4 reasons colleges and universities should stop awarding honorary degrees

for a lot of students, their graduation ceremony is the last stop on a road filled with emotional breakdowns, self-discovery and resilience. but for others, the journey wasn’t that deep for them. why?

Rayvon C.June 6, 2018education, college, university, hbcu, pwi, degree

all bglo's matter: a black, greek-lettered organization’s guide to running the yard

at universities across the world, black greek-lettered organizations (bglo’s) have one ultimate goal, to run the yard (yard = campus). but for more reasons than one, a lot of undergraduate chapters have lost sight of what it actually takes to run the yard. check out these thought starters that may be helpful in helping your undergraduate chapter live its best life and avoid campus extinction.

Rayvon C.March 18, 2018running the yard, college, hbcu, pwi, education, divine nine

10 things college graduates need to remember after they get their degree

college is a time where you find out so much about yourself. you make friends, you lose friends, and then you make new friends again. you’re tested on every side as you tackle grades, extra-curricular activities, family back home, relationships and a lit social life. but what happens when you cross the stage and are thrown into life after graduation?

Rayvon C.November 6, 2017education, college, pwi, hbcu, degree

5 questions you need to ask yourself before deciding to go to graduate school

it seems like there’s a lot more people going to college than ever before. and because of that, the undergraduate degree is becoming less and less of a “wow” factor when you’re out seeking a well-paying job — a reality which has prompted many of us to attend graduate school.

Rayvon C.August 11, 2017education, pwi, hbcu, grad school

8 things you need to know about attending graduate school

if you're one of those people who has decided to take on the challenge, here are some things you need to keep in mind to ensure you get the most out of your experience.

Rayvon C.February 3, 2017graduate school, education, pwi, hbcu

15 song titles that describe the types of line brothers and line sisters in every d9 organization

while the definitions of what a line bother/sister is to you may vary, the characteristics of certain types of line brothers/sisters is something that has remain unchanged.

Rayvon C.December 19, 2016education, pwi, hbcu, divine nine, aka, aphia, dst, ques, iotas, kappas, zetas, sigmas, sgrhos

11 things you need to know about life after college

life after college affects people in different ways. whether you are a traditional student who went to college right after high school or a non-traditional student who took some time off before completing college, there are certain common experiences many students have when they finally graduate.

Rayvon C.September 6, 2016education, college, pwi, hbcu

5 reasons you shouldn't beat yourself up for not graduating college on time

college is arguably one of the best times of your life. it's a time when most of us question everything and learn much about who we are as individuals.

Rayvon C.July 28, 2016education, graduation, pwi, hbcu

8 myths about being paper or made in black greek lettered organizations

conversations about being paper and made in greek organizations are not new to the greek world or those outside of it.

Rayvon C.July 19, 2016pwi, hbcu, divine nine, aka, aphia, kappas, sgrhos, dst, ques, iotas, sigmas, zetas

11 things entering freshmen should know before entering college

college is arguably one of the best times of your life. you learn about yourself in ways you wouldn’t have otherwise known.

Rayvon C.February 26, 2016education, pwi, hbcu

10 questions all interests should ask themselves before approaching greeks

so you think you've caught the "school daze"? ask yourself these questions before moving forward.

Rayvon C.February 19, 2016greeks, divine nine, black greeks, hbcu, pwi, college, nphc

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