In this instance, I mean reality as in reality versus expectation. Even after existing in this mortal coil for over 70 years, ...

Sometimes we paint a perfect picture in our heads: a beautiful vacation, a nice cake, or a perfect renovation. And then we face the harsh reality, which looks quite different from what we imagined. In ...

Shopping online, choosing a hotel by its photos, ordering a cake, or going to a beauty salon — all of this sometimes feels like a lottery. You never know: will you get a splendid cake or a sugary ...

Expectations for your first months back at college are always higher than the reality. You tell yourself that this semester will be different; you’ll have your life together, stay on top of your ...

Expectations are tricky. On the one hand, they motivate us, guiding our behavior toward goals and achievements. On the other hand, they can be a double-edged sword—leading to disappointment, anxiety, ...

A street of partially finished new homes in a new suburban housing development. Access to housing in the United States is one of many issues Americans face as they grapple with the current economic ...

View post: Walmart is selling 'warm' waterproof snow boots for only $20 in the final hours of Cyber Monday In Part II, Broadcast Retirement Network’s Jeffrey H. Snyder discusses the facts that the ...

Bacchanal is a tried-and-true Columbia spring tradition. Every year, as Bacchanal season approaches, students have exceedingly high expectations about what the event and their experiences will look ...

The best part about spring semester is that you have a chance to not make the same mistakes you did in the fall. After an agonizing finals period and (hopefully) restful break, most people return with ...

We have all seen the movie portrayals of the dorm life experience that paint it as an outrageous ongoing party. Your Resident Assistants, who “police the building,” will try to stop your shenanigans, ...