For Students

A chat with tips and tricks from college students and recent grads to help incoming freshmen learn the ways of college life.

Opposites attract. While that saying may go for interests, backgrounds, or occupation when it comes to relationships, but not many people consider finances to be one of the facets in determining a “partner.” A striking new epidemic is plaguing college campuses across the United States. The Huffington Post refers to college students as “The Lost Generation,” and it seems people our age have indeed become lost.

Living in a dorm room is like having your very own 10x10 home. And just like any home, you will have to fill your dorm room with things that you and your roommate will need on a daily basis. The question is, who is bringing what?

For some of you, making the transition to dorm life is going to be a hassle. There’s no way around that. But this pressure is even more intense if you’re on a co-ed dorm hall.

Should colleges education students on the pitfalls, and successful repayment, of student loans? Is it their responsibility, or should that be left up to parents and students? You decide. 

Networking is important; we all know this, but when should you start? Immediately, many would say, and it seems the newest social media darling - LinkedIn - would agree. 

Although I don’t typically like to show off my teenage addictions (I can pretty much quote every episode of Dawson’s Creek, and I have the annoyed friends to prove it), this quote was just too perfect not to impart to all you UChic-ers out there. With fall just around the corner, most high school seniors (and even juniors) are stressing out about those three little letters: SAT. So here are some tips to make sure you get that perfect score you (or your dream school) are looking for.

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