Does a student’s athletic ability nullify a sexual assault allegation against them? The men’s basketball team at Yale University seem to think so.

The Yale Bulldogs basketball team captain, Jack Montague, has been expelled from the University due to a sexual assault allegation. Although there is no active criminal investigation against him, he was not played since Feb. 6 in Yale’s 83-52 win over Cornell University.

Despite the news circulating campus, the basketball team organized a public display of support for Montague by wearing his jersey number, 4, and his name on their warm-up jerseys before a nationally televised game. At several points during the game, players gestured the number four as a continuous show of support. They have since apologized.

Back on campus, 450 student and faculty members had their own public display of support for the survivors of sexual assault. Messages in chalk were left in front of Yale’s largest library, discussing men’s athletic privilege and how Montague’s teammates were willing to look past such a claim.  “Imagine if Yale men cared as much about ending rape culture as they care about sports. Be an ally,” said one comment in chalk according to The New York Times.

One thing many students can agree on is that the university is not offering enough details on the case. Yale’s confidentiality clause makes any findings, including rape cases, inaccessible to the public. All details remain with the accused student and Yale.

“The university does not make distinctions in treating as confidential the different circumstances under which a student may be withdrawn from Yale,” the university said.

Montague’s father stands firmly in the belief that his son’s expulsion was uncalled for. He has been declining comment but is attempting to clear his son’s name in the future. "Soon enough, I'd love to tell the other side of the story. It's ridiculous why he's expelled,” Jim Montague said to the New Haven Register, according to ESPN.

The Bulldogs have managed to clench an Ivy League Title and advanced to the NCAA tournament, all without their fourth-leading scorer. Montague will not be returning to the school. 

No person, regardless of their athletic ability or talent, should be excused from their actions, especially rape. Being an athlete does not make anyone invincible from the consequences of doing so.

Are you the one that always says no to your friends when they ask you to go out? Are all of your weekends spent watching Netflix with a bowl of popcorn as your companion? While there are positive and negative aspects to going out and staying in, here are seven reasons why sometimes it’s necessary to get out.

1. You could be missing out on opportunities to meet potential BFFs and SOs.

We’ve all heard stories about people meeting their best friend after going out. They might be the one that saves you from the creep eyeing you up at the frat party or the one from history class that asks to grab late-night junk food at the closest greasy spoon. Either way, you could be missing out on a potential BFF.

And while not every girl is looking for a relationship, you could still be missing out on meeting that certain someone that gives you butterflies. If you don’t leave your room, you may never cross paths with the cutie that’s always exploring the campus and beyond.

2. You’ll have time to think about all of your upcoming assignments (and you’ll have no excuse not to do them!).

Who thinks about their impending chemistry lab or English paper when they’re out for a night on the town or partying with friends? Exactly. When you stay in, a relaxing night of watching Gossip Girl turns into a stressful night of watching Gossip Girl quicker than you can say “Van der Woodsen.” The little voice inside your head tells you that since you’re staying in, you might as well be productive. While getting ahead on schoolwork is not a bad thing, it’s the weekend; you deserve a break, girl!

Related: 15 Signs You’re a Next-Level Procrastinator

3. You’re missing out on exploring the area surrounding your school.

Whether your school is in a college town or a big city, the area is begging to be explored. Most college towns have cute bookstores, thrift shops, parks, cheap restaurants and adorable cafes. Cities are full of endless activities. Most city websites have upcoming events that don’t cost too much, like art exhibits, pop-up farmers markets, seasonal activities and more. If you’re staying in every weekend, you won’t have the experience of adventuring outside the confines of your campus.

4. You won’t have the “I can’t believe I did that” memories.

Most of us have heard crazy stories from our siblings or parents from when they were in college. We have waited for the day when we could make our own crazy memories. If you’re a constant homebody, you’ll never have memories of the nights you spent dancing on tables, cheering on your college team, having hilarious conversations with your Uber driver or eating fried everything at 2 a.m. At least you’ll be caught up on sleep…right?

5. Your cute clothes will only be seen by you and your closet.

If you’re a fashionista, this one hits home. You bought so many cute crop tops, pencil skirts, cutout dresses and platforms over winter break; you need somewhere to wear them, and class probably isn’t the right place. Hanging out in sweatpants and a hoodie is nice, but think about all of the gorgeous pieces and swoon-worthy heels you have in your closet just begging to be shown off.

6. Going out burns more calories than laying in bed.

Most of us don’t do CrossFit workouts if we stay in on the weekends. Likely, the only exercise you’ll be doing is one crunch to sit up in bed and a few steps…to the kitchen and back. Sometimes you have solo Beyoncé dance parties, but once in a while, it’s good to dance somewhere other than your dorm room. Going out with friends usually involves walking, dancing, cheering, lifting (shopping bags, of course) or any combination of the four. Bonus: If you steer clear of too much alcohol, you might not have the urge to nosh on that greasy slice of pizza at the end of the night.

7. You learn how to adapt to new situations and help others.

Whether you choose to go to a club, house party or frat party, you’re bound to face new situations. You’ll learn crazy dance moves, how to handle your liquor and maybe how to win at flip cup. You may also learn to help fellow collegiettes avoid potentially dangerous party situations or just stupid decisions. These learning experiences are inevitable in college, whether you go to a party or just hang out with friends.

We are fed the notion that college isn’t truly college unless every weekend is spent doing exciting things around campus, drinking, partying and having casual hookups. These are certainly common themes across most college campuses, but sometimes it’s nice—and maybe even imperative—to stay in your room and relax. But as we’ve seen, it’s not always a bad thing to go out and let loose for a weekend. The ultimate college experience can be summed up in one sentence: Do what makes you the happiest and best version of yourself. Whether you’re a homebody or a party girl, cheers to you and whatever makes you happy. 

Anytime we think of the Harry Potter series, we automatically become both happy and sad, first because of all the amazingness that is both the book and film franchise, but also because it’s officially over. Though Hogwarts will always be there to welcome us home, we are also able to find a little bit of Harry Potter-ness wherever we go, especially in that special group of people we call our friends. Whether it is trying to dress up like her on Halloween or following Emma Watson’s moves with a passion, we all have that one bookish friend who is Hermione’s twin without even realizing it. So, here are 17 signs to tell whether or not you are the real Hermione amongst your friends (even if you don’t have her signature bushy hair!).

1. Pronunciation and enunciation are your two favorite words.

2. For you, school is the literally heaven on earth.

And who wouldn’t think Hogwarts is though?

3. You find books to be better than people.

4. The worst feeling is when a test or quiz is pushed back.

5. You never take anything from anyone.

6. You find you get a lot of exercise from raising your hand in class everyday.

7. You save your ultra-glam look for that one special occasion.

8. Sometimes a firm hand is all you need.

9. What's worst: expulsion or death? The former, definitely.

10. Compliments come with the territory.

11. Fighting back in is in your DNA.

12. You are willing to go the distance for your friends.

13. You know you can have fan-girling moments, too.

14. You are always there to clue your friends in.

15. PDA isn’t really your thing.

16. Otters are your favorite animal.

17. You know some questions just HAVE to be asked.

So, tell us collegiettes, are you the Hermione of your group?

With the promise of warmer weather, festival season is quickly approaching. Given our college budgets, though, not all of us were lucky enough to score Coachella tickets (if you did, we'll be living vicariously through your Snapchats). All hope is not lost—you'll still have the opportunity to catch some of your favorite artists at exclusive concerts this summer... and maybe even meet them in person.

Last month, we got exclusive access to a surprise Jason Derulo concert at Hilton San Diego Bayfront, right alongside the water (which is stunning, by the way):

There's nothing better than dancing to "Wiggle," singing along to "Talk Dirty" and crying actual tears over "Marry Me" all while Jason kills it on stage. 

That exclusive access isn't limited to us, though—as part of Hilton's new "Stop Clicking Around" campaign, music lovers everywhere have the chance to score ~free~ access to summer concerts around the world, from Nashville to Tokyo. Yes, that means you'll get to see Halsey (without paying the hefty price of a Coachella ticket!), Grammy-nominated Elle King and so many others in concert. Get the full schedule and find out how you can get in on the summer fun at hhonors.com/auctions... and in the meantime, we'll just leave you with a shirtless Jason Derulo.

It’s finally spring break and you’ve been hitting the campus gym especially hard the past few weeks. Don’t let all that hard work go to waste and ditch your healthy lifestyle just because you’re on vacation! It can be hard to maintain healthy habits when you’re away having fun, so we have some tips to help you stay healthy on spring break.

1. Pack a water bottle

It’s so important to stay hydrated, especially if you’re drinking alcohol. When you’re day drinking on the beach, it’s easy to forget to drink water as well. Susan Holmberg, a certified nutrition specialist, recommends drinking about half of your body weight in ounces per day (one cup is eight ounces). “If there is a lot of alcohol consumption, you will be more dehydrated than usual due to alcohol's effect on the hormones that regulate water balance in your body,” she says.

If you’re drinking alcoholic drinks, a good way to make sure you stay hydrated is to drink a glass or bottle of water in between each alcoholic drink. 

Keep a water bottle with you when you’re out and make sure to drink from it throughout the day. Vapur bottles come in fun colors and are perfect for travel because they deflate for easy storage. Throw one in your beach bag or purse. If you’re traveling somewhere where the tap water is not safe to drink, make sure to stock up on water bottles from nearby convenience stores to keep in your room. 

2. Drink in moderation

Make sure you’re being smart while drinking. You want to have fun, but don’t overdo it. Drinking definitely stops being fun when you can barely walk or say your name.

Kathleen Baty, author of College Safety 101: Miss Independent’s Guide to Empowerment, Confidence, and Staying Safe, says, “Beware of those cute, little foo-foo drinks that taste like strawberry or coconut. Just because you can’t taste the alcohol doesn’t mean that there is not rum or vodka in it. These drinks are strong and dangerous. Know your limit, and only have one or two over a few hours.”

If you have trouble keeping track of the drinks you’ve had in your head, write it down on your phone or make tick marks with a pen on your wrist. Stay with your friends so you can keep one another in check.

3. Hit the hotel gym or work out on the beach

If you are staying in a hotel, chances are it has a gym. You’re paying money to stay there, so take advantage of the free gym access! “If you and your friends decide to take a break between the beach and a party, head to the gym and run for half an hour,” Kayla Alexander, a junior at the University of South Carolina, suggests. “I've always felt pretty rejuvenated after a quick workout!”

If you’re staying in a condo or somewhere else where there isn’t a gym, take a walk around the area and explore what they city has to offer. If you’re somewhere tropical, take a run on the beach. Incorporating a little exercise into your vacation will keep you feeling better and make it easier to get back into your fitness routine once you get home.

4. Buy your own food

Rather than going out for every meal, buy some healthy food that would be easy to prepare in your room. If you know your friends are going to bring a lot of junk food, buy yourself some fruit and veggies to snack on rather than indulging in the snacks they bring.

Buying your own food will save you money and unnecessary calories. For some ideas on what to buy, check out our health editor’s suggestions for healthy snacks to eat while traveling.

5. Don’t skip meals

When you’re on vacation, it’s easy to get caught up in whatever activity you are doing, but be sure to make the time to eat. If you’re drinking alcohol, skipping meals can be especially harmful; drinking on an empty stomach is never a good idea.

Keep snacks with you so that if you find yourself hungry while you’re out, you’ll have something to hold you over. Healthy snacks such as an apple, nuts or carrots are perfect to keep with you in your purse. Whether it be a restaurant meal or food you bring, make sure you’re eating during the day.

6. Don’t overdo it at the buffet

On the flip side, you don’t want to overeat. When you’re on vacation, it’s easy to give yourself a free pass and indulge by eating everything. This is especially true if you’re on a cruise or staying in an all-inclusive resort where food is everywhere and always available for free. If this is the case, Holmberg says to “treat the buffet like a menu and take one food out of each category. Load up on the veggies first, eat them and then go back for the other things.”

While on vacation, you’re bound to go out for meals several times. Restaurant portions can be huge, causing you to eat more than you really need. If you go out to a restaurant, Holmberg says to “trade portions of starches for veggies [for example, get a side salad instead of fries]… you could also split a main course and get salads.” Of course, it’s always fine to treat yourself to whatever it is you want to eat on occasion, but just try to do so in moderation.

7. Be safe when it comes to sex

Even though it’s a cliché that everyone hooks up with strangers on spring break, doing so can put you at risk. “Sexual assault or a bad sexual experience is all too common on spring break,” Baty warns.

If you do choose to have sex, make sure you’re protected. Pack protection in your suitcase and keep it with you. Decide on your boundaries before you even leave for your trip, and make them very clear to your partner. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, don’t be afraid to just leave a situation.

Also, make sure that someone knows where you are if you decide to leave your friends at any point. “Each day, assign two friends to each other… that way, someone is always responsible for the other,” Baty says. “It makes it easier to know where each other is at all times and avoids confusion of who saw whom last.”

Keep these tips in mind as you set off on your spring break vacation, but remember to have fun, too. College spring break only happens a few times, so enjoy it. Indulge in moderation, drink water and stay safe, collegiettes! 

First dates are terrifying enough. Is your outfit just right? Are you wearing too much makeup? What are you going to talk about? And what in the world are you going to eat?

Let’s face it: Ordering at a restaurant can be stressful, especially if it’s a new place. Add the heightened atmosphere of a first date and you’re bound to make a choice you’ll regret later. What kinds of food-related disasters do you need to watch out for? Jodi RR Smith, etiquette consultant and owner of Mannersmith, offers this list. “Spills and drips – on you, on the table, on your clothing,” she says. “Things in your teeth – things in his or her teeth! And, heaven forbid, an allergic reaction.”

When in doubt, etiquette expert and owner of The Protocol School of Texas Diane Gottsman suggests always asking the server to explain the dish you’re thinking of getting. If it contains anything you’re allergic to, or seems particularly messy or difficult to eat, steer clear. Spaghetti, wings, ribs and chili dogs are definite no-gos. Gottsman sums up her advice in two simple words: “Order smart.”

Okay, so you know what not to eat – but what should you actually order? Here are the best things to eat on your first date, no matter where you decide to dine out.

Italian

Farfalle

Also known as the “bowtie pasta,” these compact noodles will fit delicately on your fork or spoon, and the same in your mouth. While your spaghetti-spinning skills may be next to none, this pasta will help you avoid any potential flyaway specks of sauce or embarrassing slurping sessions.

Risotto

It’s like risotto was made for first dates; this rice dish is nice and compact and won’t fall off your spoon or fork. The creamy morsels do a good job of holding together on the way to your mouth, so there’s no fear of spillage or awkward leftovers clinging to the bottom of your cardigan.

Lasagna

Another spaghetti alternative, lasagna is held together by cheesy goodness and can be easily cut and eaten with your fork. No need to worry about any meatballs rolling all over the table (and into your lap); any meat comes nicely packed inside those flat strips of pasta. If you want more greens with your meal, see if a vegetable lasagna option is available, or add a side of crunchy zucchini fries.

American

Steak

Who says eating red meat has to be messy? Steak is a great choice for a first date food because it can be easily carved into bite-size pieces and placed directly into your mouth. No chance of sticky fingers or dripping sauces here. If you’re at a nice steakhouse and that rib-eye is calling your name, don’t be afraid to let your inner carnivore out.

Salad

They’re simple and light but can still fill you up, especially if you add chicken. Disclaimer: Stay away from corn or spinach, which are known for getting stuck between those pearly whites!

Indian

Samosas

These appetizers make the perfect base of a meal for collegiettes with smaller appetites. These fried pastries come with a variety of fillings, including potatoes, peas and even chicken. You can eat these with your hands properly without worrying about sticky fingers (just make sure you have a napkin on hand in case they’re oily). Add an order of naan bread and a side of plain rice to help fill you up!

Chicken Tikka

When in doubt, stick with chicken. Why? “A safe choice of meal is a meat without a bone such as a chicken breast to cut easily,” Gottsman explains. Chicken Tikka definitely steps up to the plate. The word “tikka” literally means “pieces,” so you’ll have no trouble chowing down on these bits of boneless chicken. (The dish may come served with a couple of onions, which Smith suggests you push politely to the side for breath scent reasons.)

Japanese

Sushi

Sushi is a very easy food to eat; fish, rice and veggies all come nicely wrapped in a strip of seaweed. And if you love soy sauce, the rice does a good job of soaking it up so you don’t have to worry about drippage. Our Real Live College Guy Dale says it’s a super popular choice for first date food: “It’s simple and clean, and a lot of sushi restaurants I’ve been to are great for conversation.” Chopstick-wielding collegiettes have the advantage of spotless fingers when digging into this dish! Be careful when ordering the house special or a king-size roll, however; that could lead to some less-than-flattering chewing, so if that bothers you, steer clear. Stick to the regular size if you’re worried about it.

Gyoza

Also known as “pot stickers,” these pan-friend dumplings are at once crispy and chewy. The filling you choose (pork, beef, chicken or vegetables) comes inside a sealed piece of dough, so there’s no fear of anything falling out. Like sushi, they can be picked up with chopsticks and eaten in one or two quick bites. A plate of six to eight and a side of plain white rice will have you full in no time.

Latin American or Mexican

Arroz con Pollo

Literally meaning “chicken and rice,” this dish is similar to the Spanish paella except it’s made only with chicken (no seafood here!). This is an easy entree to eat with utensils at your disposal. Use a spoon to scoop up the peas and rice and your knife and fork to bring savory cuts of chicken straight to your taste buds.

Quesadillas

It’s like a grilled cheese sandwich, only better! Melted cheese, shredded meats and a host ofother delicious things are sandwiched inside two soft, warm tortillas. Served in small, triangular-shaped wedges, this yummy dish is not likely to leave a mess on your hands (or your clothes).

You want your first date to go perfectly, and the last thing you need is for your date to think you don’t know how to feed yourself! Avoid messes and awkward toothy leftovers by choosing one of these easy-to-eat foods. Forget all those little anxieties so you can enjoy spending time with your date!

Because STEM fields are so heavily male-dominated, some men may feel threatened when a woman comes in and completely OWNS that field. They may even resort to sending demeaning emails, asking for sexual favors or making sexist remarks to make that woman feel lesser than what she is.

This is the reality for Emily Temple-Wood, an aspiring biologist at Loyola University. In 2012, she co-founded WikiProject Women Scientists. The project ensures that women are rightfully being acknowledged for their accomplishments in science. It is inclusive of all the different types of women, including women of color. To this day, Temple-Wood is responsible for hundreds of articles, according to The Huffington Post.  

But with her newfound important work on the internet, Temple-Wood also received tons of despicable trolling. The Wikimedia blog wrote that she got emails asking her for dates and saying she slept her way to the top (Pro-tip, guys: This is not the way to get a date. Maybe try being a decent human?). Instead of succumbing to the negativity that fills her inbox, the 21-year-old student is channeling that energy into something much more beneficial. For every negative email she receives, she keeps working on what she started, and writes a Wikipedia entry about a female scientist.

We could name several famous male scientists and inventors, but when it comes to naming a female one, many of us struggle. There is a very evident gender-bias of what has been instilled in us since we were little kids. Society continuously brushes female accomplishments to the side and praise male ones. Temple-Wood is well on the way to changing that.

Her project was just a spur of the moment decision too. “I just got pissed and wrote an article than night. I literally sat in the hallway in my dorm until 2 a.m., writing the first women in science article,” she told the Wikimedia blog in a 2012 profile. Women such as Elda Emma Anderson and Chien-Shiung Wu, who worked on the Manhattan Project, along with Julie Makani, who is renowned for her research on sickle cell disease. are among the amazing females featured.

So one more time—who run the world? 

Typing “idek” (aka “I don’t even know”) into Venmo is a no-no, according to Cosmopolitan. Of all things, right?

If you don’t know what Venmo is, then we’ll explain it nice and simply. Basically, Venmo is a free payment service that acts as a virtual wallet, allowing you to pay anyone fast. The app links to your bank account or credit card, and allows you to transfer money to friends at the touch of a button. All you have to do is type in their username and put the amount of money you want to send. The app will also ask you what the payment's for. Your answer to this can be as simple as a pizza emoji, or as much as a few sentences of text. 

So then, what does Venmo have against the seemingly innocuous “idek”? Terrorism, that’s what. Well, that escalated quickly.

But seriously. Lately people who have been writing “idek” in the description on Venmo have been told their payments won't be processed for 96 hours (or 4 days). Hannah Smothers at Cosmo tried it, and got the 96 hour notice. The company said in a statement that this is because they have to review the payment on account of it being “a restricted good or entity.” Why might this be? As it turns out, “idek” is not just a harmless acronym. According to the Verge, IDEK just so happens to also be an acronym for a radical Islamic group that has been deemed a terrorist group. That’s why “idek” trips the system—Venmo does not want you using the app to pay terrorists.

All this means is that next time, you should just write out “I don’t even know” on Venmo. Crisis averted.

Normal is a social construct, this we know. Of course, abnormal is also a social construct. There could be no better proof that this is true than a recent study done by the Journal of Sex Research, which states that abnormal sexual behaviors aren’t uncommon, according to Refinery29.

The study surveyed 1,040 men and women from across all backgrounds in Quebec. What they found was that paraphilia, or what is categorized as abnormal sexual behavior, might be relatively normal.

The DSM-5, or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, lists eight sexual behaviors as “paraphilia.” Some of the behaviors include voyeurism, fetishism, masochism and exhibitionism. Now, The study found that 46.5 percent of those interviewed had an interest in one of those eight behaviors—meaning almost half of them were into what society would call 'weird sex stuff.'

The DSM-5 makes a point to note, though, that just because a person has an “abnormal” sexual desire absolutely does not mean they have a mental illness. In fact, the DSM-5 says that to be diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder, one must feel emotional distress toward their desire for a reason other than society generally frowning upon it, or the behavior has to be a threat to others.

That criteria aside, the study found one-third had participated in an abnormal sexual behavior, and that fetishism, masochism, voyeurism and frotteurism are “abnormal” behaviors people were most interested in. Voyeurism received the most interest, at 36 percent. For a behavior to be defined as "statistically unusual," according to the study, only up to 15.9 percent of people can show interest in it. More than twice that percentage are interested in voyeurism.

This study is important because it causes us to look at what is defined as normal and abnormal, particularly in regards to sex. It points out that just because a sexual behavior is deemed abnormal doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad. So maybe it doesn’t really matter if it’s normal or abnormal, so long as everyone involved is consenting and practicing safe sex. 

Oh no, it’s happened. What was once a flawless, shiny, beautiful manicure is now chipped to the point of no return. It’s time to re-do your nails, but who has the time for three coats plus drying time? That’s why we’ve made you this must-have guide to getting salon-worthy nails quickly and without too much effort.

Setting the Stage

Ghost of Nail Polish’s Past:

RIP chipped mani, it’s been real. But that was the old you. Now it’s time for an update. Before you can get updated though, you must remove the polish that is holding you back. If it’s speed you’re looking for, then go for an acetone based remover. If not, then go for the non-acetone based remover since it’s better for your nails.

And that tricky glitter polish? We got a neat little hack from Danielle Stohl at Glow Salon & Spa in St. Louis for getting it off without too much fuss. Take a cotton pad doused with acetone-based nail polish remover and leave it on the nail for a few seconds. Then rub off whatever you can with the cotton pad. For what’s left over, use a buffer or nail file and gently buffer over the nail. That’s what they do at the salon, according to Stohl.

If you’re out of nail polish remover, there is another solution. Painting any wet nail polish over the remnants of your last manicure will wipe off the leftover polish. Stohl says to use a toothpick to help get any remnants off. No nail polish remover required.

Don’t Soak!

Even if that’s how manicurists do it at salons, it’s 1) unnecessary and 2) not all that great for your nails because it makes it trickier for the new polish to stick, causing premature chipping. No bueno. We say no need to waste time, just skip it all together.

Show Time

Polished—A Love Story:

We are #blessed to live in a world that offers us a ton of variation on what kinds of nail polishes we can choose from. We can go the classic route and use good old-fashioned regular nail polish. Or, we can go the modern route and use gel polish. It’s totally justified if you don’t know the difference; we've broken it down for you.

Regular nail polish: We’re talking a straight up nail lacquer. Along with a base coat and a top coat, this type normally requires two coats to get the full effect—but not always. Like Brianne James, a junior at Ryerson University, says, “I like any nail polish that only needs one coat because the color is so rich. I’m so lazy and any nail polish that requires more than two coats MAX makes me want to cry.” She suggests the H&M beauty polishes. It is important to note, though, that putting on one thick, gloopy coat will take forever to dry. So sometimes going for two thin coats is worth the effort and will be a time saver in the long run.   

But, a nail polish line like Sephora’s Formula X is perfect for when you only want to apply one coat. It’s “super pigmented and long-lasting,” according to Brianna Barker, an employee at Sephora. In terms of color, though, metallic nail polishes consistently only need one coat, as do most glitter polishes.

Gel polish: This could be the lazy girl’s new “it” beauty product. It’s fast, easy to use, and stays on for two weeks without dulling or chipping. Lucy Freitag, a sophomore at Southeast Missouri State, says, “If you have even 20 minutes you can have nails that last a long time.” Sounds good to us. So what brands should you go for? Freitag suggests Sally Hansen Miracle Gel and Jen Morgan, a senior at Messiah College, says, “Wet n’ Wild just came out with 1-step gel polishes that apply like a dream!”

Truthfully, whichever nail polish you choose will be beautiful, but it is worth it to buy quality nail polish. Bridget Higgins, a junior at University of Massachussetts-Amherst, says, “Investing in decent nail polish is SO important. Bad brands will just chip off, looking cheap in a matter of a day or two. I use a good clear coat, Essie nail polish… it works like magic.”

To prevent polish from getting all over the skin around your nail, you can put Vaseline around the nail to keep the skin clean! Just make sure not to get the product on your nail, otherwise the polish won’t stay on. Just wipe the Vaseline off with a Q-tip when your nails are dry!

Encore

Make it Quick!

If you opt for the regular nail polish, you have a couple options to make it dry quickly. One option is to use drying drops, like Essie Quick-e. These drops can be used after the top coat to set the whole manicure quickly. Another option is nail polish drying spray. “There's a crazy good nail polish drying spray you can get at Target—the kind that you use and then can make your bed 2 minutes later. The plain old Target/Up&Up brand is really good!” suggests Margeaux Biché, a sophomore at Barnard College. If you’re putting on multiple coats, it's worth it to give the polish a minute to dry before applying the next coat. Your overall drying time will be shorter!  

Fixer-Upper:

Smudges could be what makes doing your nails take the longest, if you’re someone who feels compelled to fix it. The good news is that we can help. One of the most effective ways to fix a smudge is to lick it, and then gently smooth it over with your finger. Don’t lick it while it’s wet, but when it’s in that tacky phase between full-on wet and full-on dry. Also, there is an important distinction between licking it and eating it. Don’t eat it; it’s not edible.

If you’re concerned about putting your mouth anywhere near nail polish, another technique is to use nail polish remover. Put a dab of nail polish remover on a Q-tip and go over the smudged nail carefully, just to make it even again. Then go back over the nail with the polish you used before.

In the end, though, the best thing to do is to not fidget. Set aside some time when you don’t have to use your fingers so much, that way you can avoid smudging while they are drying. After all, the quickest way to fix a smudge is to avoid having one.

And they said we couldn’t be lazy and look good? Please. We’re not lazy, we’re efficient.

Have you ever been watching a TV show and thought to yourself, "That's exactly what my friends and I do!" If not, you've probably still considered what it would be like to star in a sitcom with your BFFs. Here are some signs that you're meant for the small screen: 

1. You have a “spot”

2. Your friends have dated each other

3. And it’s probably on-again, off-again

4. You have some awesome womances (and bromances) 

5. You’re always having your ups...

6. And your downs.

7. One of you is always cracking stupid jokes

8. One of you is probably a player

9. One of you is a stickler for the rules

10. One of you is full of sage advice

11. Things don’t always go as planned

12. You tend to get a little dramatic at times

13. Because someone is always hiding something

14. But when the truth comes out,

15. That’s when the real fun starts!

If you’re tuned into Bachelor nation chatter, you’ve probably heard the all-but-confirmed rumors. Multiple sources are claiming that this season’s third place finisher, Caila Quinn, will be the next Bachelorette. To which we and many other Bachelor fans are responding, “I don’t think so!” Allow us to explain why Caila—if these rumors are indeed true—will be the worst Bachelorette we’ve ever had.

1. She’s boring

Name one exciting thing Caila did all season. We’re waiting. Remember that disturbingly silent raft ride she took with Ben before he dumped her? We can see a lot of her Bachelorette dates going that way.

2. She’s TOO young

There is nothing wrong with getting married young. But Caila is 24 and not totally out of options in the world outside of reality TV dating. This show comes with so many pressures that ultimately set the final couple up to fail. Her age would just add to that, and we really don’t want to suffer through another Bachelorette breakup if we don’t have to.

3. Her personality is off-putting

Caila is bubbly and sweet…or so you’ve been told. But we got a weird, fake girl vibe from her the entire season. Either she’s trying too hard or this show has given us serious trust issues (maybe both!), but we can’t commit to a girl whose personality makes us want to turn off the television every time she appears.

4. She believes she’ll never be able to fall in love

Uh oh. This one’s a doozy. We all love a good sob story, but let’s not get super invested in this woman if she can’t even fall in love. Because what good does that do anyone? We live for Bachelor drama, but at the finish line, we don’t want Caila to say, “Oops, didn’t I mention I don’t fall in love? Sorry.”

Note: We don’t actually think she was in love with Ben. They all say it. But she didn’t have to mean it.

5. She’s already playing Bachelorette

The Women Tell All is typically where we see one former contestant really shine, stepping into the spotlight to take her rightful place as the Bachelorette. We saw right through every minute of Caila’s “audition” during the WTA, though. It felt forced—like she was playing the devastated girl who is still hurt by Ben’s actions but willing to move on should that happen on a nationally televised platform.

6. There are way better options

Looking at the pool of ladies Ben has rejected so far this season might have you crying foul on this one, but hear us out. Whether we want to accept it or not, Ben is going to dump either JoJo or Lauren B. Monday night. And we’d happily embrace either of those two women as our next Bachelorette—especially if it means ditching Caila. America is going to be aching for whoever leaves without Ben and that Neil Lane rock. So let’s give his runner-up another shot at love. It’s the decent thing to do, right?

7. She’s “diverse”

Back in January, we were promised a “diverse” Bachelorette. But with rumors that Caila would be named this summer’s leading lady came concerns that this is the diversity ABC was talking about. We all met Caila’s family on her hometown date. Needless to say, she’s not as diverse as we were picturing.

If ABC is in fact casting Caila as their Bachelorette just to mend their ongoing and very obvious race problem, it’s really not fair to anyone involved—not the viewers and certainly not Caila. 

Whether you want to be single or not, there are just some things you never want to hear from your friends. They mean well, but sometimes their two cents of advice are just not helpful. At all.

1."Being single is so less stressful anyway."

Then why are you in a relationship right now...?

2."Why aren't you in a relationship?"

I don't know, I just love my cat too much.

3."Girl, you are so much better than [your ex's name]."

I know I am, but that doesn't help me find someone new.

4."The second you stop looking for love, it will find you."

I've stopped a while ago, so... can you explain that?

5."Please let me set you up, I know the perfect person for you!"

How about no.

6."Stop being so picky, maybe that's your problem."

No, I just have standards. 

7."Do you want to come out with us?" (says your friend who's in a relationship)

As appealing as third wheeling for the umpteenth time sounds, I'll pass.

8."Don't worry, it'll happen."

Yeah, when? In five years?

9."There are plenty of fish in the sea."

That's nice, but I'm not looking for a fish.

10. "You? You're single?!"

Yep, huge surprise, I know.

11."Maybe you aren't putting yourself out there enough."

Uh, nope? I'm already pushing the whole "putting yourself out there" thing to the limit.

12."You just haven't found the right person yet."

You don't say...

13."Everything happens for a reason."

That is possibly the least helpful, unoriginal advice ever.

14."Maybe you're just better off single."

Why thank you, that's so comforting.

15."Take time to work on yourself first."

Is there something wrong with me? I'm pretty sure I'm already fabulous.

These puppies are up to no good. [BuzzFeed]

Should colleges provide free tampons? [The Huffington Post]

5 things you didn't know about Bella Hadid. [Vogue]

The Duggars are back. [Jezebel]

Kim Kardashian is not a good role model. [PopSugar]

Accident along the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. [People]

Sasha and Malia define #SisterGoals. [EliteDaily]

What happens when you don't drink enough water? [Cosmopolitan]

Adele has a 'twin'. [9News]

The stars of Shonda Rimes'shows support Hillary Clinton. [USA Today]

Let’s be honest. As collegiettes, we don’t just wake up and smell the coffee—we finish the whole pot. We turn to quick fixes to get going in the morning instead of focusing on the real problem: poor sleeping habits, or as doctors call it, sleep hygiene.

According to a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, college students reported an average of seven hours of shuteye per night. That means half us are getting less than that on a given night.

With a full course load, a busy social life, and internship applications to complete, sleep is typically the first thing that students sacrifice. We’ve heard the supposed stats, but to find out just how much sleep college students really need per night, we talked to Ginette Archinal, M.D., a university physician and medical director of student health at Elon University.

By the numbers

The signs are hard to miss: tired eyes, irritability, a foggy brain in class and desperation for caffeine. Reports vary, but when it comes down to numbers, Dr. Archinal stands by the general consensus that college-age students need between eight and nine hours of good, quality sleep each night.

“That means being able to fall asleep within 30 minutes of bedtime, and staying asleep—not waking up frequently,” she explains. While everyone is different, this is a good rule of thumb to stick to. “It is the rare person who can be healthy on less than seven hours per night on a regular basis.”

Collegiettes rejoice: there is some wiggle room here. Students are known to play catch up on weekends when it comes to sleep. On weeknights, students reported getting anywhere from one to three hours less than other nights, but slept much longer and later on weekends. Lucky for us, Dr. Archinal says that sleeping longer the night after a disrupted slumber can still be beneficial as long as it isn’t something you rely on regularly.

“Some recent data shows that a 20 to 30 minute nap in the afternoon following a night of inadequate sleep improved mental and physical alertness,” she says. “If someone is having frequent nights when they cannot sleep or do not have restful sleep, the cause should be checked out.”

How much is too much?

Before you make a habit of this give-and-take sleep schedule, it’s important to note that the catch-up game typically catches us in the end. Oversleeping can leave you just as bleary-eyed as barely sleeping at all. “People can be groggy if they sleep more than 10 hours a night,” Dr. Archinal says. “There is some data to support that more than 10 is as unhealthy as less than seven.”

What might cause you to sleep too much? Some common triggers include heavy drinking the night before, sleep aids, pain medication and depression.

Your body on sleep deprivation

Eight hours might seem like an ambitious feat, but the key here is quality, not just quantity of your snooze. As we sleep, our bodies are working to repair and restore cells. “Poor sleep causes persistent elevation of insulin,” Dr. Archinal explains. This can lead to weight gain and the development of diabetes, or hypertension. It can make you grumpy and irritable, or bring out any underlying depression or anxiety.

Worst of all, sleep deprivation is often linked to lower immunity—that means you’re prone to more frequent infections, like coughs and colds. According to a study published to Advance in Neuroimmunology, partial sleep deprivation in young adults decreased cellular immune function. This was intensified after total sleep deprivation—something we collegiettes know as an “all-nighter”.

Whether you have a morning exam that you haven’t begun studying for, or you stay up way past last call, more often than not, college students have experienced at least one all-nighter before graduation. “The occasional all-nighter is something we all have done,” Dr. Archinal says. “The immediate effect is crashing the next day, especially after needing caffeine to stimulate cognition and physical state for exams, class or work the next morning.”

A study from the University of Boulder explored the effects of caffeine on catch-up sleep following a sleepless night. Although caffeine improved initial alertness and clear-headedness after staying up all night, it disturbed the recovery sleep and led to a worse sleep quality even five hours later. So whenever possible, avoid using caffeine as a way to make up for lack of sleep!

Sleep longer and better tonight

It’s no mystery why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers insufficient sleep a national public health epidemic. Instead of reaching for the espresso as a Band-Aid fix, try to adopt some sleep tips from the National Sleep Foundation for a longer, more fulfilling sleep tonight.

• Even if your schedule is different from day to day, try to get to bed and wake up around the same time each day.
• As it gets closer to bedtime, avoid large meals and stick to a small snack if hunger strikes after dinner.
• Avoid doing homework or watching TV in bed, especially in a dorm where the room is your kitchen, bedroom and living room in one. Your bed should be used for sleep, and sleep only.
• Your room should be dark and quiet while you sleep: two things often hard to come by in a dorm.
• If you are lucky enough to have control over the temperature, try to keep it at a happy medium between warm and cold.
• Make time for your workout in earlier in the day. Physical activity might give you a surge of energy too close to bedtime, making it difficult to fall asleep.

We hate to say it, but it turns out Mom was right all along. As collegiettes, we should stick to the golden rule of eight to nine hours of quality sleep per night. If your never-ending to-do list makes that seem impossible, start small. Not every night will be perfect, but keep in mind that when you sacrifice sleep, you risk a lot more than just a little fatigue in the morning. 

She might not have been everyone’s biggest fan on this season of The Bachelor, but that does not mean that Olivia Caridi deserves to be bullied the way that she does. 

“I was a news anchor before this so as a public figure I thought ‘okay, this [the bullying] can’t be that bad.’ But I was pleasantly surprised,” Caridi told HerCampus exclusively at the premier of the new film Little Miss Perfect. As a contestant on The Bachelor, Caridi got a lot of hate for some of the things she said and did. But in today’s society of social media and cyber bullying, words still hurt, regardless of where they're coming from.

“I cried every day for a long time, it was weird. I kinda got desensitized to the comments almost, like I looked at ‘you’re a b word’ and I thought ‘oh what a great morning,’” she admitted. Moments earlier, we were discussing how, no matter how strong we are, we are not super women and the things that people say behind computer screens are not okay, regardless of what prompted the hate. 

To some people, it may not be seen as bullying. In fact, as they are typing, they think that their words are funny. But they are not to the people reading it. Women who go on The Bachelor put themselves in a very vulnerable position being on camera all the time and living in a house with other women, all vying for the same man. Conflicts obviously arise no matter what, but things may not always be exactly as they seem. 

Caridi explains how many times scenes are are pieced together to deliberately create conflict instead of showing the real interaction between the women. This then creates the image of a ‘villain’ even if the person may not actually be one, much like what happened to Caridi on this season. 

“And even I admit I have considered ‘what would life be like if I wasn’t here’ because of this stuff, honestly,” Caridi says. The words, comments, memes... all of that hurts and many times people forget that celebrities are people, too, and just because you're public figure does not mean that you are immune to bullying. 

Regardless of all the hate that Olivia Caridi has dealt with from being on the show, she has not let it bring her down. “It has empowered me in a sense,” she says. And with that, we applaud Caridi for advocating against bullying and for not letting the haters impact who she is. The world needs more strong, confident women.

On March 4th, at the Directors Guild Theatre in Manhattan, NYU alum Marlee Roberts premiered her first feature film: Little Miss Perfect. LMP, an abbreviated title of the film, follows the story of one young girl’s battle with an eating disorder and how the public deals with the struggle of addiction. Belle is portrayed by Marlee’s younger sister Karlee, a sixteen year old Columbia student who is also studying film. The sisters are using this film to shed light on the pressures of body image and to empower youth by "exemplifying their perseverance, strength, and success as young female artists and professionals."

Throughout the film, Belle struggles with the pressure of being class president, having a boyfriend, and maintaining close relationships. The film is a beautiful portrayal of what happens when social media and expectations take a wrong turn and how it can impact and destroy someone’s life. 

After the film ended, we had the opportunity to talk to Karlee and Marlee Roberts (pictured at right below) and some other women in attendance about the importance of discussing eating disorders and how this film came to be. 

Marlee explains how the idea for this film actually came out of a class assignment. The assignment was to create a scene or two with inspiration from a Disney classic and Marlee chose Beauty and the Beast. But instead of just a scene or two, she created an entire script. Marlee loved the idea of creating a character that was both Beauty and the Beast, at the same time. This idea is shown through Belle’s struggle with anorexia and the belief that “thinner is winner.” 

Although Marlee never personally struggled with an eating disorder, she did come across a few blogs when she was in high school that were pro anorexia. She was shocked yet intrigued with what she saw and wanted to understand it more. This type of blog is seen in the film and that is was prompted Belle to stop eating in the first place. 

When speaking with Karlee after the film, she said that overall Belle was difficult character to play. But when asked what the hardest part was, she says, “I think the hardest part of doing that was when she was self harming. Even though I didn’t actually do it and the blood was fake, it was still bizarre to have such a powerful tool in your hands and to take it out on yourself. I would say that was the part that most hit me.”

There were many times when Karlee had to shut everyone else out on set in order to get into character. The character that she plays is in such a dark place and that is out of character for Karlee. When we met with her, she was so positive and upbeat, definitely a contrast to Belle. 

At the premier there were also a few celebrities who are very passionate about cyber bullying and teens suffering from eating disorders. Kirsten Haglund, who was Miss America 2008, says that having a close community of friends when you are dealing with something as serious as an eating disorder is crucial. She says, “to be a positive influence, a lot of the times the way that you behave around food and talk about your body, talk about other women’s bodies, is an example to your peers. So to be aware that it can be a huge problem and to be aware that you can be a role model an example of a healthy body image is really important. And to just remember to have the courage to say something when you see something. Because a lot of the times when a person is struggling with their food or weight, they aren’t going to be comfortable going to a counselor, or professor, or their parents. They want to talk to their friends. So being able to be that person, an ear, a shoulder to cry on, someone to help them as they go on this journey.” And we couldn’t agree more. 

Sharleen Joynt, a contestant on The Bachelor season 18, expresses the importance of staying positive. When asked what she would tell someone who is suffering from an eating disorder or bullying, she says. “It gets better… It gets so much better when you get out of there.” Olivia Caridi, a contentest on this season of The Bachelor, also agrees with that, as someone who has struggled with bullying her whole life. You can read more about what Caridi has struggled with, here. 

Overall, the film touches on so many important things regarding life, love, happiness, and survival. Currently there is no release date for the film but it will be screening at the Annapolis Film Festival on April 2nd and 3rd and then at the Boston Int'l Film Festival on April 16th. If you can get out and see this film, it will change your life. You can learn more about the film here: 

Official Little Miss Perfect Website: http://www.littlemissperfectmovie.com/

LMP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmpmovie/

LMP Twitter: https://twitter.com/LMPMovie

LMP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlemissperfectmovie

Dear Body,

I remember the day perfectly when you completely broke down because of the way I treated you. I completely deprived you of the nourishment that you deserved; you were starving, but I didn't care. I over-exercised you to the point of having negative calories inside of you; you had no energy, but I didn't care.

I can imagine how confused you were because you thought my days of abusing you were over after already completing eating disorder treatment. You were healthier, happier and freer for a brief period of time, but I am sorry that time didn't last long. I thought my days of using you to find my sense of control were over too, but the thoughts inside my brain overcame the way I should have treated you. I didn't know how to control everything else in my life, so I manipulated you to gain that sense of control.

I controlled you to a point where you couldn't even function anymore. I realized you broke when I could barely walk up a small hill without feeling like I was going to faint, I couldn't stand up without feeling incredibly dizzy and I could feel my heart beating slower than ever before. You were dying, slowly dying, but still dying.

 I thought I learned how to treat you right after treatment. I thought I learned that I could nourish you without feeling guilty or exercise without burning all the calories I left in you. I took you to college with me, away from the people who could make sure I kept acquiring to your needs. I used this alone time with you to destroy you; I used it to break you down more than I ever did before.

I knew the warning signs you gave me with the emptiness in the place where I fed you and the unsteady beat from where you pumped blood into me to survive, but I ignored all of the signs and continued. I forgot about you for a brief period as I poured alcohol into your emptiness, but it only damaged you more and turned me into a monster. I thought I hurt you, but I never knew I destroyed you until I had to hook you up to an EKG, sit you down in a hospital bed, hook you up to wires to make sure you were alive, give you pills to help you survive and feed you normally for the first time in weeks. I am sorry.

Honestly, Body, I thought you would never forgive me. For a little while you made me hurt because of how badly I hurt you; the payback was relentless. Not only did I need it, but I deserved it. You made me shake during anxiety attacks as people forced food down my throat, you made my bones and muscles throb as you got grew accustom to not being exercised, you made me feel excruciating stomach pains as I re-nourished you, you made me bloat, you allowed weight to add onto you and worst of all, you made feel like I had no control.

For a long time, I hated you for doing this to me and, after getting out of residential treatment for the second time, I retaliated against you once more. First, I didn't want to hurt you in the way that I did before because I didn't want to get caught. I didn't want people to send me back to treatment for making you smaller, so I found new ways to hurt you.

I dug my nails into you and ripped the skin off of you until you bled, but you remained strong; you were still punishing me. I tried harder to destroy you for making me feel terrible about myself so I picked up a match and lit it while looking down at you. I dug the lit match into my leg and burned you to remind both of us how much pain you caused me.

Body, I am sorry, but I hated you so much that I continued to do this; I hated you so much that I began to starve and over-exercise you once again, but this time I was a lot more careful to not get caught. You were able to retaliate against me, but in the ways that I didn't mind. You made me feel exhausted, irritable, depressed, anxious, weak, dizzy, cold, and empty, but that’s what I wanted you to do; it hurt so good.

I didn't go long until you got me caught again. I stepped on the scale and instead of weighing a certain number, Body, you carried the weight of a number far too low for what I needed to be. For the months that followed, I struggled between letting you win or letting anorexia win, and there were numerous days that you lost.

For that, Body, I am sorry. I should have protected you from that vicious anorexia, but I didn't know how to win that battle. You hurt me over and over again, but it came to a time in my life where I realized that this pain was there to make me feel worse before I ever felt better. I just needed to accept the worst feelings that you made me go through.

You accepted the pain that I put you through and now it was my time to endure your punishment. I had to allow myself to let you make me feel uncomfortable, sick and hurt until you made me feel alive. And as I look at you now, Body, you form tears in my eyes because of how fucking thankful I am for you. I hurt you so fucking badly, but you resisted; you kept me alive. I am alive because of you even though you have all the reasons in the world to not let me stand today because of what I did to you. Every single day I appreciate what you allow me to do. I appreciate that you found it within yourself to forgive me. Yes, sometimes you're a huge bitch and make me bloat or make me feel incredibly anxious and depressed, but the little things that you now allow me to do without killing you are beyond amazing.

You now allow me to run to class when I am late without making me feel like I am going to faint, you allow me to dance, you allow me to laugh and smile, you allow me to sing, you allow me to brush my hair without making it fall out, you allow me to be outside without making me get hypothermia, you allow me to nourish you without starring at food like it’s the enemy, you allow me to study rather than allowing me to calculate every single calorie I put inside of you, you allow me to engage in conversation, you allow me to feel sad without letting it ruin my entire day, you allow me to swim, you allow me to hike, you allow me drink and you allow me to accept you.

Accept you; no, I don't love you yet and I am not sure that I ever will. I am still in the process of recovering and it continues to be the hardest thing I have ever done, but I am still doing it for you. Every day I still think of how I can destroy you, how I can starve you and how I can break you down, but I don’t.

Body, you are only in recovery, not yet recovered, and I am still amazed at what you allow me to do despite how much I broke you down. I know you have ways to go and it’s still really hard for me to accept that, but I know you will reward me again for my progress. I have witnessed what you’ve given me and I know there’s more to come.

Yes, there are still days that I allow anorexia to beat you because it’s too hard to allow myself to give you what you need so I act on urges, but I won’t let it destroy you again. And yes, I still need to be on my medications to make sure I don't hurt you more and I know I have permanently damaged you, but that doesn’t stop me from fixing you.

I try my best to not look at you in the mirror and only see numbers: the number of what you weigh on a scale or the number of calories I've put inside of you. I know you'll let me run again, play sports again, be able carry a child when the time is necessary, but first I need to give you what you need in return. I am still unable to allow you indulgences without feeling guilty and I still follow a meal plan to make sure you get everything you need. I still go to the doctors to make sure I have someone who will be sure to protect you when I am falling apart. I still cry about how much I dislike you or feel like I can’t get you out of bed because of how done I am with you.

Every day is a struggle, but Body, I am sorry and you are forgiving me; I am thanking you and you are welcoming me to be truly alive.

To preface, of course we're still all riled up about last week's explosive Bachelor episode. But before we can discover who Ben has chosen as his future wife, we must revel in the beautiful drama that is the Women Tell All. Ben's rejects will reunite for one final throwdown tomorrow night, and in honor of the occasion, we took it upon ourselves to make Tinder profiles for each of his (memorable) former flames. You know, to help them get back out there.

1. Mandi

2. Lace

3. Haley

4. Amber

5. Jennifer

6. Jubilee

7. Leah

8. Lauren H.

9. Olivia

10. Emily

11. Becca

12. Amanda

13. Caila

14. Chris Harrison

Don't judge us. We had to!

Do you spend so much time re-watching the show that you basically have your Ph.D in Stars Hollow Studies? Time to put that to the test! Find out how well-versed you are in the Art of the Gilmore Girls, and whether you're a high school grad, associate's degree holder or bachelor's degree holder. Take our quiz and find out where you stand!