By Evette JahangiriThe 2022-2023 school year is well under way for thousands of students across the nation. With it, many are hoping for a year of renewal and change. Broadly defined, universities are obligated to provide their students with reasonable religious accommodations so they can practice their respective faith. The first amendment of the constitution includes the…
By MG StaffThe first year of college will transform your life. You will become a more independent person and learn to make big and small decisions on your own. You will meet many new people, make new friends, and probably even fall in love with someone special. All these changes are associated with high-stress levels and psychological…
By MG StaffIf you or your child will be celebrating a graduation this year, there’s a good chance you may have to commemorate this milestone totally or partially at home. In an effort to keep you and your family safe, you may feel that you have to eliminate some elements of your celebration. However, there are some…
By MG StaffIn 1962, the Supreme Court in the United States passed a ruling that banned prayers sponsored by schools. The court only allowed private prayers where a few students could meet and pray without involving the entire school. Some analysts believe this was the genesis of the many religious-social challenges in U.S. schools today. Specifically, religion…
By manalmoazzamAh, August, how I’ve missed you. How I’ve missed this month of fall colors everywhere you look, eau de Pumpkin Spice everywhere you sniff, and…an entire new Freshman class, shaking like fall leaves with fear and eager anticipation of everything that their first year at college has to offer? Oh, I remember those days well (hey,…
By There is no doubt that finishing high school is a very relieving, yet stressful time. I think each person goes through different phases, naturally, and attending university is a critical transition. One is no longer technically under their parents’ wings. Everyone has different experiences going to university. Some people want to stay where they lived…
By vanessaelshamyI struggled in college. As the years passed, things like school work and making friends became easier, but being sure of who I was as a person unfortunately got harder for me. It took a great toll on my mental health and turned me into a person I did not at all want to be….
By Rabea AliBeing Muslim on a Catholic college campus certainly has its ups and downs. First off, there’s the inevitable challenge of being different from the majority. While there is a significant population of Muslims on my campus, we are a minority and are often looked at with a lesser value in the eyes of students….
By Guest BloggerWritten by Anonymous. They tell you that the first year of college life will be nothing short of a miracle. The beginning of a new life and a new you – free to be whoever you want and go wherever you want (now that your parents are not around). You are under the impression…
By Dena IgustiMuslim Student Associations (MSAs) are often formed to raise awareness and understand Islam on college campuses. They are also meant to create safe havens for Muslim students and to create a sense of community among Muslim students in largely non-Muslim colleges. However, many MSAs often deter Muslims from joining due to their toxic environments. Whether…
By Guest BloggerGoing into my first year of college, away from home, as a first generation, only daughter, and youngest child in a Muslim family — I was in for a big surprise as I began my journey in learning some important life lessons. I had to do some serious convincing in order to attend school away…
By Guest BloggerFor incoming freshmen, college is absolutely terrifying. It’s not an easy adjustment, especially when you’re moving far away from home. You’re thrown into a huge pool with unfamiliar faces and are told to figure it out on your own. It’s easy to be negatively influenced or tempted when you’re in such a new environment. Consider…
By MG StaffIt’s Dec. 8, 2015: The time of year where either many high school seniors are getting ready to send off their college applications or are anxiously waiting for their early decisions on Dec. 15. I am one of them. As any ambitious high school senior, this year was where I could make it or break…
By sanazaheerBack to where? Ahhh- Yes, back to school! Like all good things even summer break must come to an end and even though you’d rather crawl up underneath your bed to escape the wrath of school life, you unfortunately cannot. Here’s a list of reasons why returning back to school gets on our nerves! 1….
By MG StaffIt’s that time of year again. People all around the world have their noses crammed in books, notes, and power points, studying for upcoming exams. Whether you are a college student prepping for the GRE or final exams, or a high schooler getting ready for that big SAT, you are probably nervous just thinking about…
