School

Cover Photo by Abdulhusain Bootwala Our beloved university is one of the largest in the entire state of Texas. This means more variety and diversity in all aspects for Coogs.  Home to 16 academic colleges, the University of Houston offers a buffet of majors and minors to choose from—some you probably never...

Cover Graphic by Larsha Flowers Trends around the world are like the sunrise and sunset: while one trend rises, another one seems to fall. In a world where the influence of technology is so significant, it’s almost like we wake up to the surge of a new trend every single day when we unlock our phones. Here...

Cover Image by Robert Bribiesca Fall 2025 marks the start of a new academic year on campus. Just like with every other fresh start, it comes with fresh changes and updates.  The university continues to find ways to enhance the campus experience for all its students, staff and faculty members. This fall, that...

Cover image by Larsha Flowers As the 2025 summer season comes to a close, we at Cooglife couldn’t help but wonder what Coogs were up to over the last few months so we ran a poll. We anticipated responses would include summer classes and travel, and we were not disappointed. Here’s what Coogs did this...

Illustrations by Larsha Flowers Every semester, students and parents pack themselves, along with suitcases and boxes, into cars ahead of college move-in days. This usually bittersweet semester ritual, however, becomes a little more bitter when students realize they have neglected to pack these five basic...

Photo by Alfred Rivera Over the last month, University of Houston students have been all over the place. It’s been interesting keeping up with them as the spring semester also marks the start of a new year. An Unexpected Snow Break During the second week of classes, Coogs made the most of an unexpected...

Photo by Zoe Crooks As students, studying takes up most of our time–or at least it should take up some. Either way, here is a list of some of the most popular student study spots inside the loop. Agora  Agora is a very popular place, with difficult parking. However, people say the atmosphere is great for...

Today I am going to the library with my friend.  I packed my coffee, sleeping bag and books.  I am so tired of studying at my desk.  I am certain I might see the end of the world, before I see the end of this textbook,  They are kind of dangerous.  We are going to study, memorize and cry. I have heard...

One of the biggest hurdles students come across when pursuing graduate degrees is the cost. Funding for the average master’s degree ranges $56,000-$75,000–an expense many cannot afford without financial assistance.  Are you still wanting to add the extra degree under your belt despite this? Here are some tips for...

Navigating the whirlwind of the endless academic demands in college can be daunting. The challenge of juggling school with the many other responsibilities of life- extracurricular activities, jobs, socializing and even health, can sometimes feel overwhelming.  Some days the 24-hour time frame does not seem to be...