Lifestyle

The Ultimate Heartbreak Guide

By Annie Hollon Whether it’s the unfortunate breakup, One Direction going on hiatus, or the loss of something near and dear to us: we’ve all had our fair share of broken hearts. Heartbreak comes in many forms and coping with its vicious symptoms is never...

How to do a New York internship the right way

By Alana Doyle Congratulations! You just landed a summer internship in the Big Apple. On top of the opportunity to practice your professional skills, you want to make sure this summer is memorable and authentic.  From one intern to the next, here is how to...

Companies Cut Costs for College Students

By Jenna Ryan Companies and private organizations have recognized the financial burden of higher education. From books to housing and all the other hidden expenses, college becomes much more costly than the initial tuition price. Big name brands offer...

Thanksgiving Vacations You’ll Be Thankful For

By Lindsay Ball Traditionally, Thanksgiving break is spent at home eating turkey and watching football, but taking a trip away over the break can be a great way to start a new tradition. Whether home is too far to go over the break, or you just want to...

Behind the Ink

By Rachel Wilburn In August of 2015, I spent a week in the hospital for a traumatic injury and resulting complications. After over a year of outpatient testing and treatment, I finally found the time and emotional bandwidth to process the turmoil and...

There They Are, Miss America

By Meg McGuire Atlantic City is a living postcard. The Jersey Shoreline boardwalk has faded with salt and time, now a pale phantom of the once vibrant tourist hub. The themed casinos are packed with retirees on retreat, balancing cups filled with quarters...

Broke Girl’s Guide to Saving Money in Europe

by Nora Wahlbrink So you finally saved up enough money to buy a plane ticket to Europe for a summer trip with your friends. You arrive, and after your first day, you’ve spent half of the money you saved. What do you do? No worries, here are five ways you...

3 European Cities Every Foodie Should Visit

Alice contributor Nora Wahlbrink is spending her semester studying in Prague, Czech Republic. While she is abroad, she will share travel tips and tales from her adventures. This post has been backlogged from her website. by Nora Wahlbrink, edited by Mary...

Take a Hike: Our Favorite Spots to Find Spring in Alabama

by Mikelah Luke and Sara Beth Bolin Whether you love hiking or just the Insta-worthy views, Alabama has some of the best state parks to visit when it finally gets warm again. From beachside resorts to beautiful mountainside waterfalls, Alabama provides a...

Five Spring Break Must-Visit Destinations

By Madison Haynes Spring break is that one week out of the year where college students across the country embark on different adventures hoping to relieve stress, make memories and have tons of fun along the way. We encourage you to pack your bags, grab...

How to Host a Holiday Party

by Lota Erinne It’s the holiday season! You know what that means: chilly temperatures, sweaters and cardigans, a steaming pumpkin spice latte to keep you warm on these bitter-cold nights. And best of all, this is when we take a break from the...

3 Lessons I Learned During My Study Abroad

by Mary Clay Kline I never thought I would study abroad. I had all kinds of excuses: it’s not my personality, it wouldn’t fit into my schedule. But last semester, I bit the bullet and decided to study in Perugia, Italy for four months. That decision forever changed my...

48 Hours in Nashville: The best bites of Music City

By Lauren Lane Nashville gets most of its acclaim from country music and professional sports teams, but this city is full of experimental flavors and culinary creations that cannot be found anywhere else. Visitors may come for a Predators hockey game or a concert at...

Pumpkin Carving 101

By Serena Bailey We’re a week out from Halloween, which means it’s almost time for pumpkin carving. My mom is the master of all things holidays as far as I’m concerned and has carved at least one pumpkin every year for as long as I can remember. So this year when I...

Bullet Journaling: A Simple How To Guide

By Serena Bailey If, like me, you spent any time on Pinterest this summer, you’ve probably heard of bullet journals and seen the pictures of washi tape-covered pages and handwriting that you could only dream of having. After coveting the notebook spreads I was seeing...