Finding an organization and joining one can be intimidating if you don’t know what to look for. Many students join organizations and clubs to meet new people, connect with others who share the same interests as them and maybe even for academic and career purposes. You can find more information about organizations...
As Kelechi Iroegbu, 20, drove down the streets of the Third Ward, he was met with a familiar scene to the Houston area: people experiencing homelessness asking for money. Iroegbu knew he didn’t have the cash to help them, but it made him wonder what else he could do to help the many people he saw in need. “I...
While it is important to focus on your campus involvement, it’s equally important to find ways to be involved outside of campus and in our communities. In this time of the coronavirus pandemic, we should all help each other to get through our struggles. Here are some of the activities I participated during my time in...
Moving to a new city can always be intimidating, especially when it’s on your own. As someone that has moved many, many, many times (seven to be exact), I have some experience making new friends. Here’s what has helped me in the past, and what I can only hope helps you in Houston! Find ways to explore your...
Is it just me or do holidays hit different when you’re younger? For the past few years, I’ve been noticing the lack of spirit I’ve had for the holidays, and that’s without the pandemic. If you find yourself struggling to find the Christmas spirit this year, and you’re looking for ways to brighten the mood, then...
Envision yourself coasting inside of a Tommy Hilfiger store, trying to find the perfect pair of jeans as a Christmas present for your best friend. However, you soon come to realize that the trousers you favored are the same exact cost as your own phone bill. Pulling a Jessie J, you forget about the price tag and...
Have you ever been taking a test, working a job, studying in school and you just feel like a fraud? Not as in you feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities or that you lack certain skills or qualifications — but that you don’t even belong at your school or job in the first place? If this feeling is an all too...
If you’re studying for final exams and you’re nervous about your overall understanding of a subject, there are many resources online that you can use to help. Here are a few websites and apps where you can test yourself and study up for a variety of subjects: YouTube On YouTube, OG educational channels such as...
An excellent resume isn’t just a list of your strongest skills and accomplishments. A solid resume has the power to get you that great first impression, an interview invitation, and it can open doors to future opportunities. Here is some advice to get a resume that stands out during your college career: Gain...
As a repercussion of the world flipping upside down in March, college internships are limited. Many students are struggling to gain job experience. Luckily, there are plenty of things students can still do to dazzle employers and make the best of these circumstances. Join a student organization related to your...
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