Back-to-School Resources
Why I Stopped Pulling All-Nighters: The Dangerous Side Effects of “Grind Culture”
A Transfer Student’s Guide to Making Friends
Don’t Put Your Life on Hold: How I Learned to Balance School, Work, and Fun
You Deserve to Be There: My Top 5 Tips for Women Majoring in STEM
College Prep
College Packing List: 51 Things You Absolutely Must Bring to Campus
Updated July 22, 2022
A Complete First-Year College Checklist
Updated August 8, 2022
6 Ways to Prepare for the First Day of Class in College
Updated June 27, 2023
College Move-In Day: 8 Tips to Help You Prepare
by Kim-Ling Sun
Updated July 22, 2022
What to Bring to College: 10 Critical Papers and Documents
Updated July 22, 2022
School Supplies Must-Haves
Pack your bag with the essentials you need to thrive in school.
33 School Supplies Every College Student Needs
Getting ready to head to college? Check out these must-have college school supplies to make your higher ed experience go as smoothly as possible.
Updated May 5, 2023
Student Life
10 Ways to Get Involved on Campus
Want to get involved in college but don’t know where to start? Discover 10 ways to participate in student life on campus.
Updated July 22, 2022
The Top 5 Benefits of Living on Campus
There are many academic and social advantages to living on a college campus. Explore how living on campus can enhance your college experience.
Updated May 5, 2023
4 Things to Know About Rushing in College
What is rushing in college? Learn about sorority recruitment, rushing a fraternity, and making the most of joining Greek life.
by Steve Bailey
Updated July 22, 2022
When Does 2022-23 College Football Start?
When does college football start? How do you get tickets? Find the answers to all your football 2022-23 season questions here.
by James Mielke
Updated July 22, 2022
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