Sober Spaces Find a Place in Student Living
Luggage in one hand, pillow in the other, freshman students will clamber up the steps of their first home away from home this fall. But for some students at the University of Texas at Austin, their first dormitory experience will be unique — they’ll live in a completely substance-free environment. The “Healthy Living” Residence Hall…
Best Bets for Budget Booze and Grub Near Campus
Some of the best moments in college are the ones you don’t spend studying. When you find you finally have an entire day without homework, and you can’t possibly binge-watch another series, it’s good to have somewhere to escape and get together with friends who share the stress of student life. With no shortage of…
Staying Healthy without Being Wealthy
Fitness is important and can even improve your state of mind. Research indicates that regular fitness can help battle depression and malaise. On top of that, there’s the obvious benefit of physically feeling better. On the other hand, fitness has become a multimillion dollar industry where even organizations that base their philosophy on improvisation and…
How to Side Hustle Your Way Through Student Loans
With the average student loan debt at $27,324, the typical Texas scholar likely owes some money to Aunt Sally. Tackling repayment can seem daunting, especially when graduates must also navigate finding a job, or move to a brand new city, or figure out challenging relationship terrain — all simultaneously. The important thing, says Glenda Gladdis,…
Coffee, Grub + Culture on the Cheap
Between classes, club meetings, studying, and, well, partying, there’s not much time to rake in the dough once the semester kicks into gear. But, while your cash supplies may be low, your student status can earn you some discounts in surprising places. To make it easy for you, we’ve put together a list of some…
D’s Still Get Degrees— And then Some
Ever wonder what became of your high school valedictorian? According to one study out of Boston College, those perfectly poised students don’t actually go on to become the game-changers that their less-academically inclined peers do. In fact, researchers showed that out of 81 valedictorians tracked from high school through their professional career, exactly none of…
How to Nix Bad Habits Before they Start
As a kid, I once told my mother that when I grew up, I would eat nothing but maraschino cherries and blast the A/C in my car with the windows rolled down. This sort of wish fulfillment is pretty common in college (hey, when else are you gonna do it?). First-years come in with metric…
Joining a Club in College isn’t as Dumb as it Sounds
During college orientation, you’ll hear one phrase on repeat — join a club. At first, I shrugged the notion off. Joining a club was not my ideal way to spend my free time in college. I was never a fan of long club meetings or forced social events. On top of this, I knew that…
Alcohol-Free Things to Do For College Groups that are Actually Fun
Let’s face it, when you first get to college, it can be difficult to decide what to do with a budding group of new friends. Some of you will be under 21 so certain clubs and bars will be nixed from your list. Here’s our list for a few fun option for places to visit…
When It Comes to Dorm Room Cooking, Keep it Simple
The internet is full of “simple” and “low-cost” recipes and shopping lists made by people who sound like professional chefs, but the people who really need help are the ones — like me — who are shitty cooks who don’t know the difference between a skillet and a pan. When my stomach is doing its…
How to Finesse Your Way into Your Professors’ Good Graces
One of the most important aspects of college is learning how to network early on. Making close ties with your fellow classmates, and lifelong relationship and mentorships with your professors will only increase your chances of staying in school and obtaining a degree that sets you on a path for success. Professors Are Human When…
Being Mindful of Mental Health in College
College comes with a lot of firsts. For many, it’s the first time they’ve lived without their parents or family. For others, it may be the first time they’ve filed for loans and begin racking up college debt. On top of the typical monetary and acclimation stresses, students are also given an inordinate amount of…
Welcome to College Guide 2017
Thanks to sarcastic parents everywhere, most of us have heard that lingering stereotype about college students who already “know everything.” Pair that crusty — and grossly inaccurate — generalization with the remarkable ambition and stone-cold confidence of Millennials and Centennials, and one might ask why the Current even bothers with something like an annual College…
