Four ways to ward off sickness

How to stay healthy

With busy class schedules, multiple assignments and work, it’s essential to always feel your best. There’s never a good time to come down with an illness. When cold and flu season rolls around, you’re left on the couch clutching Kleenex and DayQuil, wondering when you’ll get the energy to finish…

Boost your resume during summer vacation

Try to give your resume a boost this summer.

After an academically rigorous year, you may be tempted to spend your summer vacation relaxing. But if you plan on applying for an internship or job in the near future, these few months off are the perfect opportunity to give your resume a boost. Choose to do one of these activities over the…

Six unique ways to relieve stress

Reduce the stress in your life with these unique tips.

Let’s face it: Stress is a natural part of life, especially when you’re a college student. But if you’re tired of people telling you to go for a run or take a hot bubble bath to clear your head and calm down, we have a few other ideas in mind. Test out these unique stress relievers and you’ll…

What college students need to know about filing taxes

Don't forget to file your taxes by April 15!

April is upon us, which means in just a few short weeks taxes will be due. The process of filing taxes can be arduous and complicated, but if you’ve been working during college and had taxes taken out of your paycheck, it’s likely that you’re entitled to a tax refund! Free money! Sort of. Here’s…

How to ask for letters of recommendation

how to ask for a letter of recommendation

Whether you’re applying to college for the first time, making your way into graduate school or entering the working world, it’s inevitable that at some point you’ll need to ask for a letter of recommendation. Like many things in life, there’s a right and wrong way to approach the situation. If…

College student invents gel that stops bleeding instantly

A gel that instantly stops bleeding may be available for veterinarians to use as early as this summer.

A college student in New York has invented a medical marvel straight out of a science fiction novel: A gel that can be applied to wounds to instantly stop bleeding.
It’s called Veti-Gel, and will be available for veterinary practices to use as early as this summer. Joe Landolina, 20, a junior at…

Easy recipes for eating on the go

Check out these easy recipes for making food you can eat on the go.

As a busy college student, it seems like there’s never any time to cook a meal. And while it’s OK to pop a frozen pizza in the oven or heat up some ramen noodles now and again, you’ll be doing a big favor for your overall health and energy levels if you treat yourself to some easy-to-make meals….