College Student Stories

Hear from real college students about what really goes on campus. These college student stories will make you laugh, cry, and maybe even scare you a little, but getting these student perspectives can teach as much as most freshman orientation programs. And, if nothing else, college student stories are certainly entertaining.

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. 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. College Life: A Wild Ride You've heard tales of trumped up textbook prices, Friday night de-stressing parties, and nutty professors, but at college, you never really know what to expect.... Graves' Disease: The Jekyll and Hyde in Me I was dismissed from college right after my freshman year with a cumulative GPA of 1.9. I'm telling this story because there just might be a legitimate reason for your crazy, flunk-out behavior that is so "not like you." It's called Graves' disease and yes, in terms of how it wreaks havoc on your life, it's as grave as it sounds.