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Starting college is an exciting yet overwhelming experience. Between academics, social life, and personal growth, there’s a lot to juggle. At West Chester University, student life is vibrant, diverse, and full of opportunities. This guide will help you navigate you through your college experience and help you make the most of your time here. 1. […]
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Last week, an array of student organizations held events focused on giving. Thanksgiving is steadfastly approaching, and we visited two student-led initiatives that partook in the spirit of giving: HerCampus and Social Work Club (SWC). Her Campus held a winter clothing drive, and Social Work Club had a canned food drive. Winter Clothing Donation With
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Let’s face it, trying to balance a full load of college courses while also trying to manage money can be difficult. Sure, you could find a part-time job near campus and work 15 hours or so every week, but that can also be hard to manage. You’ll then follow a weekly schedule that might help
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Is the monotony of class bringing you down? Are you looking for a change of scenery to diversify your life? Well, it seems like you are in need of a well-deserved trip studying abroad. But with so many places to pick from, where are you going to go? Well look no further! Here are the
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Going off to college means having to live in a college dorm. Although living in a dorm isn’t ideal, it is inevitable to most college students experience. It is a big adjustment and allows you to learn a lot. With living in a dorm comes lots of changes, both good and bad. This includes sharing
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What’s up, Golden Rams? Mariah Carey has defrosted and broke out of the giant ice cube, and what better way to celebrate than by hosting a fantastic “Friendsgiving” right here at your second home? Whether you live in the dorms or nearby apartments, we’ve got some exciting ideas to help you plan a memorable gathering
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Fall is right around the corner which means colorful leaves, comfy outfits, pumpkin everything, bonfires, and Halloween. Fall is one of my favorite seasons for all of these reasons. Even if you don’t love fall as much as me, maybe I can make you at least fall in love with the trends. The color palette for Fall
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Learn about Japan in 30 seconds! A short video about the Japanese art of flower arrangement! Make sure to follow @comwcu for updates and much more! If you want to see more of this content, let us know in the comments! Also, make sure to check out our other posts here at ComStudent like this
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When you’re young, you travel with your family who ultimately makes the decision whether you travel (or not) and how. Personally, I have known so many people who have traveled all around the world- Greece, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom… the list goes on. However, some people grow up never traveling or traveling by car
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Learn about Japan in 30 seconds! A short video about the unique Japanese alphabet. Make sure to follow @comwcu for updates and much more! If you want to see more of this content, let us know in the comments! Also, make sure to check out our other posts here at ComStudent like this one about
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“I was really touched when you decided to speak Japanese to me. It made me feel like home.” These are the words that my friend Misaki, a Japanese foreign exchange student, said to me after having talked to her in her native language. Learning a second language is one of the best ways to connect
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Living with roommates can be a very fun and rewarding experience, but it can also be a difficult transition. I was put in a room with two other girls. One was a friend from home that I had known for years. We had planned on rooming together for a while, and didn’t expect to get
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Our West Chester community has access to some mouthwatering food and special dining experiences. Unfortunately, a lot of these options are on the pricier side for an average college student. What off campus restaurants have the best, cheapest, and fast food for students? There are over 65 restaurants in Downtown West Chester alone, from casual
In a perfect world, I would buy my friends and family boujee and designer gifts every holiday season. My mom deserves a Tiffany necklace, and my dad deserves a Rolex. I also deserve to not be broke, but here we are. How do we, penniless college students, afford to purchase great holiday gifts for the
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Introduction When I was in high school, I truly thought I had my entire life planned out. I was going to a college in Philadelphia to major in biochemistry, commit myself to do undergraduate research, graduate in 4 years with excellent grades, go onto a Master’s and/or Ph.D. program, and eventually become a top scientist
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