Here’s How Homesick Students Can Get Over The Back-To-School Blues
The days of summer are running thin and you know what that means — back to school season is upon us. Whether you’re a returning or incoming student, the feeling of starting class is a mix of nervousness and excitement. At first, the feeling of leaving your home may seem daunting, but know this: Homesickness is…
New OLLU Graduate Program Offers MFA Through Social Justice Lens
San Antonio has a new MA/MFA program and it is rooted in el mero hueso de San Antonio – Our Lady of the Lake University, the educational oasis of San Antonio’s West Side. It was a big jump for me to go back to graduate school. I am 43, a single mother, and a cultural…
8 Campus Clubs To Indulge Your Quirky Side
Do you have a hankering for Monopoly? Or perhaps you prefer to lead the life of Clark Kent, a superhero in disguise? Or maybe you have a passionate, but closeted love of bees? Say no more and do something about it. There are all sorts of quirky college clubs for all you social butterflies. While…
How College Affects The Parent-Child Relationship
College presents an awesome opportunity for young people to discover themselves. It also presents potential new tension in the oft-awkward transition of the parent-child relationship. Stephen M. Gavazzi, who teaches human sciences at Ohio State University, likened parenthood to coaching. “The successful transition to college requires mothers and fathers to reshape their efforts into a…
College Tips From The Editor Of UIW Student Newspaper ‘Logos’
Congrats! You’re going to college! Now, some of you may be attending your dream school, your second choice, even getting your basics done at a community college before transferring to a four-year school. Either way, it’s still exciting! Like most of the people I have met on the road of higher education, my parents didn’t…
Weighing The Pros and Cons Of Long-Distance Relationships
I’ve been in a long-distance relationship for almost three years, the majority of my college career. Most people would call that crazy, since college is supposed to be a time where you go out and experiment with relationships. That’s just not for me. I found my partner, who is in the Marines and we have…
Where To Day Drink (Responsibly) Near Campus
When classes have you feeling Britney circa 2007, it’s necessary for your sanity to have your own near-campus Cheers — a place where everyone knows your name, but more importantly, your drink. We’re pretty sure there are some studies out there that prove drinking while working is more efficient because it helps you relax ……
So You Tossed The Cap In The Air … Now What?
Drunk with joy, students skip across the stage completing the arduous process of earning an education. In today’s market, however, finding a job can be a bit of a buzz-kill following graduation happiness. Abreetta Goode, career services counselor at the University of Incarnate Word, recommended that students get a head start. She says beginning early…
Hangover Helper: Address Your Mess With These Handy Makeup Tips
So you stayed up all night and partied. Or maybe you swiped right and got lucky, but you still have an 8 a.m. class. Maybe you got hooked on Netflix, swore “only one more episode,” then checked your watch and it was already 6 a.m. Or worse yet, you stayed up all night studying for…
A Resource Guide For Paying Back Student Loans
So you got accepted to college and applied for student loans to pay for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. While in school, you’ll be concentrating on your studies, looking for romance, going to parties and growing up. During such an exciting and formative time, forgetting about those student loans might be easy. But don’t put them aside.…
The Must-Have College Albums You Should Keep In Heavy Rotation
There’s no denying that your college experience will be an emotional rollercoaster. Whether you’re hosting your first party or you’ve just become a victim of the Turkey Drop, there’s a song for everything. Here are some must-have albums to get you through the next four years. Breakup Albums You’ve just broken up with your high…
Backpacking Basics: Tips From A World Traveler On A Budget
Traveling can offer an excellent perspective on life but often people are discouraged because it can get expensive. That’s why you have to do it efficiently. Personally, I always expected to travel in my later years because it just seemed so out of reach. But luckily I took a risk and backpacked throughout Western Europe…
Swiping 101, Or How Not To Be A Tinder Troll
College is a hectic time for many young people. Plenty of students can’t even find the time to go to the bookstore to buy scantrons, let alone time enough to date. Fortunately, social media apps such as Tinder have blessed busy students with the ability to search for potential partners with the ease of a…
School of Rock: 5 College-Friendly Venues To Check In Town
As the San Antonio music scene grows bigger than stacks of homework or young-adult acne, it’s time to take a break to get down to the philosophy of music. With six major universities, numerous community colleges and institutes to choose from, SA is host to loads of college students looking to groove away the high-intensity…
Date Ideas Under $20
Whether you’re trying to shake things up with your boo or figuring out a nice date suggestion for your Tinder/OKC match, higher education puts a dent in your wallet, throwing a monkey wrench into your dating life. Branch out from the Netflix/pizza nights and try impressing your plus one with these cheap dates. Arcade Bars…
Where To Head When Wee-Hours Hunger Strikes
When it comes to late-night dining — whether you’re winding down from the club, just getting off work or craving a midnight bite — SA’s options are growing and varying from taco joints to bona fide eateries serving Italian fare. Taco lovers can find their fix within the usual suspects (aka their favorite late night…
Crisis Averted: How To Avoid Disaster In College
For many teenagers, college is the first time they are given a chance to fully experience life without the guidance of their parents. Some think, “Yea! Party time!” while others are thinking, “Okay, let’s not screw this up.” The minute your parents walk out your dorm room door, things are going to get interesting. Or,…
Alamo Colleges Aim To Cut Down Time It Takes To Earn A Degree
San Antonio College President Robert Vela, former student trustee Jacob Wong and District 8 trustee Clint Kingsbery made a case for creating academic pathways for students to save money and time. Kingsbery and Wong are made presentations at district colleges to help employees understand the importance of Alamo Institutes and the district’s new advising model.…
Our Top 10 Fave Movies And Shows About College Life
College is going to be full of piles of homework, sleeping in the library and, more importantly, spending late nights on your couch using Netflix as an excuse to procrastinate. Budget your time wisely and use your binge sessions to help prepare you for one of the most important stages in your life. Here’s our…
Why Your College Major Doesn’t Actually Matter In Life
Uchennaya Ogba planned to be an engineer all along. Ogba, a native of Nigeria, graduated from Trinity University in 2010 with an engineering science degree. And he put it to use at first, designing solar modules for a company in Miami right out of college. It was a great gig. Ogba enjoyed the work and…
8 Types Of Roommates You Might Meet In College
Living with strangers definitely comes with some risks; however, sometimes living with your closest friends can be a bad as well — the struggle is real. To help you prepare, here are the types of roommates you may encounter during your college years: 1. The Early Bird Whether it’s early to bed or early to…
You Need Our 2015-16 College Guide In Your Life
More than any other themed issue or special publication we assemble each year, the San Antonio Current’s College Guide relies on the strengths and ideas of our bright-eyed and bushy-tailed interns. Collectively representing local colleges and universities alongside out-of-town institutions like the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M-College Station, our talented summer crew…
The Art Of Writing Passive-Aggressive Post-it Notes
Address a broad and vague audience. This applies regardless of the number/gender of people you live with. Deflect your thoughts to a secondary source. “If you need any assistance on how to use the washing machine, please refer to ehow.com.” Make sure to include “I’m not the only one who thinks so” or some other…
10 Essential Texas Road Trips For College Students
You’ve finally made it to college, and your parents are walking out of your dorm room when you feel it — freedom. One way to make the most out of it? The tried-and-true college road trip. Whether you were born and raised in the Lone Star State or just moved here, odds are you have…
Balancing Act: Avoiding Burnout As A Working Student
If being broke was a joke, I’d be pretty dang funny. No money, no sleep and untold amounts of stress nicely sums up everyday life for the typical college student. Today’s society demands a college degree, but for those like myself, that degree costs more of my sanity than my money. The Center for Law…
Get Carded: Where To Go To Get That Student ID Discount
One of the perks of being in school is the abundance of student discounts — running the gamut from museums and movie tickets to fast-food eateries and even “the world’s biggest store.” Whether you’re shopping for interview clothes on a tight budget or looking to get cultured on the cheap, make your student ID the…
Tailgating Essentials: What To Pack And How To Act Before The Big Game
Dating back at least as far as a Greenbay Packers game in 1921 and possibly even the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861, the tradition of tailgating is now synonymous with America’s undying love of sports. For those new to this pastime, we’ve compiled a few points to consider as you gear up for…
