Picture this scenario: It’s 11:45 p.m. on a Sunday night. Someone’s daunting 1,000-word writing assignment is due in exactly 15 minutes. The only slight problem: They have a blank document staring right back at them with exactly 0 words on the screen. What’s the solution? They turn to their new late-night study...
Photo by Cindy Rivas Alfaro Let’s face the reality. College life isn’t all about clubbing with friends and going to parties, at least not for everyone. Some students are homebodies. Homebodies thrive in the quiet, value their personal space and enjoy their alone time. They tend to experience the joy of...
Photo by Gauraangi Gupta College students are well known for crafting some of the most creative excuses to explain missed assignments. Today, they have mastered crafting their own rendition of the classic, “The dog ate my homework.” In the midst of juggling classwork, part-time jobs, internships and the...
Photo by Gauraangi Gupta What if lasting change didn’t require massive shifts, only micro-habits? College life often feels like an endless loop of chaos. Perhaps that’s why so many college students aim for the big overhaul of their lives at 5 a.m., aiming for dramatic transformations only to burn out in a week...
It’s the year of the great lock-in, and there’s no better way of making all your goals come true than with the magic of a vision board. Even though it’s already the middle of the semester and the first round of exams are underway, there’s still time to make sure your grades and goals are aligned. A vision board...
Photo provided by Coog Radio. College Radio Day is an annual celebration, aiming to raise awareness of college radio stations across the country. It goes a step further to highlight their importance and impact. This annual celebration is also significant because it encourages those who don’t normally listen...
Photos by Gillian Wisniewski This semester’s vibe is a mix of slow indie melodies, disco beats and so much more. Some of the student body’s top songs of the semester showcase joy and confidence, while others are pessimistic and unforgiving. These are just a few of them. Listen to the semester playlist to...
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...
Being a first-generation college student often encompasses a lack of support, feelings of being out of place and an overwhelming sense of self-doubt. Many University of Houston students fall into the first-gen category and find themselves navigating these emotions. These students share similar hopes of overcoming...
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...
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