The Gig Economy for Students: Freelancing While You Study
The Gig Economy for Students: Freelancing While You Study
I was halfway through a 9 pm problem set when it hit me: I am doing all this work for grades, but zero for money. Then I opened a tab,…
Dealing with Academic Rejection: It’s Not the End of the World
Dealing with Academic Rejection: It’s Not the End of the World
I still remember refreshing my email outside the library, praying for that subject line to say "Congratulations". It did not. It said "We regret to inform you", and suddenly my…
Intellectual Property 101: Who Owns Your University Project?
Intellectual Property 101: Who Owns Your University Project?
I was halfway through a group project slide deck when it hit me: if this turned into a real startup, who would actually own it? Me, my team, or the…
The Importance of 'Third Places': Finding Spots That Aren't Home or School
The Importance of ‘Third Places’: Finding Spots That Aren’t Home or School
I realized around week 5 of the semester that I only existed in three tabs: my bed, the lecture hall, and my phone. That weird restless feeling I kept dragging…
Weekend Escapes: Why Breaking Your Routine Boosts Creativity
Weekend Escapes: Why Breaking Your Routine Boosts Creativity
I was staring at my laptop on a Friday night and suddenly realized I had been opening the same three tabs for hours: notes, email, and a blank Google Doc.…
Fitness for Busy Students: 20-Minute Dorm Workouts
Fitness for Busy Students: 20-Minute Dorm Workouts
I was sitting at my desk, watching yet another "perfect" gym routine video, when I looked at the clock and realized I had exactly 23 minutes before my next class.…
Post-Graduation Trips: Planning the Ultimate Gap Year
Post-Graduation Trips: Planning the Ultimate Gap Year
I was halfway through a boring assignment when it hit me: my calendar ends at graduation... and then just goes blank. No classes, no deadlines, no exams. Just this wild…
Eco-Friendly Living: Reducing Waste in a Shared House
Eco-Friendly Living: Reducing Waste in a Shared House
I caught myself staring at our kitchen bin at 1 a.m. last week, wondering how four students could produce that much trash in 24 hours. It felt less like a…
Incubators vs. Accelerators: Which One Do You Need?
Incubators vs. Accelerators: Which One Do You Need?
I remember sitting in a 9 pm "Entrepreneurship 101" lecture, staring at a slide that said "Incubator vs Accelerator" and thinking: this feels like a trick question. Are they just…
Indoor Plants: Best Options for Low-Light Dorms
Indoor Plants: Best Options for Low-Light Dorms
I was staring at the sad, stretched-out plant on my roommate's windowsill when it hit me: our dorm is basically a cave with Wi-Fi. Why do we keep buying plants…