As a college student, finances can get tight. The trope of the Ramen-noodle-eating pupil does, unfortunately, hold at least a little truth. For those who are fresh out of high school and living on their own for the first time, the process of learning how to manage spending [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“I’m going to a log cabin in Wisconsin.” “I’m working over spring break.” “Staying home.” “I’m just working.” “Just staying home.”
[Continue Reading »]“I will go to [the University of] Iowa for Computer Science.” “I will transfer to the University of Iowa.” “I will complete two years here before transferring to [the University of] Iowa.” “After Kirkwood, I plan to go for Radiology Technician.” “Transfer to the University of Iowa.”
[Continue Reading »]Seasonal depression is real. This time of year, students tend to either strongly invest themselves in their studies or have little to no motivation due to stress levels. It is crucial to have a healthy work-life balance along with being able to indulge in self-care and activities. The [Continue Reading »]
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With the increases in costs of nearly everything these days, students are finding the prices of textbooks to be frustrating. Many classes have transitioned to a Day-1-Digital (D1D) format, a stark change to what used to be a paper textbook for every class. Day-1-Digital automatically charges students’ Kirkwood [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]They’re fast, easy and handy. When entering a drive-through, there are typically three simple steps. These steps include driving up to the order screen, paying at the window and receiving your order. Recently, many drive-throughs workers have been asking, “Would you like to leave a tip for the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Imagine this: you have 10 minutes before your next class, and you are starving. The only problem is, you don’t have any food in your bag and your class is nowhere near the new Café in Iowa Hall. Your only option is to tough it out for the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Staying healthy during the fluctuating weather of an Iowa winter can be difficult, especially as college students who are around many other students, faculty and staff while on campus. Some of the tips we’ve gathered to stay healthy this season are to get plenty of sleep, drink water, [Continue Reading »]
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Many ask or make statements like “Why celebrate Valentine’s Day, or what’s the point?” Well my answer to that is yes we should celebrate. The modern celebration of Valentine’s Day as a holiday dedicated to expressing love and affection dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries. It [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]There are few things in the world that are more daunting than a massive pile of homework and college assignments rapidly approaching their due dates. Returning to college after a break and having to immediately face such a pile is no easy task, but there are ways to [Continue Reading »]
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