Your new dorm might not feel like or smell like home, but there are definitely some ways you can make it your own. Despite the stigma around home décor and DIY only being for girls (which it’s not), creating and decorating your new living space is one of the most effective ways of making your new “house” a home. Go...
Most students at the University of Houston don’t live on campus. In fact, around 85 percent commute every day to get to campus. I am in that 85 percent and I have been commuting for the last three years. Although I don’t mind commuting, it does have its pros and cons. One of the good things is that I don’t have to...
There’s no denying that minimalism is a buzzword these days. The word itself evokes a design philosophy that is sparse, white and cleanly. In that same breath, minimalist spaces can also feel clinical, sterile and empty. Minimalist design is modern, geometric and simple. To be honest, even though I call myself a...
Whether it’s an apartment or dorm, there are plenty of options for students to live on campus. Doesn’t matter your classification, cultural background or personal interests, there is somewhere to live for everyone. Here are the 10 on-campus living options. DORMS Cougar Village 1 &...
You are closer to everything Living on campus means you are closer to all classes and university facilities. You don’t have to wake up at 7 a.m. for a 10 a.m. class and drive from home to college amidst all the road traffic. You can get a good sleep, wake up late and still won’t be late for classes — isn’t it awesome?...
If there is something that everyone should do at least once in awhile, it is taking yourself out on a “solo date.” I know some, or maybe even most people, long for the pleasure of having company, since having someone or a few friends to hang out with is always fun and comfortable. As college students, we are usually...
I hope you all have been saving up money, because convention season is approaching in Houston. An easy way to check what events will be happening around town is either through Eventbrite, or George R. Brown Convention Center. Both websites provide information on dates, times and location for multiple events happening...
If you are about to graduate this year and already have the aftermath planned out, congrats! However, if you still have a feeling of uncertainty about what to do after graduation, you shouldn’t worry. There are a lot of options near and far from home for you to choose from, or not. Either way, here are a few...
With New Orleans hailed as the Mardi Gras haven and being less than six hours down the road from Houston, is it worth it to “settle” for the Mardi Gras Galveston festival just one hour outside of town? If affordable and convenient is your approach to celebrating next season, as is the case with many students across...
Whether you’re deeply, irrevocably, unabashedly in love, or completely convinced that Valentine’s Day is a scam created by greeting card companies, you’ll find something on this list to cater to your Valentine’s Day movie-watching needs. A Walk to Remember (2002) Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel, A Walk to...
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