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Matthew Castoral

Matthew Castoral is a sophomore professional writing major and communication studies minor at the State University of New York at Cortland (SUNY – Cortland). He is an up-and-coming writer with the dream of becoming a published author and television/film screenwriter. He resides in Long Island, New York, where he spends the majority of his time working on his novels and reading the works of Stephen King and Ernest Hemingway.

Articles

How to Avoid Getting Overwhelmed in College

College students are known for pulling all-nighters and last-minute study marathons. But you'll never do your best work on four hours of sleep and three cups of coffee. One student shares some strategies he uses to avoid the agony of a late-night scramble and get his work done. read more

Choosing a Major: A Short Story

Once upon a time there was a young man. For the longest time, he had his heart set on becoming a corporate lawyer and a big business tycoon. But then all of a sudden, that dream seemed like a nightmare...read more

5 Realities of College Life

Hate to tell you, but your college fantasy is going to be a little different from your college reality. But don't sweat it! You're still going to have loads of fun. Just be sure you know what to expect.read more