Heidi* was only a freshman in college when she first tried Adderall. “I was getting a grip on college life, hadn’t learned how to procrastinate right and obviously had a hard time handling my workload. I discovered caffeine gum at the campus convenience store and had been getting through all-nighters with that, but then someone told me that Adderall was way better, and I wouldn’t have to eat 10 cups of coffee worth of caffeine in gum,” she said.
Alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and heroin—these are the forms of substance abuse one …

In college, you’re not just a student—you’re a businesswoman, a leader, an academic, a social butterfly. We found appropriate outfits for each occasion, so you can focus on showing off your personality, no matter where you are.
Situation: Meeting with a professor
Hopefully your interaction with instructors won’t be limited to a lecture hall. Maybe you’re meeting up to discuss a research proposal, exam or interesting idea from class, butthey are still your professors outside of class. Show that you respect their time and position by looking put-together.
You don’t need to dress …

After splurging on college necessities such as textbooks, a laptop, and food, we often find ourselves in a rut when it comes to shopping for affordable personal care items. Mochi’s Beauty Director Destynee Powell offers a college-friendly approach to affordable makeup, hair and skin care products for both girls and guys. Check out her picks below to start shopping and saving.

As college students, weekdays consist of endless readings and papers, followed by long nights of partying and dancing. Before you know it, your mind and body are over-worked and far from being relaxed. We talked to acupuncturist Dr. Park Suk Jun for tips on how to relieve some common effects of stress inside your dorm room—for free.
Whether at home or in class, I am always staring into the screen of my laptop or phone. Recently, I discovered that I constantly rub my eyes because of increased eye fatigue. Here’s how …

During my senior year of high school, I applied to over 40 scholarships. Filling out applications was stressful enough, but so was waiting to hear back from the organizations. Day after day, I kept receiving letters that read: “We are sorry to inform you…” As if the college rejections weren’t bad enough.

Maybe you’ve never seen snow before and will be spending the next four years at a college in the Northeast. Perhaps you expect sub-zero temperatures in December, but are headed to a college in California or Georgia. Before you head off to your new second home, make sure you pack some key items to help you adjust to your new climate.

Fitting a whole year’s worth of clothes and accessories into a dorm room can be a challenge,especially when you share the space with other people. These tested tips will help you maximize storage space and minimize roommate conflicts.

Minimize clutter with containers

Vertical storage drawers are great for keeping makeup, jewelry and small items organized. Place them on top of dressers or desks to use your space efficiently.
Plastic tubs that fit underneath your bed are perfect for storing seasonal clothes that you don’t need to access often.
Drawer dividers are a great …

You probably have heard the following phrases at least once in your life:

“It’s harder for Asians to get into good schools.”
“All Asians want to be doctors, engineers, lawyers, or maybe bankers.”
“The Ivy League schools are Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and Berkeley.”

Affirmative action remains one of the most controversial issues facing Asian Americans. While the educational decree was established to prevent inequality and discrimination, some would argue that it hurts rather than benefits Asian Americans. But before putting this issue up for debate, let’s first address what exactly affirmative action is and how it affects our lives.

I remember the college application process like it was yesterday. From applying early decision in November to finishing the rest of my applications late December (like any good procrastinator, I hit the “submit” button five minutes before heading out to ring in the new year); to the breathless refreshing of my email in the school computer labs in March. I’ll never forget the disappointment of being deferred, then rejected from my first-choice college and months later, the rush of relief that came with accepting a spot at my now alma-mater, New York University.

Moving away for college means freedom from curfews, chores and parental watchdogs. But it also means leaving behind the sweet, sweet comforts of a home-cooked meal. For a lot of Asian Americans, the switch from Mom’s special noodles to cafeteria chow mein can be big letdown, so we’ve put together a few recipes that you can make in your dorm microwave or common area kitchen, as well as tips for keeping a well-stocked pantry in a tiny living space.

College is like going through puberty all over again: you learn, you grow, you change and you shape how you want to live your life. Rather than simply submitting to the clichéd, disaffected-youth lifestyle, college students are realizing the amount of power and responsibility that comes with their newfound freedom and transition into adult life. Here are the top 10 colleges in the U.S. that are leading the way in fashioning “green citizens” of tomorrow.
College of the Atlantic (Bar Harbor, ME). This liberal arts college literally brainwashes you into going …

Committing to an academic and professional career in environmental studies can not only benefit Mother Nature, but your financial aid as well. Here is a selection of environmental studies scholarships to help out those set on learning and making a difference in our environment.
Annie’s Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship
Annie’s Homegrown, which makes organic, all-natural pasta, snacks, and mac and cheese, is dedicated to supporting future generations of farmers. Annie’s gives a total of $50,000 in awards to students pursuing studies in sustainable and organic agriculture.
Eligibility: Must be a full-time undergraduate …

The most common types of nightmare roommates and how to get through the semester without killing each other.