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Living in Lunch Land No classroom prepares you for hairnets. College is supposed to be a place brimming with new experiences. It's all about higher learning, forming friendships, gaining independence, creating a future, and busting your butt for some extra cash. What? Work?! Why on earth would anyone willingly give up precious naptime to work? And where could a college student find a place of reasonable employment anyway? Personal Statement: College Lessons in Life Read how one college student learned first-hand about acceptance... Dealing With a Crisis: What They Don't Teach You in College I was in my sophomore year at Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, MI, when my father died on that cold, final day of January 1996. I learned that even though there is never a good time to lose a member of your immediate family, there are worse times. How I Found Myself in College On my first day of college I cried. Teachers everywhere said they knew me from when I was "this big," as they gestured a flat hand out below their waist. And yet none of them really knew me at all. Love Life 101: Leaving Your High School Sweetheart Behind When I left for college, I bid my high school sweetheart a tearful farewell through the window of my parents' stocked-full-of-college-boxes minivan. We knew it was the end, but we vowed to stay friends and call often. That was the mistake. My First 6 Days of College For your education and entertainment, I offer you the memoirs from my first days of college life as a freshman at the University of Richmond, located, coincidentally, just outside of Richmond, Virginia. Should I Fly Solo or Take a Copilot? Is it a good idea to take your best friend to college with you? Find out why (or why not). Mastering College Life After Meningitis A college students recounts his battle with the deadly disease. Study Abroad Frequent Flyers Studying abroad may be an option you haven't considered when thinking of your college experience. For three college students, this is all they could think of. Check out their exciting study abroad experiences here. A College Challenge: Dealing with Dyslexia The transition to college can be tough, but dealing with dyslexia can make things more difficult. Read how one college student made it through her freshman year and how you can too. |