7 things they don’t teach you in high school

College life can be grand with all the freedom it affords, but there are a few surprises that might have been nice to find out about before actually getting to college – including that it’s not all about the parties. Read on for my seven things you should learn – but usually don’t –  in high school […]

It’s On Us, CofC, to put an end to sexual assault on college campuses

We’ve heard the catch phrases over and over. No Means No. Rape is Rape. Drunk is not Yes. And while the messages are extremely important as well as very true, they also have one fundamental flaw – they either put the onus on victims to be able to get out of a bad situation, or […]

9 reasons that enchanting tale of ‘College’ is misleading  

It’s a common story to tell America’s youth that college will be the best four years of their lives. Movies have been made about the ravishing college experience where the only problem the main character faces is whether he will get a kiss from the shy nerd who magically becomes beautiful as soon as her […]

7 reasons college students should love practicing yoga

Yoga has many hidden benefits that go beyond looking and feeling great. It is perfect for every college student who goes through the typical college experience. From the stresses of exams to late-night parties, college kids need this to rejuvenate and unwind. Yoga makes you a better student Copious amounts of research proves yoga increases […]

When you just need to say ‘No’ to a second date

I recently made a new rule – always say “yes” to a first date. But the second date is totally up for grabs, and it’s more than acceptable to say, “no.” After all, you should start a relationship the way you’d like it to look in 10 years, and if you know that second date […]

7 major differences between your freshman and senior years

College goes fast. A lot faster than you think. One day, you’re a scared, naive freshman. The next you’re a scared, wise senior. You suddenly wake up with a completely different attitude than you did freshman year. Here are the 7 major differences to watch out for! -by Courtney Adams

Calm down, you don’t have Ebola

This great nation has been plagued by a vicious disease that is taking the social lives away from many hard working Americans. This disease is called hysteria Ebola has been widespread in Africa over the last several months, infecting and killing the lives of thousands. Lucky for us we live in America where a problem […]

Tinder – the next best, or worst, thing?

by Kristen Klimek

9 moments you realize you really are a senior in college

  “These will be the fastest four years of your life.” Yep. We’ve heard it before. The process is gradual, but the moment it hits home, it hits home hard. Read about the 9 moments it hits hardest. Welcome to your senior year. – by Grace Newall  

6 things to know before you juice

by Taylor Sasser Juicing has become a huge craze – and for good reason – but it’s not for the uninitiated. Before you buy all those veggies and clear out the fridge, here are a few things to keep in mind before jumping in. See story here.

15 things to know before going abroad

– by Hannah Charney Europe is just across the pond, and while it may seem like their way of life is pretty similar to ours, there are a lot of differences you should know about before making the trip. Four College of Charleston students studying in France and Italy weigh in to provide you with these […]

10 Best Apps for College

Tablets are becoming the computing device of choice among college students because they are smaller, lighter and less expensive than laptops. Using a tablet also gives you access to that brand’s app store.  Apps are cheap and you can add or delete them at your convenience. There are over one million apps to choose from […]

5 ways to get more sleep (even in college!)

  College students are among the most sleep-deprived population in the country with 60 percent reporting poor sleep patterns. Of those, 12 percent of college students report missing class three to four times a month. See the Storify by Whitney Currin. Related articles Consistent sleep patterns tied to healthier weight (medicalnewstoday.com) Easiest Weight Loss Tip Ever: Change Your Sleep Schedule […]