Learn about what students at WCU have to say about student life on and off campus.
It is important for students to find balance if they want to have a successful four years. Going to college can be a full-time job in itself, unfortunately, it’s a job that doesn’t pay very well (at least not in money). Most students end up having to hold down a part-time job at some point […]
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Sorority Leadership is a Valuable Skill Learned in College Making the Jump to Join a Sorority “From the outside looking in, you can never understand it. From the inside looking out, you can never explain it.” I always thought that this quote was cliché, but now I do not think that there could be a
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“Christina, are you sure buying a car and getting a new apartment with your refund check is the best decision?” “Yes,” she replied, “I mean, it’s not like I’m not going to pay back when I finally graduate and get a better paying job.” Christina, a junior at West Chester University, who lives 15 minutes
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Dealing with Roommates can be difficult! When dealing with roommates, it always seems as though you are choosing to be the good guy or the bad guy, but it makes it even harder when your roommates are your friends. By using short stories and examples, dealing with roommates becomes a little easier with real-world communication
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A transfer student undergoes much more stress than the average student just beginning college. From having to do one more awkward icebreaker orientation and having to learn a whole new campus is really stressful! I transferred from St. Joe’s University to West Chester University and (besides picking my major) was the biggest decision I have
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The Struggle I know what you’re thinking: “getting involved on campus sounds corny”. However, it’s one of the most important things you can do during your time at college. When I first transferred to West Chester University I was confused. I like to think of myself as an outgoing person and tried everything under the
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The Thought I never really saw myself as a “sorority girl”, and to be honest, nor did anyone else. It was an identity I’ve always thought about pursuing, but never really had the courage or drive too. Even the phrase itself “sorority girl” gave me an iffy feeling. One person who got me interested in the
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When first starting college, I wondered how I would be able to balance my time as not only a student but an athlete too. Especially now, during this semester at West Chester University, I have to work hard on and off the football field. My typical schedule includes: waking up at 8 a.m. for a
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It’s 10:45. The parking lot is full and there are no spots open. There are 5 cars all driving around the same lot, stalking another commuter to their car, waiting for them to leave. It’s every man for themselves. I find someone about to get into their car, keys in hand and I quickly race
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Photography tools, which to use? In recent years smartphones have gained recognition as being pretty darn good devices to have on you at all times. It’s sort of like a Swiss army knife of technology. But one specific tool that has always been important to people is camera quality. What phone has the best camera
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I am standing in front of an audience that I am likely to never share a conversation with. Especially outside the nauseatingly pungent smells of coffee beans and electric cigarettes. I am here to perform my first original piece of slam poetry, I am vulnerable. I am 17 years old and wearing a sweatshirt that
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Coming in to college freshman year, I was an innocent little kid not knowing what college was going to be like. I always heard the cliche that “College is the best four years of your life”. My outlook on college beforehand was crafted by movies like Animal House, Road Trip, and Van Wilder. It was
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Looking for a place to study? Start here. It’s Tuesday. Three in the afternoon. The weather’s a little muggy and you’re sitting in your dorm room with a panicked expression, according to your roommate. You and I both know what you’ve done. Procrastinated. Your project is due at 9 AM tomorrow, isn’t it? Your mind
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A Way to Make a Difference In a Local Families’ Life Could you sacrifice a night of going out to help a family pay for their essential household bills? This opportunity is something I learned that I could get involved in from a non-profit organization called Bringing Hope Home. Bringing Hope Home is a non-profit
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Relationships with Parents: Why You Should Call Them Ah freedom, that’s all you ever want as a teenager. You are eager to live a life with no rules and no parents to tell you what to do. When the thought of moving out and going to college crosses your mind, you become so eager to
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