Extracurricular
Harbucks / Shutterstock.com College is a new stage of life, where you have opportunities to experience things you never have before. Although not every opportunity is right for everyone, by considering your interests, goals, and plans for the future, you can get an idea of what experiences might benefit you. […]
Opportunities You Shouldn’t Miss in College
Living off campus in college gives you the chance to start “adult” life a bit early. You get the privilege of cleaning for yourself (woohoo!), you get to figure out transportation to and from campus, and you get to cook for yourself (and your roommates). While cleaning isn’t anyone’s idea […]
The Best Food Blogs for Students Who Want to Cook for Themselves
Marcos Mesa Sam Wordley / Shutterstock.com Students often spread themselves thin, sometimes too thin. In addition to taking on heavy course loads—hey, just one AP course or 300-level is a lot of work!—many students work part-time jobs, play sports, maintain active memberships in clubs, volunteer, and study for standardized tests. […]
Why It’s Okay to Drop an Extracurricular Activity
Nikkolia / Shutterstock.com All jokes aside, members of college secret societies generally do keep mum about their activities, and some may keep mum about their membership status too. That’s why you won’t find much information if you go scouring the web about secret societies. As the name implies, they like […]
Everything You’re Allowed to Know about College Secret Societies
Dejan Dundjerski / Shutterstock.com Education doesn’t always come from a classroom. In fact, a lot of education comes from outside the classroom. You can learn about interpersonal relationships by reading a great novel, about history by visiting a museum, and job skills by actually trying to do a particular job. […]
10 Ways to Make Your Summer Vacation Educational
With tuition costs on the rise, it’s no surprise that many college students call themselves broke. Sure, there are ways to hold down jobs in college—work-study is an option, and an off-campus job is another—but sometimes you’re looking to earn fast cash on the side. That’s when it’s time to […]
Earn Fast Cash in College with a Side Hustle
sebra / Shutterstock.com When you first get to campus, college looks a bit intimidating. There are no hallways filled with familiar friend groups, and the classes are scattered across campus. If you want to get involved and make new friends, it’s all in your hands. One possibility for jumping into student […]
Should You Go Greek? Advice From Real Frat Brothers
Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Extracurricular activities at college are a real résumé booster. Finding the right place to dedicate your time might not be so simple, though. If you have a passion but can’t find a relevant club at your school, you’re probably not alone. Which means it’s time someone creates […]
The Inside Scoop on Starting a Club at Your School
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
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com A humanitarian project is a rewarding way to dedicate your time. You can help build someone a home. You can rebuild an area after a national disaster. You can make a difference. The Peace Corps is one of the most well-known humanitarian projects. It has […]
Humanitarian Projects for Students: The Best Kept Secrets
William Freeman / Shutterstock.com 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 […]
Why I Joined and Why I Quit: A Softball Story
Adam Tinney / Shutterstock.com 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 […]