I’m graduating college… now what? Say yes to higher education: Why not go back to graduate school? It’s said that on average, those who receive their Master’s degree earn up to 30% more than those who don’t. I know the idea of going back to school when you’ve just finished a tumultuous four years of your [...]
Gap years: an enriching way to open your mind, or a hedonistic way to waste your time and money? Their divided reputation makes deciding whether to take one a difficult decision. The truth is that a gap year can be either of these stereotypes. Which one it ends up being depends on you. There are [...]
Go ahead, let it out… For some reason I find something very soothing about venting. There seems to be no easier way for me to release all of my stress and tension then to complain about it to my friends. Sometimes a hearty rant can solve all of my problems. But are there guidelines to [...]
It's 11 a.m. on Saturday morning and you don't have anything to do. You've read three novels this week, watched all your favorite TV shows, and exhausted your go-to websites. You’ve already exercised. Your room is spotless. What you want is someone to hang out with, but there's no one. Your alone time has crossed [...]
There’s a common saying that I have heard a lot through my years at college: “It’s not what you know but who you know.” While it’s important to learn about your field, it is also very important to get connected with people in your field and people outside of your field. Creating a LinkedIn account [...]
After a long recruitment weekend, I began thinking about my life before Greek Life. Everyone sees Greek Life as a group of girls and guys who party and have crazy themes. Or they see it as it is viewed in movies such as Legally Blonde, Sorority Row or The House Bunny. As Green Day says, [...]
Transitioning from high school to college may be a dramatic change for those who are leaving home. The combination of a new school, different people, and the new-found freedom can be a bit overwhelming at times. Here are a few tips to help you survive freshman year: 1. The friends you make freshman year [...]
"No" The word "no" is probably one of the most dreaded words that a person can ever hear. Just that one word is enough to make your heart sink . It's enough to shatter your dreams to pieces. It's enough to ruin all your plans. You might hear "no" in a lot of situations in [...]
As a young woman in today’s society, I have faced the harsh truth that my social media use may be a little too social, if you get what I mean. I know I am not alone and, in fact, I know that almost everyone I know is guilty of this as well. But with the [...]
