Students of Lehigh Blog

A blog sharing the perspectives, tips and stories of students living and studying on Lehigh’s South Mountain.

Bedsheet banner reading "Laf goes to Laf" hangs from brown siding between a pair of windows.
The Rivalry: Told Through Tradition
Bedsheet Banners

In the weeks leading up to the Lehigh-Lafayette game, spray-painted bedsheets begin to appear across Lehigh’s campus and neighborhood homes and businesses. 

Black and white photo of people tearing down a goalpost
The Rivalry: Told Through Tradition
Past Traditions

While some still persist, not all the original Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry game traditions are still practiced today. 

Mahawa Bangoura ’25
Communications Intern Profiles
Communications Intern Profile: Mahawa Bangoura '27
Syria Flucas
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Communications Intern Profile: Syria Flucas '25
Grace Roche
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Communications Intern Profile: Grace Roche '25
Sydney Fisher
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Communications Intern Profile: Sydney Fisher '25
Holly Souter
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Communications Intern Profile: Holly Souter '25
Marlena Stein '25 Headshot
Communications Intern Profiles
Communications Intern Profile: Marlena Stein '25
Jenn Lindley
Communications Intern Profiles
Communications Intern Profile: Jenn Lindley '24
Two men sitting at a broadcast desk
Writing for Lehigh’s Student Newspaper & Online Site
Coppee Hall
Imagining the Benefits of AI in the Workplace
Tiffany Chen
Communications Intern Profiles
Communications Intern Profile: Tiffany Chen '25
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Communications Intern Profiles
Communications Intern Profile: Rhea Jadhav '24
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Communications Intern Profiles
Communications Intern Profile: Marcus Smith '25
Keilly Kirkpatrick Headshot
Communications Intern Profiles
Communications Intern Profile: Keilly Kirkpatrick '24
Two girls in their dorm room
My Sorority Housing Experience at Lehigh
Image of brown doors of Grace Hall
What is a Work-Study Position?
Students competing in the bed races
A Lehigh Tradition: Bed Races and Rivalry Week
2 engineering students having a discussion in front of a window
Psychology Research Assistant Positions for Undergraduates
Grey stone building in snow
Research Experience for Undergraduates at Lehigh
Facade of Parisian hotel building
Essential Study Abroad Packing List
Eiffel Tower
The Semester I Had the Opportunity to Study Abroad in Paris
Hi-Pot Restaurant 2
A Foodie’s 5 Favorite Restaurants in Bethlehem, Pa.
Lehigh University Campus
International Transfer Students Find a Home at Lehigh
Ally Hoang
Lehigh Launch: A chance of a lifetime
Ashley Diaz
Lehigh Launch: Fully immerse yourself
Olivia Lundquist
Lehigh Launch: Incredible experiences—experiential learning
Lilliane Moorhead
Lehigh Launch: Take the risk even if you are scared
Maxi Bitar
Lehigh Launch: Help the environment
Liz Matthews
Lehigh Launch: Embrace the moment
Yandel Santos
Lehigh Launch: Every day is a day to learn
Illustration
Ways to Help Navigate Mental Health as a College Student
Jack Catlett '23 in the Enclave
Jack Catlett ’23 Uses Clothing Line, Art Projects to Strengthen Community and Change Perspectives
Lehigh campus
Goodbye New York, Hello Bethlehem: Coming to Lehigh from a Big City
Katie Goettle '23 in Sierra Leone
Katie Goettle ‘23 Develops Sickle Cell Anemia Diagnostic Device During Research Abroad
Katie Goettle '23 in Stockholm, Sweden
Enhancing Culturally and Academically: Katie Goettle ’23 Shares Her Study Abroad Experience
Christina Perrier '23 on campus
What is a Reverse Transfer? One Student’s Experience Leaving and Returning to Lehigh
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Mariah Langlois ’22 Challenges The Outsider’s Perception of A Home Through Enclosure in her Senior Thesis
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Architecture Major Mia Waters Rethinks The Concept of a Practical Home
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What Does Test Optional Mean?
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What Can I Do With a Design Major?
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Get Involved: Community Service Ideas for College Students
Latin Dance Club
Choosing College Clubs and Activities: How Many Clubs Should I Join in College?
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International Student Profiles
International Student Profiles: A chat with Yuxin
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International Student Profiles
International Student Profiles: A chat with Adam
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International Student Profiles
International Student Profiles: A chat with Lana
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International Student Profiles
International Student Profiles: A chat with Eleni
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International Student Profiles
International Student Profiles: A chat with Emma
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International Student Profiles
International Student Profiles: A chat with Luisa
Omogolo Pikinini
International Student Profiles
International Student Profiles: A chat with Omogolo
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International Student Profiles
International Student Profiles: A chat with Lidya
Alibek Kaliyev
International Student Profiles
International Student Profiles: A chat with Alibek
Boniface Mwangangi Kyalo
International Student Profiles
International Student Profiles: A chat with Boniface
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International Student Profiles
International Student Profiles: A chat with Alonso
Clare Fonstein on a hike in Alaska
Swapping Spain to Study Alaska’s Public Schools: One Lehigh Student’s Experience with the Martindale Honors Program
Amber Bierly headshot outside.
Lehigh Launch: Respect for different cultures and lifestyles
Jamiez Vo poses for a headshot outside.
Lehigh Launch: Shifting the classroom perspective to experiential learning
Simone Cox headshot outside.
Lehigh Launch: Learning how to become more independent
Finn Tarbox headshot outside.
Lehigh Launch: Stepping out of my comfort zone
Emma Moriarty stands in front of a multi-colored door.
Lehigh Launch: I can adapt to new environments
Sarah Wilhelm portrait
Lehigh Launch: Leave no trace
Allen Chen writing in a notebook outside.
Lehigh Launch: How to survive in the wild
Lehigh University campus scene covered in snow
Moving Across the Country for College: Going from the West Coast to an East Coast College
A bird's eye view of South Bethlehem shows the horizon with the tops of buildings.
Guide to living off campus


 

The Linderman Library study spots in the rotunda room.
Lehigh’s Best Study Spots
linderman skylight
A Photo Gallery of Amazing Architecture Details of Lehigh Campus Buildings from a Student’s Point of View
Student writing at chalkboard
Choosing a College Major—And Changing Your Mind
Student looking at computer, smiling
5 Tips to Help Crush Your Virtual Job Interview
Alumni Memorial
How-To: 8 Tips for a Virtual College Search
Student in library
Why Should I Study English? What Can You Do with an English Major?
Swimming pool
Thinking About a Work-Study Job? Chloe Wszolek ‘21 Shares Her Experience
Back of T-shirt that says "tutor Lehigh University"
Thinking About a Work-Study Job? Rachel Caffery ‘21 Shares Her Experience
Community Service Office lanyards
Thinking About a Work-Study Job? Brianna Cimaglia ’21 Shares Her Experience
Greek Life
What is Greek Life Like in College?: Being a Member of Lehigh Greek Life
Student smiling at a laptop screen
What to Ask Professors and Navigating Virtual Office Hours
Kendric Effah-Gyan
My COVID Story: Overcoming Challenges as a Freshman International Student
Gryphons
My Campus Housing Experience: Lessons Learned as a Housing Resident and a Gryphon Resident Advisor
Light shining on a wall
Exploring With a Light-Seeking Lens: Mindfulness Activities for College Students
Student working on a laptop
Remote Internships for College Students and Tips for Getting an Internship
Winnie Gu in Singapore
The Struggle to Answer “Where Are You From?”: Being a Third Culture Kid in College
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My Experience: Outdoors and Mental Health
Bishop Pikinini masked at Farrington Square
My COVID Story: Supporting Frontline Workers as an International Student
Adrian Suarez masked
My COVID Story: Putting Others First as an International Student
Susan Westman
My COVID Story: Battling on the Front Lines
Ronald Johnson
My COVID Story: Facing Financial Challenges, Death, and Inequalities
Winnie and friends attend graduate international student formal 2020
A Full Time Graduate Student's Perspective: 5 Ways Grad Life Took Me By Surprise
Rachel remains thankful for the small blessings of this year
My COVID Story: Dealing With the Death of a Parent and Pandemic Isolation
Four students holding Beat Lafayette scarf
My Campus Housing Experience: Living in Residence Halls Can Help Create Lifelong Friendships
Student riding a bike
Exercise for College Students: Does Exercise Help With Stress?
Vote
College Students Voting Registration Information
United States flag
Why is Constitution Day Important, Especially This Year?
Empty airplane seats
My COVID-19 Experience: France, Quarantine and the Transition to Online Learning
Students talking to each other in a hallway
How to Use Zoom to Succeed on a Graduate School Interview
Students sitting in adirondack chairs on campus
How to Get Mental Health Help in College and How to Improve Mental Health
Student hanging lights on a wall in dorm room
College Dorm Checklist
College students in a classroom
What Should I Major In?
Students walking inside a campus building
How to Transfer Colleges
Students walking on campus
How to Apply for College
A student presents to the professor and other students in a classroom
How to Decide What College to Go to
Matthew Fainor in a lab
Matthew Fainor: An Innovator of Living Textiles and Fabric Structures
Person sitting at a table with a laptop, a cup of coffee and cell phone
Choosing College Essay Topics and How to Write a College Essay
A professor lecturing to students in a classroom
Changing Majors in College
Students working at a table
Study Tips for College Students