For many students, college is the time when they become independent. They move out of their mom and dad’s house and into a dorm, then out of the dorm and into an apartment. Looking for a first apartment can seem intimidating at first, especially if you do not know what you are looking for. Here is a list of things to keep an eye out for when beginning the search for your first apartment.... Read more

For those of you following along, we have selected the top greek philanthropy events for every month of the 2016-2017 school year starting with September. With May predominately being a slow much due to finals, we have decided to compare the events held from September thru April and make a decision on the top philanthropy events for the 2016-2017 school year. These events raised tons of money and awareness while also demonstrating how greeklife has an overwhelming positive presence on campuses and in the local communities. Here are the top events of the year.... Read more

Some US cities are lucky enough to have a major university within its borders. These schools change the entire dynamic of the town. There are certain characteristics about a college town that most other cities cannot match up to. Familiar, charming, and historical are just some of the words that can be used to describe the college towns that made our top ten list.... Read more

Total U.S. Student Debt is $1.4 trillion. Every second $2,858 of student loan debt is accrued. As of 2017, the average student debt amount is $37,172. These are the most up-to-date stats reported by Debt.org. Holey Moley! Someone should do something about this. Well, this week President Trump proposed what he envisions are some solutions. He is asking Congress to approve $9.2 billion in spending cuts to education for grades K-12 and higher education. These cuts will affect those who are current taking out student loans. If you are one of these students, here are some of the proposed changes that you should know.... Read more

If you were lucky enough to land a summer internship, then congratulations. This will likely be your first glimpse of your future adult life and get something legitimate on your resume other than ice cream scooper. If you are extra lucky enough to land an opportunity in a field that you are actually considering post-graduation, then you really do not want to blow it. Here are some pro-tips from people who have crushed their summer internships.... Read more

College life is hard. Between the late-night study sessions, trying to make the most of the social aspects of college, and trying to make it to class on time; making time for a well-balanced breakfast everyday can seem daunting (if not, nearly impossible at times). But, let me reassure you that it is not impossible, it can actually be quite simple. Let me take away a little bit of the stress and give you some quick, easy, and dorm-friendly breakfast ideas:... Read more

For the animal lover, going away to college and leaving our furry family members behind can be hard. Often times, the question is asked “Can my sorority or fraternity house have a house pet?” Caring for any animal needs to be taken on as a serious responsibility. Several types of pets have their pros and cons. Here are some of the most popular house pets, along with some pros and cons to consider for each.... Read more

You made it! Finals are finally over. For the last several weeks you have locked yourself up and put all your focus and energy toward crushing your final exams. You probably have not had the time to consider what your next moves are before you leave campus for the summer. We have you covered. Here’s a check list of the next steps you should take before you pack it up and get going.... Read more