Her Campus at SBU
Hometown Legend
I miss the smell of ripe grapes in the early fall more than I thought I would. It’s bittersweet that in a year from now, I may be in...
Her Campus at Buffalo
Keeping Those Hometown Connections While At College
Graduation doesn't mean goodbye; here are some realistic ways to stay in touch with your friends from home after leaving for college.
Her Campus at Buffalo
Same Time Next Year?
An overview of my trip to Cape Cod and why it's so significant to me.
Her Campus at UCSB
THE AWKWARD IN-BETWEEN OF YOUR FIRST SUMMER HOME FROM COLLEGE
As I prepare to pack up my freshman dorm, I find myself feeling sad to be going home. Returning home for the summer has made me realize that I...
Her Campus at U Mass Amherst
Hometown Friends Hit Different: Why Staying In Touch Matters
There’s just something about hometown friends that hits in a way no one else really can. These are the people who knew through every random phase, including the questionable...
Her Campus at Wisconsin
WHY STAYING HOME FOR SPRING BREAK CAN ACTUALLY BE GREAT
Why skipping the extravagant trip and spending break at home can be the perfect reset
Her Campus at SBU
A Local’s Guide to Western New York
I’ve lived in the Buffalo area, specifically in the Southtowns, my whole life. After twenty years here, I’ve built up quite the list of some "hidden gems" that would...
Her Campus at UCSB
Coming To Terms With Moving Home After Graduation
Graduating college without a postgrad plan, this reflective article explores moving home after college, overcoming societal expectations, embracing family time, saving money, and finding clarity, purpose, and career direction.
Her Campus at Cal State Chico
Living Between Two Worlds
For Gabby, living between her hometown and her college town feels like living two different lives. One place holds the version of her she grew up as and the...