Entries from May 2008

May 31, 2008

5.31.08 Featured blogs of the day

It’s always rough when you come home for the summer to find that your parents are becoming air rifle-toting rednecks. [The Continued Adventured of Amazing Cheastypants]
An open letter to jackass neighbors. [The Desert Mermaid]
Any grad student working all night in their office has probably had the universal run-in with the early morning cleaning staff. One [...]

May 29, 2008

5.29.08 Featured blogs of the day

Just when you thought you had frat guys all figured out — the green frat house. [Sanguine et Purpure]
Even interesting classes can be ruined by that girl. [LOLSAM]
A “ridiculously long” tribute to the most classic of summer jobs. [In Development]
Tired of data entry or administrative work at your internship? You could be cleaning up snapping [...]

May 28, 2008

Email issue

I’ve just been informed that emails are bouncing back from alex@studentbloggers.org. I’m currently working with support to resolve this and apologize if you have tried to contact me and not been able to.
For the time being, if you would like to submit a blog or otherwise contact me, leave a comment and note if it [...]

May 27, 2008

5.27.08 Featured blogs of the day

Jillianne of [Kill Jill Goes To College] writes on myUsearchblog.com asking, “Are frivolous college amenities worth the extra tuition?“
A graduation looked forward to since 5th grade comes with a surprise commencement speech from a comedy legend and recognition as a top student journalist (among a few other student bloggers). [SeanBlanda.com]
The Phillipines’ Commission on Higher Ed [...]

May 25, 2008

5.25.08 Featured blogs of the day

A benefit of being the only one left on campus on Memorial Day weekend. [The Ramblings of Lewis]
Noticing the differences between hanging with college friends and home friends. [Sitting idly]
Taking a summer class with 5 relatives? Different. One of whom is grandma who might just start correcting the instructor? High potential for awkward hilarity. [Bits [...]

May 23, 2008

5.23.08 Featured blogs of the day

What’s more interesting than a well researched entomology dissertation? A completely unresearched entomology dissertation. [Blog!]
Sometimes a head wound just isn’t enough to catch a break in class. [Pink Shoes]
Apparently it’s not a good week for bodily fluids in class. [thegreylady21]
New blog added: Pink Shoes, thegreylady21

May 21, 2008

5.21.08 Featured blogs of the day

“10 things to do when you’re not writing but you still want to learn.” (for screenwriting students & otherwise) [i write with pictures]
Thinking of applying to med school? Stublogger Jonathan is studying for his MCATs by making a site to help you study for yours. [Getting Into Medical School: A First Hand Account]
Mexican college students: [...]

May 19, 2008

5.19.08 Featured blogs of the day

The many refuted expectations when first coming to college. [EphBlog]
A student blogger’s mom (also a student blogger) graduates college and serves as collegiate inspriation. [Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio....]
Forget the coffee house, try studying in the bar. [I hate my thesis]
Tip link: Hack your college bars. [Hack College]

May 17, 2008

5.17.08 Featured blogs of the day

To prepare you for next year, Slate’s coverage of procrastination. [I Hate My Thesis]
Alleged police brutality at Wesleyan end of year party. The first post and the latest. [Wesleying]
Tip link: General advice from a student/blogger/activist — Studying should be fun. [Study Hacks]

May 16, 2008

5.15.08 Featured blogs of the day

Little white earbuds cause a four-way debate (3L-proctor-prof-douchebag) during a final. [Negligent Use of a Dangerous Mind]
Commencement speakers making it all about themselves is not appreciated at C of C. [Conservative Amazons]
Attending gradutation can provide collegiate closure even for distance students. [Life as I know it]
Pet peeve OTD: reality shows giving away internships while disenfranchising [...]