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...
Photo by: Oscar Herrera At the turn of each September and the promise of cooler weather, UH’s ever-beloved Family Weekend has returned once more. A three-day event built to connect both students and their families to the University has many activities to offer. Educational sessions, such as preparing for...
The University of Houston is buzzing with Muslim students. If you’re anything like Mohammed Tazimuddin, you want to join an organization that will help you learn about business through the lens of Islam. Tazimuddin as a senior studying accounting and entrepreneurship, saw the many organizations UH has to offer —...
So, you’re finally on campus at UH…now what? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our official itinerary for things to do in a week if you’re new to Houston. Call it a rite of passage and welcome to the city! Monday It’s Monday – what better way to start the week than getting ahead on your schoolwork at the MD...
With school starting in a few days, students will start looking for their go-to study spots on campus. However, study spots like the library and Cougar Grounds end up overcrowding easily as everyone agrees those are the best spots. With that in mind, here are some hidden places you might want to check out this...
Now that my time as a freshman living on-campus is over, I look back at the past few months and realize I had learned and experienced a lot that I don’t think I would have if I had stayed at home. From my first boyfriend, my first college party, my first break-up, and to the first time a close friend passed, my...
Living in a dorm can be great. Your commute is short, you get a meal plan, and best of all, you get the dorm living experience! But living in a dorm can be… not always the most comfortable thing. The floors are hard and cold, and the lights are harsh. It can be hard to feel at home in your dorm but there are a lot of...
It’s always a hassle tidying up after the holiday season and moving back to the dorms and apartments! Putting away all the things you brought back from the break and making room for all the books and red bulls we’ll be needing this semester will take some work, but we got you covered with some helpful...
Congratulations, you have finally been accepted into a university. Many debate on whether to go to a university out of state or to stay in their hometown. After several weeks of decision making and evaluating your situation, you have yet another choice to make. Will you live on-campus or off-campus? Several...
Living away from home can be difficult. From being in a new environment to being apart from family, adjusting isn’t always an easy feat. One thing we tend to compromise on is the food. Although UH does have a variety of great dining options, the only option we don’t have is a home-cooked meal. Of course, this isn’t...
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