By Maya DandashiMar 190
Everyone around you is going to have their two cents on what career path you should take, how you should tackle job searching or even techniques on becoming the best student out there to then achieve your wildest dreams. More likely than not, these people are regurgitating information that was once sprawled onto them,...
By Ana GonzalezFeb 220
It may happen that occasionally (or maybe all the time) you have work to do, but for whatever reason you leave it until the last minute. You told yourself “no more procrastination,” that this will be the last time. Yet, here you are again. If you want to break this bad habit and get a little more productive, you should...
By Maya DandashiFeb 200
Your new dorm might not feel like or smell like home, but there are definitely some ways you can make it your own. Despite the stigma around home décor and DIY only being for girls (which it’s not), creating and decorating your new living space is one of the most effective ways of making your new “house” a home. Go...
By Ana GonzalezFeb 200
Most students at the University of Houston don’t live on campus. In fact, around 85 percent commute every day to get to campus. I am in that 85 percent and I have been commuting for the last three years. Although I don’t mind commuting, it does have its pros and cons. One of the good things is that I don’t have to...
By Erin DavisFeb 200
There’s no denying that minimalism is a buzzword these days. The word itself evokes a design philosophy that is sparse, white and cleanly. In that same breath, minimalist spaces can also feel clinical, sterile and empty. Minimalist design is modern, geometric and simple. To be honest, even though I call myself a...
By Maya DandashiFeb 200
Whether it’s an apartment or dorm, there are plenty of options for students to live on campus. Doesn’t matter your classification, cultural background or personal interests, there is somewhere to live for everyone. Here are the 10 on-campus living options. DORMS Cougar Village 1 &...
By Rukaiya BatliwalaFeb 200
You are closer to everything Living on campus means you are closer to all classes and university facilities. You don’t have to wake up at 7 a.m. for a 10 a.m. class and drive from home to college amidst all the road traffic. You can get a good sleep, wake up late and still won’t be late for classes — isn’t it awesome?...
By Monika CabadingFeb 190
If there is something that everyone should do at least once in awhile, it is taking yourself out on a “solo date.” I know some, or maybe even most people, long for the pleasure of having company, since having someone or a few friends to hang out with is always fun and comfortable. As college students, we are usually...
By Ana GonzalezFeb 150
If you are about to graduate this year and already have the aftermath planned out, congrats! However, if you still have a feeling of uncertainty about what to do after graduation, you shouldn’t worry. There are a lot of options near and far from home for you to choose from, or not. Either way, here are a few...
By Erin DavisFeb 80
Having made it through the majority of holiday season, it feels comical to be thinking about gifts. My wallet is in need of a break, and I’m fresh out of ideas. In spite of that, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It’s only a few days until significant others everywhere will be scrambling to find a gift...
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