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NCAA Basketball

March Madness: Who will Reign Supreme?

After Friday’s history-making upset, you know these games can go in a ton of expected ways. With Jairus Lyles dominating the court with 28 points, the no. 16 UMBC Retrievers triumphed over no. 1 Virginia, 74 – 54.

College Planning

Transferring From Your College? Here is How to Select Your Next One

Transferring from your current college to another one is an exciting opportunity. Not only do you expose yourself to a new environment, you get to interact with new people and possibly enjoy transportation, academic or social benefits.

Personal Advice

Top 5 Fun Things to Avoid Getting Bored on Spring Break

Hello wonderful people! As the title suggests, today in this blog post we are going to discuss how can we get rid of boredom on college spring breaks.

Personal Advice

What is the College Freshman Perspective and how Accurate is It?

Depending on your upbringing, you may walk into university either amped up to study or craving the legendary parties. Some come for the sports while others see it as their first chance to really take a shot at love.

NCAA Basketball

Men’s Basketball Season: How to Get Recruited for College Basketball

In schools, boys can get opportunities during the men’s basketball season. If you are interested in basketball, then these tips will help you get ahead of the rest.

Personal Advice

Parents: Here’s How to Balance Parenting With Your Studies

As much as most people would like to finish college before settling down in marriage, things don’t work that way all the time. Sometimes the unplanned happens, and you have to assume the responsibilities of parenthood as you study.

Student Health

Guide to Buying a Study Chair for College Students

Better posture, more productivity. What do I mean by this statement? Let me dive a little deeper and give you some proven facts.

Commentary

Are You a Campus Snowflake? Here are 3 Ways to Tell

Before we go on any further, let’s start by defining what a snowflake is. A snowflake is basically an insulting way of describing a young adult that’s overly sensitive and feels entitled to consideration and special treatment.

Student Health

Stunning Flu Statistics – How to Keep Yourself Safe From the Flu

In under two months, the number of confirmed cases of influenza in New York has reached epidemic proportions. This year alone has set the record, since 2004, with almost 12,000 cases as reported by the New York State Department of Health.

Student Health

How Self Care can Improve Your Grades (Part 2/2)

And remember, self care routines do NOT need to be high maintenance, expensive or time-consuming. In fact, a GOOD self care routine is a SUSTAINABLE one. The most important thing is finding small changes, behaviors and practices that work for YOU.

Student Health

How Self Care can Improve Your Grades (Part 1/2)

College is stressful, anyone who has ever attended a college course or been in a college library around midterms knows this.

College Living

How to Deal With a Difficult College Roommate – 4 Creative Methods

Finally, you’re a real adult. You moved out of the house and are now living in a college dorm. You’re excited to meet that amazing roommate that is destined to be one of your lifelong friends. Then it happens…