Graphic by: Cali Adams With the start of the Fall semester, students begin the quest for internships. Looking for a new internship can be daunting, but it is an essential part to build a resume during your undergraduate career. Networking by making connections within your field, polishing your resume and...
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...
All photos by: Hama’el Salman Finding the perfect place to study or do homework plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity and achieving academic success. As Houstonians, we are spoiled for choice since the city is filled with a plethora of coffee shops and workspaces. Curating a personal list of go-to...
Photo by: Anh Le Although I’ve been at the University of Houston for three years, I’ve only gone to one sports game. If you are someone like me who doesn’t frequent places like the Fertitta Center for basketball games, here are some things you need to know to show off your Cougar Spirit and get more familiar with...
Caitlyn Foret is a 20-year-old, first-generation law student at the University of Houston. She is known for her hours spent as an Honors College mentor, SGA Director of Public Relations and Chief Justice. With her undergraduate degree finished, Caitlyn’s life has shifted dramatically since starting her first semester...
As kids, we always think about who we are going to be when we grow up. However, I don’t think we’ve ever stopped to think about who we are while we are in the middle of becoming grown-ups. School takes up a majority of our beginning years; so it is time to find out what kind of student are you and what does it...
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...
Depending on your major, your career goals and finances, pursing a graduate degree may or may not be in the stars for you.
As students, almost everything we do comes with expectations. We’re expected to join student organizations, get internships and jobs, all while still getting good grades and graduating on time. These high expectations can make us so stressed that we may want to scream or cry. Sometimes even both. To decompress, we...
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