Words From the Wise: Advice From the Class of 2016

· · Herds
Words From the Wise: Advice From the Class of 2016

One day it’s your freshman year of college and you feel daunted, embarking on a new and slightly intimidating adventure. The next it’s your senior spring, four years have flown by, and you’re standing on the precipice of the real-world. As the class of 2016 reflects on their college careers, they took to Yik Yak to share the wisdom they’ve gained with the fall’s incoming freshmen. 

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Spotlight On: Finals Edition

· · Community
Spotlight On: Finals Edition

As finals sweep across the college scene, Yakkers are feeling the pressure. But students at schools across the country have been the recipients of random acts of kindness and encouragement from their peers that have helped make this time a little less painful. From offering free Advil and snacks to providing baked goods, these good samaritans know how to bring their communities together and keep morale high. Good luck on finals, Yakkers!

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Meet the Herd: Say Hello to Ben

· · People & Culture
Meet the Herd: Say Hello to Ben

In just two short years, Yik Yak has spread to thousands of communities around the world; each of them has their own characteristics. For example, in our college communities, we see a lot of witty jokes, school pride and moral support during finals. We actually have a team of people at Yik Yak who work extra hard to ensure that each community can thrive.

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