Attending college is exciting, but it comes with many challenges. If you are a student, you are probably fighting several battles at once, trying to keep up with the workload, meeting deadlines, and managing your budget. Add the pandemic to the equation. In the midst of it all, you’re also trying hard to network and socialize. It may not sound like much, but all these extra challenges can impact your mental health. And they do—numerous studies prove that there are plenty of reasons to be more worried about the mental health of college students than ever before.
It pays off to do the right thing! Besides the chance to do something nice for others, volunteering in college has many benefits for your future career, wellbeing, and networking. So before you think your semester is too busy with school and work, consider these reasons to get out and serve… Here we nail down all they why’s and how’s of volunteering in college, providing practical advice on how to find a volunteering opportunity that suits you the best.

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Starting college is exciting; starting living independently is a new adventure. Yet, sharing a dorm room with another student may be both fun and challenging. While most dorm rooms suffer from lack of space so that everything is shared—it’s inevitable unless you are lucky enough to get a single dorm room—in this article, we’re going to focus on the fun part, the one about redesigning it.
Looking for ways to recharge on a weekend or during a college break? Consider an outdoor adventure! BookScouter contributor Seth Craig shares his experience and insight on the benefits of outdoor adventure trips for college students!