Every dorm on campus has a stereotype. Whether it’s quiet and boring or loud and obnoxious, no one really knows what the dorm is like unless they live in it. The dorms are truly what you make of it. Here are 4 ways to be social in an “antisocial” dorm. 1. Get out there Everyone Read More…
Day: June 8, 2019
May the light be with you!
The library may be one of the better study space options, but on those winter nights or late night study sessions, sometimes you may just want to stay in your home away from home. On nights like these, my clip-on lamp was the perfect dorm accessory! Having time to wind down after a long day Read More…
A New Kind of Math: Discrete with Beck Hasti
For most students, telling them to take a math class “for fun” would be like telling them to drink vodka “for the taste.” But I’m here to argue some unpopular opinions: vodka is delicious, and Math 240 with Beck Hasti should be your next elective. Here’s my pitch: Do the phrases “trigonometry,” “limit,” “derivative,” “integral,” Read More…
Dealing With Depression and Anxiety As an Adult
Now that you’re on your own, taking care of yourself might be harder. Here are some tips I’ve learned to keep myself going in college. Eat something. Even if it’s an apple, a cheese sandwich, or a handful of peanuts — nourish yourself. Your body can do amazing things when it’s filled! Snacks are inexpensive Read More…
3 credits, 2 hours, 1 day: Why Curric 209 Should Be On Your Transcript
A lot of my friends and classmates want to graduate with a certificate in Digital Studies. I too am hoping to have that extra resume builder added onto my transcript when I graduate next spring. Though it may sound like a certificate that is full of interesting classes packed with usable information, some of the Read More…
How to Make a Home Cooked Meal In Your Dorm Room.
Tired of food from the dining hall? Miss your mom’s home cooking? Well I certainly did during my freshman year when I lived in a dorm. I was tired of having a lot of the same food over and over again and I was getting sick of the food that I was eating. I knew Read More…
3 Tips for Babysitting a Drunk Roommate
Drinking on college campuses remains prevalent in the college experience across the nation. While it is not certain that you will have to deal with a roommate after a long night out, it is very possible. Here are a few tips on how to help you and your roommate make it safely through the night. Read More…