With the fast-paced environment of university life, it’s important to have professors who will always make the classroom a little more bearable. The right professor could brighten up your whole day, even if the subject makes you want to leave. Having the right professor can make all the difference while taking a class whether it’s a core class, one for your major/minor, or an elective. So when enrolling in courses for next semester, make sure to not only look into which ones you want to take (along with the times of each course), but also the professor that teaches that class. Whether you have ..read more

With Valentine’s Day having just passed last month, love is still in the air and people want to talk about it! I took this as an opportunity to poll students on the USD campus about their favorite date spots in the San Diego area. Being such a large city with many different parts to explore, this list will help you narrow down your options the next time you’re planning an aesthetic outing for that special someone. Depending on the vibe you’re going for there’s everything from sunset lookouts, trendy restaurants, farmers markets, picnic spots and more. This list will help you impress him/her. K ..read more

YouTube.comFashion Institue of Technology Instagram The Vibe Always on the grind What it feels like going here unsplash.com Forget Gossip Girl. FIT is what you would get if Constance Billard came to life. Located in the heart of the concrete jungle, students of the Fashion Institute of Technology brings in the new trends before anyone else. If you see someone with a cool fit walking down Midtown, there’s a high chance that it’s someone from this school. If you know someone who goes to FIT, you better make friends with them. You might be looking at the next Calvin Klein. The location’s great a ..read more

Staying in your room and rotting in your bed sounds like the ideal type of day for most of us. But we forget that there’s still a whole world out there filled with great foods and attractions. Living in Long Island, you don’t have an excuse to be bored. Even though most of the “cool” stuff tends to be reserved for ages above 21, there are still tons of ways to have fun. Here are 21 places to check out in Long Island if your under 21: 21. Roosevelt Field Mall giphy.com Long Island wouldn’t be complete without our iconic Roosevelt Field Mall. Jampacked with stores that will be sure to satisfy yo ..read more

youtube.comPepperdine University’s Instagram The Vibe Permanent vacation… but with studying. What it Feels Like to Go Here unsplash.com Pepperdine’s location in Malibu makes it the dream school for surfers with mythic beaches like Surfrider and Point Dume only five to ten minutes away from campus. Students here take advantage of the California weather and views by studying mostly outdoors in numerous spots with perfect overlooks on campus. Being so close to Santa Monica and L.A., Pepperdine students have to work hard to stay focused on their studies because there are so many fun attractions a ..read more

If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, you may be looking for colleges with high LGBTQ+ populations. I came out in college and chose my school without considering the LGBTQ+ population. If I were to apply to colleges again, this is definitely something I would consider. While my university is by no means a bad place to be gay, there are universities out there that make it a top priority that their LGBTQ+ students feel at home. Between student organizations, gay bars and sexuality studies courses, there are many ways to connect with the LGBTQ+ community in college. Safety is another thing ..read more

Adelphi University YouTube.comAdelphi University Instagram The Vibe A tight-knit community that fosters academics and encourages students to be involved however they can. What it Feels Like to Go Here YouTube.com With our Panther mascot cheering us on and the small class sizes, you’ll be sure to make long-lasting connections here. The campus size makes the walks to classes more bearable and our Adelphi bunnies are sure to brighten up your day! Whether the sun blazes on you or there’s enough snow to make a snowman, Adelphi scenery never fails to amaze you.  Adelphi offers many fun activi ..read more

Flowers, chocolates and hearts usually symbolize holidays like Valentine’s Day, someone’s birthday, or just about any special occassion. In Serbia, the Balkans and Eastern Europe, flowers, chocolates and hearts signify an international holiday that means more than just a holiday. While most of the Western world only recognizes this day as a milestone in women’s history, the Balkans go crazy in commemoration by celebrating the women in their lives for International Women’s Day.  On the eighth day of March, women in the Balkans receive special treatment for just that – being women.  Da ..read more

At 18 years old, freshly graduated out of high school, my heart was set on Pepperdine University. After a three-week backpacking trip through California when I was 16, I knew I belonged on the West Coast. My parents and I packed my 2014 Honda Pilot tightly with all the dorm essentials and my dad drove it from Richmond, Virginia all the way to Malibu, California. As soon as my parents left and I began freshman orientation, a familiar feeling crept into my stomach: homesickness. I’d experienced something similar at a sleep-away summer camp when I was little. This time, the intensity of the feeli ..read more

One of the most talked about aspects of college life is definitely the raging frat parties. I have never been the “party type” as what my friends and I consider a party is playing Minecraft in my basement. The friend group I’d found in college was different from the one I was used to. They all enjoyed partying and I craved the good old “college experience” so I desperately wanted to be involved. Of course, planning was a pain. The first step was figuring out where I was going to crash for the night. I don’t live on campus, so I decided it was best for me to sleep over at my friend’s dorm ..read more