Dear Abe, I had the worst housing slot, and I’m stuck in a dorm I didn’t want. Everyone says it’s going to be miserable. What do I do? First of all, I understand your complaints. Centre’s housing system isn’t the easiest to deal with—and you’re telling me. I’m stuck outside in the wind and the […]
Category: Advice
Ask Abe: I Feel Left Out!
Dear Abe, how do I make friends if I didn’t rush? I feel left out! Don’t worry! I didn’t rush either. Running up a hill is kind of hard for an immobile metal statue like myself (if I was able to rush I would definitely have gone ΣΑΕ though). There are a few things to […]
The CentEthicist: Is It Ethical to Use a Club Just for the Free Food?
Dear Ethicist, I want to attend an event for a club on campus because there will be free food, but I don’t really have any interest in the organization. Apart from the free food, I know I will gain nothing intellectually or recreationally from going. I am almost out of flex dollars and Cowan upsets […]
Ask Abe: Internship Troubles
“How do I look for research and internship positions? I know the CCPD exists, but how do you get started?” Thank you so much for asking! We all know that Centre has a wondrous array of resources for us to take advantage of, but how do we actually go about using these resources effectively? Not […]
Flipping the Script: A Brief Guide to Thanksgiving Diversions
by Connor Parks Aren’t you just SO EXCITED to go home for Thanksgiving this year? Those long-awaited “welcome backs,” hugs from grandparents and pets, rediscovering showering without shoes… and the inconsolable existential dread of political polarisation? If you’re anything like me, the anxiety of election aftermath may be seriously overshadowed by the unease of the […]
Ask Abe: Time Spent On Studying?
Dear Abe, should I be spending exactly 2-3 hours on classwork for every hour spent in class? Absolutely not. If you have a professor specify that, please know that they are about to assign an insane amount of homework for no reason. Of course, some classes do require a significant amount of work outside of […]
The CentEthicist: Laundry Loads
Dear Ethicist, My residence hall has very few washers and dryers and I barely have time to do my laundry due to my busy schedule. It is late at night and I need to go to bed, but all the washers are full. One of the washers has been done for several minutes now and […]
Post-Election Blues? Here Are Some Tips
by Jenna Nicodemus If you are feeling overwhelmed by the election, you are not alone. While the past three elections have all been characterized by great swaths of emotion, this election in particular has, without a doubt, been uniquely tumultuous. Here are some tips, tricks, advice and resources for those struggling with strong feelings during […]
Ask Abe: Seeking Help
Dear Abe, why does being successful at Centre come at the cost of my mental health? It doesn’t have to! There are plenty of resources available to Centre students to help them cope with difficult classes and busy schedules. My first, and strongest, recommendation is to contact the Centre Learning Commons, specifically Dr. Brian Cusato […]
10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman
by McKenzie Snellgrove Entering your freshman year of college can be one of the most terrifying experiences you’ve ever had, and yet, at the same time, one of the most exciting! College can be intimidating, unfamiliar, isolating, and overwhelming, especially during the first few weeks. When I was a freshman, I found myself wondering if […]