As a student who has to endure hours of studying, putting together presentations and completing assignments, it’s easy to forget other students are struggling too. Students need to realize that helping each other will also benefit them in the long run. There comes a strong sense of self-worth from extending a helping hand. It’s easy […]

The final stretch of the semester means that students are tired of school, homework, quizzes, tests and the overload of homework that arrives once spring break is over. While students don’t have control of how instructors manage the workload that’s doled out to them, they do have control over one thing: themselves. Students need to […]

Money is a commodity that no one can live without, as much as they would like to. Thinking about how there is little to no money in an account can be daunting and scary, even more so for college students. I know that if I am not careful with my money, eventually it will run […]

Students know that coming to a university or college can involve dorm life where roommates are inevitable unless they’re lucky enough to be in a dorm where roommates aren’t part of the norm. What students seem to forget is that living in a dorm means living in a shared space and each individual has their own […]

Mental health is a sensitive subject that should be handled with care. Oftentimes, people feel uncomfortable talking about it because they don’t like to hear that someone is feeling depressed or anxious. Telling someone they don’t want to hear that kind of talk or to just be happy, as if it’s that simple, will inevitably […]

Although I get stressed at times in college, I choose not to go out because it will affect my grades and my mood. And I’m grateful that I don’t drink alcohol or do drugs because I’ve seen the negative effects it has on social media. There are times when I often feel resentful to be […]

As I sit in a classroom full of students, all I can hear is the tapping of laptop keys, not the clicking of pens or the rustling of pages being turned. What’s truly sad is that technology, including laptops and cell phones, take dominance over printed or hard copied books in the classroom. Often students […]

College is a hive that’s filled with stress. Every day, there’s something new for students to worry about or overthink. There are multiple ways to reduce or manage stress that students should be aware of, such as regulating their sleep patterns, eating healthy and exercising. “When the cat’s away, the mice will play,” is a […]

As the holiday season approaches, it’s important for students to realize all the things they already have and to think about what they’re grateful for. Often during the winter season the mindset gears toward wanting. Whether it’s wanting the latest gadgets, clothes, makeup, etc., many people seem to have their wants on their minds. The […]

College is a hive filled with stress — whether it’s work, test or paper-related. Often this stress can be overwhelming to deal with. Unfortunately, most colleges have decided that students need to have a legitimate reason for keeping animals in the dorms – dorms these students are paying to stay in. The main reason animals […]