College

Greek Speak: Behind The Scenes at Sorority Rush
To protect the traditions and longstanding process, sorority rush is inherently shrouded in secrecy. Every chapter keeps their plans hush hush, current members can’t talk to potential new members, and everything – from rush songs to what snacks they’ll be serving – is kept on total lock down.
The Post-Grad Journey: How Adult
I’m not even five months out of college, and the word “adult” seems to have taken on an entirely new meaning. It appears that the idea of being an adult is boggling post-grads, such as myself, night and day – even over mundane things. Facebook status updates don’t lie, especially when recent grads are excited to update the world about their climb into adulthood.
Which Colleges Have the Most Sexually Satisfied Students?
We’re all about scientific studies that explore sexuality, and that’s why we immediately read this latest one about which region in America is the most sexually satisfied. It got us to wondering if these stats matched up to college campuses? Are Midwestern college students more sexually satisfied than east coast college students? We’re throwing the question out to you!
A Day in the Life of a College Student
A few days ago, The Huffington Post provided its readers with a BLS pie chart that depicted the daily schedule of the average college student. Apparently, we are barely grooming, sleeping 8+ hours, and living “pretty awesome” lives.
CollegeCandy’s Guide to On-Campus Jobs
Going to college is so much more than hauling your butt out of bed before noon on a Friday to sit in the back of a lecture hall and attempt the daily Sudoku. In order to even be considered for a job in this economy, students are expected to pull great grades, take on multiple leadership roles on campus and still manage to avoid going completely broke (not to mention swing awesome summer internships).
The 7 People Who Will Drive You Crazy Freshman Year
Freshman year is an incredible experience. For many, it’s the first taste of Keystone freedom, the first foray into frat parties out into the world. You‘ll drink with meet people from all walks of life. You’ll quickly wonder how you ever survived without your newfound friends. But be warned: for every awesome new friend that you make, you’ll find yourself face to face with an enemy.
Greek Speak: So You Want to Join a Sorority?
As a die-hard sorority girl, I have no problem admitting that I know exactly what it takes to successfully join the sorority that is right for YOU. And trust me, there is one. It might not seem like it on the first day of rush when you’re being shuttled from house to house and having 3 minute conversations with tons of girls, but there is. And when you get in there and connect with the members, you’ll know it.

Forget Money! Here are 5 Majors That Will Make You Want to Work
Obviously the current job market isn’t looking so hot for anyone right now. Most of us don’t have a trust fund to fall back on, and the state of our economy makes attending grad school a distant dream for so many of us.
Vaseline: A College Girl’s Best Friend
Today marks the 140th birthday of our good and loyal friend, Vaseline. Here is to all of those good times we’ve had when we’ve needed you most. I keep you by my bed, in my bag, and in the car. I pick you up, dip my finger in your gooey residue and primp and prime to my utmost pleasure. You’re cheap, you’re handy, and you’re my BFF.
College Won’t Get You a Job, But It’s Still Worth It
Recently, there have been several stories questioning the worth of a college education. Are we paying too much for a future that consists of scanning the classifieds for low-skilled work in flannel jammies while spooning Ben and Jerry’s into our higher-educated bodies?
Candy Dish: Which College Town Reigns Supreme?
• The best college towns in the country.
• Christian Siriano rocks Fashion Week.
• Is Willow Smith the next Rihanna?
• And with that, we officially hate Rachel Bilson.
• Craigslist people are really weird.
• Would you de-friend an ex on Facebook?
Stressed? Homesick? Feelin’ Blue? How Not to Eat Your Feelings
Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Sure, we all do to some degree! Food is one of the necessities of life, but it’s also a source of comfort for those times when you are feeling sad, stressed, homesick, angry, or [insert emotion here]. This occasional indulgence usually isn’t a problem, but when you start responding to every emotion with food it becomes a problem in more than one way.
So… You’ve Never Seen a Football Game
Ever feel like you’re the only one sitting on the couch, mindlessly staring at the TV with no idea what’s going on? Are phrases like “point conversion”, “fumble” and “fourth down” completely foreign to you? Well have no fear, here are a few simple things to keep in mind so that you can keep your head afloat during Monday Night Football. Grab the chips and dip, and prep yourself for kickoff!
Celebrating the High Holidays Away From Home
For many Jewish college freshmen, this will probably be the first time you are celebrating the High Holidays away from home. Many schools, mine included, still have classes during Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur. It is definitely a big change from observing these big days at home. You can bet your laundry money that your dining hall won’t be providing lox and a shmear to break the fast, but that shouldn’t stop you from experiencing these days in a way that makes your feel comfortable.
Greek Speak: Let’s Talk Greek Life
Hello future, present, and past college sorority women (and creepy guys trying to get in on the juicy sorority gossip)!! My name is Megan, I’m a Junior, I go to Purdue, and I am so excited to be CollegeCandy’s Ultimate Sorority Girl! (Also, I like exclamation points.)
The Post-Grad Journey: Something’s Missing
I was one of those kids that never really got homesick when I was in college. While my friends would have occasional breakdowns and cry about not being with their families or their hometown friends, I never spent too much time dwelling on what I could have been missing at home – I was too busy doing everything else.