College Life

Ah, finals week: that time of the semester when occupancy at the library  – or any remotely quiet place – peaks. It’s also the time when you need to re-learn all the stuff you forgot [...]

It turns out your phone isn’t just a toy to help you waste time in class. It can actually be a useful tool to make your life easier at college. Jokes aside, smartphones were created to be [...]

It’s no secret — college costs a serious chunk of change. But tuition isn’t the only cost students (and their families) need to worry about. Despite years of high school training for [...]

We love that Teacher Appreciation Day has been expanded to a whole week. We *especially* love that folks on Twitter have expanded it to include all educators — even college instructors and [...]

The #Undocugrad hashtag spread like wildfire across Twitter this weekend, with undocumented students sharing their graduation triumphs with the world. More than just the typical “I did it” [...]

Do you ever get in a mood where no matter what you do, you just can’t motivate yourself to get your schoolwork done? No matter how many cups of coffee, snack breaks, meditation podcasts, or [...]

Wondering what college will really be like? Whether you’re a high school student dreaming about your future college career or a current college kid looking for advice, there are several great [...]

Eating cheap and eating healthy can be a challenge for college students, particularly those who are living away from home for the first time. School dining plans represent a relatively good [...]

Y’all already know Queen Bey is generous. Last year, in honor of LEMONADE’s one year anniversary, Beyoncé announced the establishment of the Formation Scholars awards for “young women who are [...]

With Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money” as their soundtrack, Howard students, led by the group HU Resist, staged a successful nine-day sit in outside the financial aid offices. Howard [...]