Freshman 15 Be Damned!

Freshman 15 Be Damned!

Do It Your Way; Shed Those Pounds in Your Time By Crystal Myers, Marshall University. Summer break is finally here and it’s time to head to the beach. But after months of late-night snacking and becoming great friends with the Jimmy John’s delivery guy, you’re not feeling your best when dressed in a tiny bikini. It’s(…)

24 Hours in St Louis, Gateway to the West

24 Hours in St Louis, Gateway to the West

A day trip to Saint Louis By Crystal Myers, Marshall University When I get the travel itch, it’s impossible not to scratch. So I recently took full advantage of a day off and booked a Megabus trip to St. Louis.  This was my first adventure in Missouri, but considering the fun I had in less(…)

Color Me RAD 5K Hits the Jersey Shore and College Tourist Was There

Color Me RAD 5K Hits the Jersey Shore and College Tourist Was There

Turning a Grey Morning in to a Color Me RAD Extravaganza The drizzling rain couldn’t keep thousands of people from flocking to the Jersey Shore edition of ‘Color Me Rad 5k’ at the PNC Arts Center.  College Tourist was there and took in the sights of costumes and color that makes up this rainbow extravaganza. (…)

What’s Your Major?:Why You Should Study History at University

What’s Your Major?:Why You Should Study History at University

Study What You Love, Let Your Passion Lead You. By Jordan Harris, University of Leeds, UK It is not uncommon to be sat round a table with adults and be asked why I chose to study history at university, it is normally the precursor to the even more awkward question ‘what are you going to(…)

A Hometown Within the Big City

A Hometown Within the Big City

Great University Neighborhoods: Boston University’s Brookline By Madeline Rae, Boston University. Boston is home to some of the cutest and most unique neighborhoods in the country. Half the fun of being a student in Boston is having that big city atmosphere while also being able to explore these small-town neighborhoods and get the different vibes(…)

A Day in the Life: University of Miami

A Day in the Life: University of Miami

Students Give Us a Small Snapshot of Life on Campus at U Miami. College Tourist chats with students and the study abroad office at University of Miami to discover the best things about studying both on and off campus. Students can enjoy the campus pool and snacks from the delicious food trucks like HipPops.  However approximately(…)

10 Top Must Do’s While You’re at the ZOU!

10 Top Must Do’s While You’re at the ZOU!

 It’s Easy to Embrace the Black and Gold with So Many Ways to Enjoy the Mizzou Campus By Darion Wu, University of Missouri – Columbia Columbia, Missouri, the fifth-largest city in Missouri and in Mid-Missouri, is home to over 35,000 students from Mizzou all seeking degrees. With a population of 110, 438 and rising, this city(…)

What’s Your Major?  The Value of Journalism in This World

What’s Your Major? The Value of Journalism in This World

 Information is invaluable, journalists are the gateway to the public By Brian Ashburn, Minnesota State University For the first 12 years of my life, I was convinced that I was going attend UCLA, play soccer and become a lawyer with skills to rival Matlock. I used to come home from elementary school and tell my(…)

Live Like a Local in Fargo-Moorhead, Where to Go & What to Do.

Live Like a Local in Fargo-Moorhead, Where to Go & What to Do.

20 Things for Students to Do, Eat and See in Fargo ND/Moorhead MN By Brian Ashburn, University of Minnesota Downtown Fargo Many people are unaware of the amazing finds that are nestled in downtown Fargo. There are a ton of little shops catering to every whimsical purchase you desire. Although I’m not a huge window(…)

10 Things to Know Before You Study Abroad in the UK

10 Things to Know Before You Study Abroad in the UK

Live Like a Local in the UK, From Festivals to Fresher’s Week. By Jordan Harris, University of Leeds, UK British Humour The British sense of humour is an odd one. It is definitely an acquired taste; however it runs through the veins of every British passport holder! Hard to describe, it is a mixture of(…)