Category: Freshman
Dealing With Roomate Drama: The High Road vs. The Low Road
I must say, I have had my share of roommate drama. My freshman year I lived in a dorm with 5 other girls, and my junior year (due to some emergency circumstances, aka a bad breakup) I ended up in a house with 8 other roommates (technically 9, if you count the practically-living-there boyfriend of one of the girls). And trust me, when there’s 9 or 10 people living in a house? You better learn how to deal with drama real quick, or there’s no way you’re ever going to make it out alive.
So for your convenience, I have narrowed down roommate drama to five easy-to-recognize categories, and have chosen two options for dealing with the drama: either the high road or the low road.
50 Things I Wish I Knew As A College Freshman
Much of your education will happen outside the classroom -
Grades are great, but they aren’t everything. Get out, meet people, try new things, and don’t be afraid to fail.
5 Classes Every College Student Should Take Before They Graduate
A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook [...]
Alcohol Abuse & Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol abuse is a prevalent issue on many college and university campuses across the country. Just a few years ago a local university’s administration seriously considered withdrawing the liquor license for the new campus pub to curb alcohol abuse and under-aged drinking.
Why the Advice “Be Yourself” is Bullshit
“Just Be Yourself.” These are words that all of us have heard at some point throughout our childhood. The phrase is right up there in the pantheon of standard parental advice, alongside “I’m not angry, just disappointed” and “practice makes perfect.”
“Be Yourself” has become so axiomatic that we cease to question its value. “Just wait till you get to college” they said, “It’s nothing like high school; being different is cool.” And, in some sense, maybe these wise sages were correct; I do feel that college boasts more individuals that seek to stand out among their 19 million peers
Campus Life: How To Keep Yourself Safe
College is a wonderful time to meet new people, socialize, and enjoy your new found sense of freedom. However, with that freedom comes personal responsibility, not just for your education, but for your self as well. Campus security is a major issue at colleges and universities across the country as student populations increase and university budgets decrease. Whether you’re a clueless freshman or a weathered super senior, personal safety should always be a top priority.
