If you’ve been on campus recently, you’re bound to have seen parents running around, blue-robed students taking photos, and Facilities workers building imposing structures. While it’s a busy time of year regardless, with finals and undergraduate move-out, Commencement is upon us as well.

With many of this semester’s career fairs having already past, students may be thinking about internships. While the summer is a long way off, easing into applications and making them a yearlong background project can be helpful. Juggling academics, social life, and well-being along with your career search can be complicated, and while Spectrum wants to emphasize that self-care should come before your job hunt, we’re also here to make your life a little easier by providing tips on how best to organize this stressful endeavor.

For the first time in 18 months, dining hall lines are long, classrooms are full, and Low Steps are packed with students soaking up the sunny weather. As all of us emerge from experiencing a largely virtual environment for the past year, students are excited to regain a sense of community. To that end, Activities Day will once again be held in person on Low Plaza and College Walk on Friday, Sept. 10 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST.

Columbia boasts more than 500 clubs—a daunting number for undergraduates looking to explore their interests. From athletics to the performing arts to community service, it can be difficult for students to connect with each other and join communities on campus. This is only made harder without an updated and accessible system to filter through clubs and browse their websites and social media accounts.

With spring break behind us and housing lottery numbers released, it’s time to prepare for housing selection. Appointment times will be released on March 11 with official registration beginning on March 15, but here are a few key tips you and your group might want to keep in mind before you log onto the housing portal.

With hints of springtime in the air, the weather is perfect for taking a leisurely stroll for lunch to a local restaurant. To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, why not visit some female-owned restaurants in or around Morningside Heights? Check out Spectrum’s local guide for a number of women-owned food spots near campus.

It might have been difficult to find the perfect study spot on campus during finals season, but how about during a global pandemic? For students living either on or off campus, it can be exhausting to search for a place to sit and work with the physical distancing guidelines. Spectrum’s got you covered with tips on where to study around campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vocalizing stories about mental health can destigmatize seeking help and initiate honest discussions about these issues.

Registering for classes is always a daunting process, and next semester seems particularly stressful. With the delayed registration process and many departments still finalizing next semester’s courses, it seems harder than ever to find classes that are interesting, relevant, and new.