future adventures abroad, and snuggling with her dog, Tiger. She currently lives outside of Washington D.C.

Four Ways to Have Fun at College Substance-Free — 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

This entry was posted in Recreation on September 21, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

Should I Take a Leave of Absence from College? — So you’ve started college. Maybe you’re a freshman heading straight into the semester from orientation or a junior who already has an established group of friends and a declared major. Either way, sometimes the unthinkable happens, and you’re left to make a tough decision about whether or not you can […]

Should You Take a Leave of Absence?

This entry was posted in Health and Wellness on September 14, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

Nine Apps for Walking Alone that Will Keep You Safe on and off Campus — Going to college for the first time can be exhilarating and scary. If you are moving to an urban area, you may be surrounded by people, both students and strangers, at all times of the day and night. On a rural campus, you may be the only one out after […]

Nine Apps that Will Keep You Safe on and off Campus

This entry was posted in Housing on September 11, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

Getting Nutrients in College — The human body needs certain nutrients to sustain energy and develop healthily. Getting those nutrients, though, is easier said than done, especially in college when you’re surrounded by deliciously empty calories (donuts, anyone?). Planning just one balanced meal takes time that you don’t have, and depending on the season you […]

Getting Nutrients from Your Meal Plan

This entry was posted in Health and Wellness on September 7, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

How to Fit In after Transferring — Transferring schools can be quite the endeavor. First, there’s the tough decision. You have to decide if you need to leave one school for physical, mental, academic, social, financial, or environmental reasons. Once you figure that out, you have to search for the school that offers you a viable alternative, […]

Transfer Students: How to Thrive on Your New Campus

This entry was posted in Admissions on September 2, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

The Three Things You Need to Know about College Admissions — It’s only August, but the time is ripe for high school seniors to create a list of schools to which they want to apply and begin working on their college applications. For those of you who aren’t seniors, there are still plenty of things on your to-do list. Juniors should […]

Three Things You Need to Know about College Admissions

This entry was posted in Admissions on August 31, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

What Recent Flooding in Louisiana Can Teach You — Louisiana has been in the news a lot recently, and unfortunately, not for anything positive. Parts of the state were hit with over two feet of rain in a four-day period, and at least 13 people have died as a result. A tweet sent out by the National Weather Service […]

What Recent Flooding in Louisiana Can Teach You

This entry was posted in Health and Wellness on August 24, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

To Rush or Not to Rush into Greek Life on Campus — When you’re thinking about college, joining a fraternity or a sorority may be one of the first things to come to mind, after academics and freedom, of course. But not all colleges and universities actually offer Greek life to their students, and some campuses only offer certain chapters. Rice University […]

To Rush or Not to Rush into Greek Life

This entry was posted in Extracurricular on August 23, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

How to Be a Good Roommate — As an incoming freshman, there is nothing more exciting than learning who your roommate(s) will be when you get to college in the fall. There’s the initial scramble to find them on Facebook and start talking about the really important stuff, like who is going to bring the TV and […]

How to Not Be a Terrible Roommate

This entry was posted in Housing on August 15, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

How to Save Money on Textbooks — At the beginning of every semester, college students dread looking up the cost of their textbooks. Classes, like physics and calculus, may require new editions of thick, hardcover textbooks that cost well over $100 new. Other courses may require not one, but several separate workbooks or paperbacks that collectively cost […]

The Six Greatest Ways to Save Money on Textbooks

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on August 14, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

How to Interview Well — You just got THE phone call. Your résumé and cover letter have caught the eyes of the hiring managers and they want you to come in for a job interview. You feel elated; you know that you’re super qualified and you’ve wanted a job like this one for months. The […]

How to Prepare for and Succeed at Your Next Interview

This entry was posted in Career on August 12, 2016 by Megan Clendenon

Best Things to Put On a Résumé — A résumé is a document that showcases your preparation for a prospective job to a hiring manager. It includes your education and work experiences, as well as your talents, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, and publications. Generally, the older and more experienced you are, the longer your résumé will be. For […]

The Three Building Blocks That Make up a Stellar Résumé

This entry was posted in Career on August 6, 2016 by Megan Clendenon