Welcome to the 2019 College Guide
Whether new to town or commuting to campus, San Antonio’s college students form a vibrant, youthful and sometimes hell-raising part of our community. For what you bring to us, it only seems fair to return the favor. This special issue is bursting with advice on how to make your college years in the Alamo City…
How to Eat Like a Foodie on a College-Friendly Budget in San Antonio
Even if money’s tight for most college students, we’d prefer not to exist on a ramen-noodle diet. Believe it or not, some of us know our way around a menu and crave a satisfying — and occasionally fancy — meal. But, we also know that if we’re going to eat out, it better be worth the…
Answers About Anxiety: College Can Be a Stressful Time, But These Tips Can Help You Cope
If you have anxiety, going away to college may make it worse. You probably already know that, and you may be dreading its onset. The good news is that some of us have already navigated college with anxiety tucked into our backpacks like a spare pencil. You have the opportunity to learn from our mistakes.…
Cash Grab: If You Need College Funds, There’s a Side Hustle to Fit Your Personality
Pretty much any college student could use extra dough. Whether it’s to start paying down loans before the interest snowballs or just to provide a little weekend fun money, a little extra cash comes in handy. Here’s the good news: armed with a smartphone and the willingness to hustle, Internet apps can make it easier…
Finding LGBTQ+ Organizations on Your San Antonio Campus
Whether new to San Antonio or simply moving on to a new and independent phase in life, it’s valuable and empowering for LGBTQ+ students to make connections and find support. Whether it’s to connect with allies, support your community or simply make new friends, LGBTQ+ resources are plentiful in the Alamo City, both on and…
Want to Discover San Antonio’s Music Scene? Start With This Playlist
The best way to delve into any city’s music scene is to get the fuck out of your dorm room, apartment or parent’s basement and experience its bands and musicians onstage. To help along that route, here’s a mini-playlist to provide an instant sampling of the city’s musical landscape. Hear something you like? Go check…
Make the Most of College and Do It Without Busting Your Budget
Many of us only get four years to explore every peak and pitfall of what it means to be a college student. There are bad first dates, awkward office-hour meetings with professors, too much iced coffee, too few naps, cramped dorm rooms and sweaty walks across campus. But there are also great first dates, enlightening…
From Vegan to Gluten-Free, San Antonio Offers Plenty of Options for College Students with Special Food Needs
Whether you end up in new town for college or your school experience just means mom’s no longer cooking for you, being in charge of your own food needs can be a little scary. Especially if you have special diet needs — whether they’re based on your health or ethical choices. Fortunately, no matter your budget,…
Art Bound in Southtown: Make the Most Out of First Friday and Second Saturday
Everyone’s got an inner art ho, no matter how Type A, right-brained or earth sign dominant you think you are. When do you let yours out? For most San Antonians, the answer is First Friday and Second Saturday — a pair of monthly alliterative art walks in the heart of Southtown, the south-of-downtown cultural district. To…
All the World’s a Stage: Looking to Catch Live Music While at School in San Antonio? Check Out These Essential Venues
After a grueling first week of classes you’re not sure you signed up for the right ones. On top of that, your roommate’s a dud, and you’re sure your biology prof is out to fail half the class. You’d love to catch some live music to let off a little steam, but you’re alone in…
