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How to Make a Fabulous Four-Year Class Plan

April 21, 2026

How to Make a Fabulous Four-Year Class Plan By Zoe, a Peer Tutor Let me set the scene: You’re just about to start your freshman year of college at UNC, and you can’t wait to plan for your first semester … Read more

Staying True to Art

April 16, 2026

Staying True to Art By Zane, a Peer Tutor The narrative started long before I stepped onto UNC’s campus. In high school, the pressure to “optimize” myself for college applications was suffocating. Every hour had to have a measurable return … Read more

March 23, 2026

Navigating Study Abroad in Japan By Trevor, a Peer Tutor Study abroad is often the highlight of students’ undergraduate careers. In fact, I think about it every day not only for the experience, but because it changed how I approach … Read more

Breaking it Down: Compartmentalizing Your Writing

March 4, 2026

Breaking it Down: Compartmentalizing Your Writing By Catherine, a Writing Coach As an English major, I have to admit: sitting down to write for long periods of time is difficult sometimes. Even when I’m working in a productive environment—a quiet … Read more

Sleep: The Secret to Academic Success

February 24, 2026

Sleep: The Secret to Academic Success By a Peer Tutor There’s nothing that says college quite like thinking you want to take an 8 AM class your freshman year. You go to the first few classes, learn some interesting topics, … Read more

Pursuing Your Passion in College

December 1, 2025

Pursuing Your Passion in College By Kara, a Peer Tutor The Pressure to “Look Good on Paper” What if the secret to thriving in college isn’t stacking your resume, but following your joy? Many students enter college feeling pressured to … Read more

Job Searching as an International Student

November 3, 2025

Job Searching as an International Student By a Peer Tutor As an international student in the US, the process of job searching can seem daunting. While job searching itself is already a challenging process for everyone, many factors add to … Read more

The Joys and Struggles of a Double Major

September 16, 2025

The Joys and Struggles of a Double Major By Mary, a Peer Tutor With over 70 majors and minors and a student population full of passionate individuals, it’s quite common to meet people at Carolina who have a double major … Read more

April 11, 2025

Navigating the Student Housing Market By Becca, a Peer Tutor Access to shelter is one of humankind’s basic needs, and UNC students are not immune to that fact. While first-year students are required to live in UNC’s glamorous dorms, many … Read more