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From my own experience, I know how daunting it can be to start the law school application process. Even if you have a friend who’s applying to law school or a lawyer in your family, the steps can be unclear and overwhelming at first. I’m in the middle of applying to law school now, and I would’ve loved to have all...

Graphic by: Len Duenas Even for the most talented writers, it’s a hard process when it comes to writing about themselves.  When you are sending out applications for graduate programs, they will often ask you to write them a personal statement. In the sea of applicants with almost identical transcripts and work...

Photo by: Oscar Herrera If you’re a premed student who is struggling with preparing for medical school applications and need a place to start, you’ve come to the right place! Here are the recommended top five ways to prepare yourself for applying to medical school from students who have taken on this process...

It seems through thick and thin high school plotlines are a sure guarantee for Hollywood. But as most begin their college experience (or currently find themselves in the crux of it) who’s to say the higher education students don’t deserve a little more love? Below, Cooglife has gathered together a list of...

As we reach the halfway point of our fall semester, I wanted to share a couple of songs from my go-to study playlist. These songs can only be described as the necessary food for your brain as you motivate yourself to pull through for the wave of upcoming midterms. I Wanna Be Yours by Arctic Monkeys Arctic...

Let’s say your birthday is coming up and you’re not sure what to do. One option is to take an unconventional route and drive around to get freebies to celebrate your special day. After all, we all love stuff we don’t have to pay for. I missed out on these for my birthday, so I am letting you know now just to start...

The Blaffer Museum is a wonderful place for UH students to dive into the creative world around them. Through the constant updates of the galleries, students can gain introspection, reflection and inspiration. The Blaffer Museum is the perfect opportunity to travel elsewhere without leaving the UH campus.  On Sep....

Graphic by: Len Duenas It took me three years, but I did not cry when my parents drove away after moving me in this semester. Being on my own and living alone is harder than I thought it would be, but it does get easier. For the first time in my life, my parents left me alone in my dorm room in August 2021....

Photo by: Oscar Herrera With a university composed of a large commuter population like UH, it can be hard to pinpoint an experience with different threads. However, my story is just one of many when it comes to having your daily routine be at the University, but, coming back to your childhood home by...

Photo by: Oscar Herrera Family Weekend is upon us! Whether you’re a new or returning Coog, most parents would love an insight into their kid’s everyday life in college. Here are just a few ideas of where to take your parents or guardians if they visit for Family Weekend! Football Game While football isn’t...