--- title: "#college-life articles | Hashnode" description: "Explore 52 articles tagged #college-life on Hashnode. Tutorials, guides, and how-tos from the community." url: "https://hashnode.com/tag/college-life" --- Tag # #college-life 52 posts · 32 followers [Snigdha Chatterjee](https://hashnode.com/@snigdhachatterjee) · [Aug 30](https://hashnode.com/posts/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-joining-b-tech/6a93cf882bbeb2941ed58c4f) ### [5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Joining B.Tech](https://snigdha-tech-journey.hashnode.dev/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-joining-b-tech?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Lessons Every Engineering Student Should Know 8 min read · [snigdha-tech-journey.hashnode.dev](https://snigdha-tech-journey.hashnode.dev/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-joining-b-tech?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Venkatesh Tatipamula](https://hashnode.com/@skyyte) · [Feb 2](https://hashnode.com/posts/student-participation-certificate-why-it-matters-in-college-life/69808a38744fa1e936c3bdf7) ### [Student Participation Certificate: Why It Matters in College Life](https://bestactivitiesforplacements.hashnode.dev/student-participation-certificate-why-it-matters-in-college-life?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Understand what a student participation certificate is, why colleges issue it, and how participation helps students build an active college profile. 4 min read · [bestactivitiesforplacements.hashnode.dev](https://bestactivitiesforplacements.hashnode.dev/student-participation-certificate-why-it-matters-in-college-life?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Venkatesh Tatipamula](https://hashnode.com/@skyyte) · [Jan 26](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-extracurricular-activities-can-boost-your-placement-chances-in-college/6977571a3fbd389915e50fc9) ### [How Extracurricular Activities Can Boost Your Placement Chances in College](https://bestactivitiesforplacements.hashnode.dev/how-extracurricular-activities-can-boost-your-placement-chances-in-college?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Discover why extracurricular and co-curricular activities matter for placements. Boost confidence, interview stories, skills, and student profiles. 4 min read · [bestactivitiesforplacements.hashnode.dev](https://bestactivitiesforplacements.hashnode.dev/how-extracurricular-activities-can-boost-your-placement-chances-in-college?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 25, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-11-alex-fills-the-void-with-michelle-as-michael-quietly-craves-his-attention/694d91acb8eb7535e5b0c955) ### [Chapter 11: Alex Fills the Void with Michelle, as Michael Quietly Craves His Attention](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-11-alex-fills-the-void-with-michelle-as-michael-quietly-craves-his-attention?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) While Alex finds solace with Michelle, Michael quietly wrestles with jealousy yet stands by Alex. 41 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-11-alex-fills-the-void-with-michelle-as-michael-quietly-craves-his-attention?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 24, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-10-the-loss-of-a-california-friend-how-alex-finds-comfort-with-michael/694c1e5f5ca434bd7f29eca0) ### [Chapter 10: The Loss of a California Friend: How Alex Finds Comfort with Michael](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-10-the-loss-of-a-california-friend-how-alex-finds-comfort-with-michael?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Michael discovers he reminds Alex of a friend who passed away. 46 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-10-the-loss-of-a-california-friend-how-alex-finds-comfort-with-michael?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 23, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-9-discover-alexs-birthday-adventure-and-michaels-charming-surprise/694b29b2c8668a05fc331df3) ### [Chapter 9: Discover Alex's Birthday Adventure and Michael's Charming Surprise](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-9-discover-alexs-birthday-adventure-and-michaels-charming-surprise?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Michael aimed to express his care subtly. 17 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-9-discover-alexs-birthday-adventure-and-michaels-charming-surprise?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 22, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-8-a-closer-look-at-photography-soccer-and-an-almost-kiss/6949ad156f10a4d7d22f6e48) ### [Chapter 8: A Closer Look at Photography, Soccer, and an Almost Kiss](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-8-a-closer-look-at-photography-soccer-and-an-almost-kiss?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Michael aspires to be a photographer, Alex aims to excel in soccer, and a near confession happens. 36 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-8-a-closer-look-at-photography-soccer-and-an-almost-kiss?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 22, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-7-ghosts-in-golden-liight/6948ec37b8f1745116006052) ### [Chapter 7: Ghosts In Golden Liight](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-7-ghosts-in-golden-liight?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Alex returns to San Diego for Christmas while Michael eagerly awaits his January campus arrival. 43 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-7-ghosts-in-golden-liight?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 19, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-6-michaels-weight-and-self-hate/69452df9d8ea424a766b8a55) ### [Chapter 6: Michael's Weight & Self Hate](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-6-michaels-weight-and-self-hate?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Fearing the end of their bond, Alex misunderstood Michael's unusual attempts to maintain their connection. 73 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-6-michaels-weight-and-self-hate?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Michael McAllister](https://hashnode.com/@MichaelMcAllister80) · [Dec 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/chapter-5-harvard-mind-french-film-and-friendship/69445c404e90f4393aa295a1) ### [Chapter 5: Harvard Mind, French Film, and Friendship](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-5-harvard-mind-french-film-and-friendship?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Michael advises Alex to be kinder to himself, and Alex considers his friend's words. 20 min read · [grayskies.hashnode.dev](https://grayskies.hashnode.dev/chapter-5-harvard-mind-french-film-and-friendship?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)