The Truth About Being Undeclared

The Truth About Being Undeclared

Being undeclared in college is incredibly misunderstood. Incoming freshmen find it terrifying, those with majors think it’s lazy (if they even know what it is), and family members often see it as a death knell of a successful college career.…

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10 Things to Learn Before Freshman Year of College

10 Things to Learn Before Freshman Year of College

Leaving for college was one of the most terrifying moments of my life. I only knew what to expect from the hazy study/party/sleep montages I’d seen in the movies I’d been binge-watching all summer, but college… It sort of defies…

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My Dream School Rejected Me – Now What?

My Dream School Rejected Me – Now What?

Confession time: As much as I love the University of Illinois, my first choice school was actually Yale. Yes, that Yale. I really thought I’d make it in (despite an acceptance rate that hovers around 7%), and I feel like…

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8 Simple Tricks to Improve Writing

8 Simple Tricks to Improve Writing

No matter where you go or what you do in life, you’re probably going to have to communicate with other people. Which isn’t all bad, because that can be great, but people can also be the worst. Whether it’s on paper or…

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DIY Constellation Wall Art

DIY Constellation Wall Art

The wall above my bed has been looking pretty bare all year. I’ve looked at a lot of DIY headboards and other dorm-decor tips, but nothing has really seemed perfect for me. My constellation-patterned bedset demands a certain minimalist flair,…

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