Last week I drove myself back up over the border into Canada. Although it’s only a five-hour drive, it took me closer to eight hours due to the fact I had to pull into a McDonald’s parking lot halfway through to attend class via hotspot (one of the perks of Zoom University). Later that evening, …
The original plans I had for spring break involved a trip to Texas. I was supposed to be one of nearly 20 students to attend the 2020 SXSW festival. I was looking forward to it for two reasons. The first one being I had never been to Texas before and the second was because the …
Look, let’s be real, grad life ain’t easy and it sure as heck ain’t cheap. Last year we gave you the 7 Tips for Budgeting Like A Pro in Syracuse, and now we’re back with seven more to help keep that bank account green(ish) and you out of the red. Get them rewards cards If …
As grad students, many of us of have been through the whole apartment shopping thing in our undergraduate careers. Now it’s time to do it all over again but, where do I start? Considering where to live can be pretty hectic on top of registration, financial aid and all of the other obligations you have …
If you are a new graduate looking for somewhere to live, this article can be a note for you. Personally, I would like to highly recommend Westcott Street, which is to the east of main campus. As a current graduate, I am living on Westcott Street and I really like this place. Firstly, I think …
By the time someone completes a few years of college, there’s a good chance that they feel ready to add a furry (or scaley) friend into their home and life. It is my belief that the only pet suitable for a (responsible) college student is a cat. Here’s why: Convenience The more convenient you want …
Every year, more and more people join our Orange Squad. For most students, relocating in a new city, or even a new country, is never an easy thing. And the first as well as the most important mission for them is to find a good apartment to settle down. In this article, I’ll introduce two apartments, describe …
I am used to small schools with tight-knit environments. I’m sure a few of my fellow Newhouse classmates can relate. I graduated high school with 42 classmates, all who I had spent most of my life with. Then I went to an undergraduate institution that hovered around 1,000 students total. As if that wasn’t a …
It’s that time of year: the Newhouse graduate class of 2017 is getting ready to move out and the graduate class of 2018 is moving in. Some of us are moving home with our parents (no shame in my money-saving game) and some of us are on to our next great adventure in a brand-new …