Depending on where you’re attending college, living off campus may be a choice, but it could also be a necessity. Some large universities do not have enough on-campus housing to ensure that all students receive a room, so students who aren’t freshmen may be told that they need to find […]
It seems weird to say it now, but I was a Division III athlete for a couple of trimesters during college. I was on the softball team. I wasn’t very good, but I had a good time with the girls for a while. I’ll start from the beginning. As a […]
Why I Joined and Why I Quit: A Softball Story
As Aaron Mayer’s graduation approached, the traditional route straight from high school to college did not appeal to him. Instead, he took a gap year. His school, the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School, helped him find a program: Kivunim, based in Israel, allows young intellectuals to gain an understanding of […]
My College Story: Why I Suggest a Gap Year
Here’s a disclaimer right up front. Since the NCAA is the largest and most well-known athletic association, I’m going to stick to it for the purposes of this blog post. If you’re interested in other athletic associations (NJCAA, NAIA, USCAA, etc.), feel free to read this list and explore more […]
Myths of the Collegiate Athlete
Up until the 1960s, all dorm buildings were single-sex, meaning that women lived in one dorm and men lived in another. Often, these buildings were located on opposite ends of campuses. Visiting hours between the sexes, if allowed at all, were restricted: Students were required to keep their doors open […]
Co-Ed and Gender-Neutral Housing from the 1960s to Present
Procrastination is poison to college students, many of whom put things off until only one thing is piled higher than work: stress. Don’t avoid the library throughout semester; it won’t bite. There’s nothing worse than failing an assignment that you could have aced just because you didn’t leave yourself with […]
Time Management Tips for College Students: A Cheat Sheet
Say you eat three times a day, and you’re moving to a college where you’ll spend about seven months a year. Where are you going to eat those 630 meals? Domino’s, probably, until you overdo it on the MeatZZa Feast. That’s when you’ll be glad that there’s a dining hall […]
College Dining: What I Wish I’d Known about Food on Campus
For college students, responsibilities are constantly adding up. You have to go to class, meetings, work, and then find time to see friends. Oh, and don’t forget your laundry and that assignment due on Friday... The semester rolls on like a snowball, picking up new tasks and challenges. Everyone feels […]
Understanding and Coping with Anxiety in College
Denise Croote, a senior at Brown University, is one of 10 winners of the Chegg Foundation’s #GiveBackAndGo contest joining Me to We on a volunteer trip to Ecuador. These students have been awarded service-learning internships through which they will become involved in the culture and community. Denise’s school, Brown University, […]
My College Story: Winning the Chegg Contest to Volunteer in Ecuador
On the first night of freshman year, I was exhausted but couldn’t sleep. I had driven some seven hours that day, making it to campus just in time to de-bunk beds in my new room and play two-truths-and-a-lie with the kids on my hall. My new roommate and I shuffled […]
When Enough Is Enough: Switching Roommates in College
The only way that you will qualify for work-study in your financial aid package is to fill out your FAFSA each year. Work-study is given to students based on their financial need, and campus jobs go to work-study students before they are opened up to the general student population. Work-study […]
Using Your Work-Study Award Wisely
It’s the end of the school year, and students everywhere are feeling the pressure to pass exams. For high school juniors and seniors, AP and IB exams carry enough weight to tip the scales between failure and success. These exams are about three hours long and are the determining factor […]