In a blink she’s gone, her seat empty In a blink he no longer walks around the school grounds In a blink not an echoing …
Washington State: A Wandering
My name is Kaelin, and I’m a 17-year-old high school senior, and I’ve lived the entirety of my short life in Southern California. Although the …
Surviving Finals Week
As the last days of November have drawn to a close, we finally begin our countdown to Christmas. On every street corner, glittering lights are …
That Love/Hate Relationship with Our College Papers
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, we all have strong feelings about our college papers. Ask any past or present college student, and you’ll hear about …
5 Essential Back-to-School Accessories
For most, the 2016–2017 school year has been in session for a little under a month. Whether you are a college or high school student, …
College Hacks from a Seasoned Sophomore
I’ve been at college for a year now, and let’s just say I’m kind of a pro *flips hair over shoulder.* Well, maybe. But I …
A Casualty of College
Recently, Germ received an email from one of our readers whose sister just went off to college. As many of us with close siblings can …
How to Be a Fourth Musketeer
Joining a three-person friend group? Oy. Joining a French three-person friend group? Double oy. Am I that far off-base? I don’t think so. I’ve always …
Finding “The One”
Searching for the right college is kind of like online dating because you are literally searching for a “match”: a school that matches your personality …