As you prepare to embark on a new chapter of your educational journey, there’s one crucial task that cannot be overlooked: packing for college. The excitement of starting fresh in a new environment can often overshadow the practicalities of what to bring. That’s why we’ve put together the ultimate college packing essentials checklist for 2024 to make sure you have everything you need to make your college life comfortable and enjoyable.
This is it. After years of studying, attending pep rallies, and waiting for the last bell to ring, you’re going on to your next step in life—college. And before you worry about attending lectures and writing 20-page papers, you need to think about what you’re bringing to your dorm.
You’ll get to organize your school supplies, choose the best pens and notebooks for college, set up your bed, check dorm room decor ideas, decorate your walls, and add personal touches to your living area (if you have one).
When it comes to taking exams, most students experience the anxiety that comes with it. They prepare as much as they can, maintaining focus through finals, hoping to do well and pass. Definitely, there are some things that are under our control, for example, emotions. For emotional control keeping, read our blog about college students and mental health. However, what if something unexpected happens during the exam? What if someone passes away? It’s a morbid thought, but it’s important to be aware of what procedures are in place in case of such a tragic event. In this blog post, we will explore a scenario that is often discussed but rarely understood: what happens if a student dies during an exam? Stay tuned to find out.
With an average of over 50% of the male undergraduate population being in a fraternity, it’s no secret that Greek life is popular. In fact, if you’re considering Greek life in college, you’ve probably seen all the stereotypes about sororities and fraternities from movies, TV shows, and social media.
While Greek life does have its fair share of matching outfits and parties, there are both benefits and struggles that you don’t usually think about.
While sororities and fraternities have their fair share of bonding activities that require dress codes and outdoor games, their events are also intentional and organized—starting with a rush. In college, rushing is the process through which you learn about and get matched with a sorority or fraternity.
The rush process will look different from school to school. In fact, not all colleges even have Greek life. The ones that do are typically located in southern states, where around 56% of the population participates in Greek life. For those who do have frats and sororities, the rush is a crucial initiation process.
So, let’s find out what does rushing mean in college?
It’s not very often that you hear someone say, “Wow, I really wish I had stepped back from college to focus on my health.” In fact, you probably will never hear it—from previous generations. But college students nowadays? Prepare to start hearing just that.
College is a unique time of change, excitement, and astronomical levels of stress. In a country hyperfocused on individual achievement, high school and college years are leaving students stressed, anxious, and depressed.
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