Today I started my third week of college at Minnesota State Moorhead. I have survived welcome week, finding my classes on the first day, and being an awkward loner in the dining hall. Even though I have yet to be here for a month, I have already experienced many thoughts and problems that only a new college student can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less

freshman

Student Life

8 Easy Ways to Get Involved in College

It's easier than you think.

Kansas State University

12805

Students walking on a sunny college campus with trees and buildings.

"Make sure to get involved when you're in college!"

We've all heard some variation of this phrase, whether it came from parents, other family members, friends, RAs, or college-related articles. And, like many clichés, it's true for the most part. Getting involved during your college years can help you make friends, build your resume, and feel connected to your campus. However, these commitments can get stressful if you're dealing with personal issues, need to work, or aren't sure how to balance classes and everything else going on during the semester.

Keep Reading...Show less

college

Relationships

9 Reasons Why Friends Are Essential In College

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

Widener University

7075

Bridgaline Liberati

In college, one of the essential things to have is friends. Yes, textbooks, a laptop, and other school supplies are important but friends are essential. Friends are that support system everybody needs. The more friends you have the better the support system you have. But you also have someone to share experiences with. And don’t settle for just one or two friends because 8 out of 10 times they are busy and you are studying all alone. Or they have other friend groups that do not include you. Don’t settle for just one or two friends; make as many friends as you can. After the first couple of weeks of college, most friend groups are set and you may be without friends.

Keep Reading...Show less

friends

Lifestyle

The Power of Dressing Up

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

College of Staten Island

5214

Sister | Brother Style - Word Press

For a moment your world is spinning. The phone alarm has just scared you awake and you’re flooded by daunting thoughts of the day ahead. You have three assignments due and little time to work on them because of your job. You’re running late because you’ve hit snooze one to many times after yesterday’s long hours. You dizzily reach for a hoodie, craving its comfort, and rush for a speedy exit, praying you will have time to pick up coffee. Does this sound familiar?

Keep Reading...Show less

dress up

Entertainment

11 Signs You Live At The Library As Told by 'Parks And Recreation'

A few signs that you may live in the library whether you'd like to admit it or not.

College of Charleston

4568

Photo by Mariia Zakatiura on Unsplash

Finals week is upon us. It is a magical time of year during which college students everywhere flock to the library in attempt to learn a semester's worth of knowledge in only a week. For some students, it's their first time in the library all semester, maybe ever. Others have slaved away many nights under the fluorescent lights, and are slightly annoyed to find their study space being invaded by amateurs. While these newbies wander aimlessly around the first floor, hopelessly trying to find a table, the OGs of the library are already on the third floor long tables deep into their studies. Here is a few signs that you may live in the library, whether you'd like to admit it or not.

Keep Reading...Show less

library

Recommended for you

50 remixes to vibe to

Straight Chilling. Beware: you may wanna dance

In This Article:

Magnets (SG Lewis Remix) - Disclosure and Lorde

Some Kind of Drug (Earwulf Remix) - G-Eazy

The Less Circles The Better (Mashup) - Post Malone and Tame Impala

Habits (Stay High) - Hippie Sabotage Remix by Tove Lo

Delicate (Seeb Remix) - Taylor Swift

Homemade Dynamite (Ft. Khalid, SZA, & Post Malone) [Remix} - Lorde

Summertime Sadness x Perfect Places (mashup) - Lorde and Lana Del Rey

Nights (Sango Remix) - Frank Ocean

Flaming Hot Cheetos (Masked Man Remix) - Clairo

Treat You Better (Ashworth Remix) - Shawn Mendes

IDGAF (BEUZ Remix) - Dua Lipa

Sleepyhead (Starsmith Remix with Ellie Goulding) - Passion Pit

Kids (Codeko Remix) - MGMT

Lose Control (NALYRO Remix) - Meduza, Becky Hill, and Goodboys

Summertime Sadness (Cedric Gervais Remix) - Lana Del Rey

Comic Love (Seven Lions Remix) - Florence and the Machine

Scared to be Lonely (Jaydon Lewis Remix) - Dua Lipa and Martin Garrix

You Should be Sad (Tiesto Remix) - Halsey

You and Me (Flume Remix) - Disclosure

Higher Love - Kygo and Whitney Houston

Say My Name (Luke Shay Remix) - ODESZA

Moon River + White Ferrari Ending - Frank Ocean

I Fall Apart (Renzyx Remix) - Post Malone

Pompeii (Audien Remix) - Bastille

Day ‘N’ Night (Crookers Remix) - Kid Cudi

Pumped Up Kicks (Bridge and Law Remix) - Foster the People

The Way Life Goes (ft. Oh Wonder) - Lil Uzi Vert

Redbone (70s Remix) - Childish Gambino

New Rules (Alison Wonderland Remix) - Dua Lipa

Ocean Eyes (Astronomyy Remix) - Billie Eilish

Someone You Loved x Falling - Lewis Capaldi and Harry Styles

ILYSB (reigh LoFi Remix) - LANY

Never Be Like You (Disclosure Remix) - Flume

Dark Days (Sofi Tukker Remix) - Local Natives

Lose You To Love Me/Sorry Mashup - Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez

Good Grief (Don Diablo Remix) - Bastille

Born to Die (Absence Remix) - Lana Del Rey

Blame it on the Pop - DJ Earworm

24k Magic (R3HAB Remix) - Bruno Mars

Location (Slowed + Reverb) - Khalid

Somebody That I Used to Know in the 80s (TRONICBOX) - Goyte

Into You (3LAU Remix) - Ariana Grande

Adore You (Slowed + Reverb) - Harry Styles

Tequila (Maverikk Remix) - Dan + Shay

Sail (Unlimited Gravity Remix) - AWOLNATION

Tumblr Girls (Christoph Andersson Remix) - G-Eazy

Lights (Bassnectar Remix) - Ellie Glouding

Earfquake (Mattrixx Remix) - Tyler the Creator

The Weekend (Funk Wav Remix) - SZA and Calvin Harris

Say So (Lofi Remix) - Doja Remix

Subscribe to our Newsletter

The transition into adulthood is never easy

1. "Unlimited Freedom!"

2. "Dorm Life!"

3. "Never mind, where is my apartment?"

4. "Whose idea was this 8 AM?"

5. I'm so looking forward to that nap."

6. "I don't have the brain capacity for this"

7. "Wow, college is great"

It's easier than you think.

1. Look into Housing and Dining.

2. Pay attention to campus postings.

3. Find common interest groups.

4. Join an intramural sports team.

5. Work on a cause that you care about.

6. Join a club related to your major.

7. Get an on-campus job.

8. Volunteer.

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

1. You need people to hang out with.

2. You don’t want to be stuck alone eating lunch or dinner.

3. Weekends suck without anyone to share them with.

4. College will be miserable for you.

5. Finding a roommate for the following year will be impossible.

6. You need someone to talk to about personal stuff or homework that isn’t your mom.

7. Classes will be boring and quiet for you if you don’t know anyone.

Subscribe to our
Newsletter