The 2022 midterm elections are just around the corner. In college, we think of “midterms” more in relation to our exam schedule than in politics. But the “midterm” election isn’t a test -it just means we’re halfway through the current presidency. A third of U.S. senate seats are up for Read more…
There are so many items to consider as you pack for college. A quick Google search will spit back thousands (and thousands) of packing lists. We even have a few lists and videos of our own. We’re usually advocates for the “less is more” packing mentality (Oxford does, after all, Read more…
We know there is a lot to consider as you embark on your college experience. Whether or not you’ll get a job and where you might work is just one of a hundred other decisions you’ll make as you start your Miami experience. Today, we’re breaking down some resources that Read more…
Miami students typically spend half of their college years in a residence hall, so it’s easy to become an expert. I may only be one (recently graduated) student, but here are some of the do’s and don’ts I took away from my experience of living on campus for two years Read more…
With over 200 majors and minors to choose from, everyone’s path at Miami looks different. What’s more, more than half of students change their major at least once in their college career. So whether you are an incoming student trying to decide what major to choose or a current student Read more…
You might feel a bit overwhelmed as you gear up to attend orientation in just a couple of weeks. So we reached out to our student orientation coordinators for a glimpse of what to expect. Emily and Elle are taking over the blog today to give you some insight! 1. Read more…
I’ve always been someone who looks on the bright side. I see the glass half full. If life hands me lemons, I make lemonade. Being positive is a great thing . . . unless it’s regarding your COVID-19 test. You probably know someone who has had the virus, and it Read more…
There is no denying that this holiday season is going to look and feel different than in year’s past. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our holiday traditions may change, but I hope the common thread that remains is spending time with family – at least, in some capacity. Read more…
You’ve seen it. People wearing their mask hanging from one ear. Or letting it slip below the nose. Or pulling it down to talk to people. Or wearing the same mask over and over. Or touching the mask frequently. Now that Miami is mandating, with limited exceptions, wearing a mask Read more…
Spending time in quarantine or isolation this fall probably isn’t *quite* the picture you have as you pack up and start heading to Oxford. But trust us on this one: it’s definitely wise to plan ahead and be ready for these very real possibilities. So first thing’s first. What’s the Read more…