Returning to University life after a full month of holiday celebrations and vacation time can be a harsh transition. Fortunately, there is a nice cushion of time to relax and reconnect, most commonly ...

I don’t know if the people at Tackle Box during happy hour feel the same way, but this is one of the most important weeks of the semester for me. One of the best presents Georgetown gives to its ...

It’s almost time for everyone’s favorite week of the semester — syllabus week. The first week of classes is like a peace offering. It is the one time in the semester you are guaranteed free time to ...

The first week of classes, AKA syllabus week, is notorious for being the "easy" week of college. Your professors tend to use class time to go over the syllabi (hence the nickname), and not assign too ...

Ingrid J. Paredes is a Ph.D. candidate in chemical engineering at New York University. You can find her on Twitter @ingridjoylyn. At the beginning, however, I was weary. The course sought to introduce ...

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Last fall, I spent the first week of college getting donuts with my hallmate, shopping for posters in Houston Hall, and doing the slightest bit of homework. That was expected though; it was syllabus ...

Many students view the beginning of the semester as the easiest part. From the casual reviewing of syllabuses to the inevitable homework-free first week, it’s a blessing compared to the ups and downs ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. As another academic year rolls in, students across campus prepare for a week full ...

Back to school season is all about saying goodbye to summer and preparing to hit the books — or whatever else you’ve got planned this fall. Thankfully, you can snag some discounted bites and sips at ...