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10 Best Education Apps and Hacks for College Students

It’s true – today’s college students can’t live without technology. BUT IT’S NOT THEIR FAULT. You see, nowadays, so much of the “college experience” has shifted over to the digital domain– from research databases to paper/assignment submissions— that not using technology can be a serious hinderance to a student’s success. And let’s be real: we already spend so much time online (much… Read More
College Packing List: What to Bring to College

Moving into a college dorm is an exciting time for any college student. It’s a chance to start fresh, make new friends, and create lasting memories. But before you can start your college life, you need to make sure you have all the essentials for your new home away from home, and that is why… Read More
10 Things to Do the Summer Before College

Ah, the summer before college. Excited and eager to experience the “full freedom” that is college life, yet nervous about starting a whole new chapter in life. It’s normal to have mixed feelings. It’s okay if you feel overwhelmed! Incoming college students can take proactive steps during the summer before college to ensure a smooth transition and a successful freshman… Read More
How to Wake Up in the Morning

1. Don’t. If you want to sleep in, you’ve earned it! Just think: How many late nights have you spent half-conscious behind an essay on your screen, praying the light outside isn’t the sunrise? How many late nights have you balanced a coffee in each jittering hand and an overpriced textbook in your lap, seeing… Read More
5 Tips to Drastically Improve Your Summer

It’s summer, which means we college students are done with classes, finals and papers for three whole months. I don’t know about you, but every year at the start of summer I come up with a list of things I want to do with my time and, whether it’s because of work, family events, or… Read More
Travel Essentials: Packing Checklist

After a long semester of sleepless nights and stress eating, a summer vacation (or even a mini getaway) sounds like honey-dripped waffles. But before you book those tickets and head on out that door, make sure you have everything you need. The last thing you want to spend your money on is that thing you already own, that thing… Read More
The Complete Guide to Scholarship Hacks

“Well begun is half done,” Aristotle had once said. And he was right. When it comes to applying for scholarships, front-loading really pays off. So take your time to carefully plan and organize, and you will save a LOT of time and energy in the long run. When applying for scholarships, remember these 4 key ingredients: 1) organization; 2)… Read More
How to Rebuild Broken Relationships

Forming relationships is hard, maintaining relationships is harder, and remedying broken or underdeveloped relationships is the hardest. When dealing with people, there will be complications. When dealing with feelings, frustrations will arise. But know this: no matter how damaged or astray the trajectory of a relationship, there is always hope. Here are 3 ways to… Read More
Top 3 Best Movies About College

When we’re seniors in high school, we’re bombarded with people telling us that college will be the best four years of our lives. “You’ll be overwhelmed with opportunities and new friends and awesome adventures”, they say. The reality? Lots of coffee, ramen noodles and crying because we’re too broke to afford a spring break trip… Read More
Short Films 101: 8 Steps to Making Short Films

Whether you’re a film student or a movie enthusiast, the thought of developing a short film has probably crossed your mind. You gotta admit it’s pretty tricky to film an award winning masterpiece when you’re still in college and can barely afford to buy yourself dinner, let alone manage a budget for a movie. You… Read More
Monday Morning Survival Tips

Nothing is worse than waking up early on a Monday to attend a 3 hour long lecture. We lay in bed, stare at the ceiling and contemplate dropping out of college all together. Although they’re a struggle, Monday mornings are inevitable and it’s time that we all learn how to kick them in the butt.… Read More
The Single Most Important Skill You Don’t Learn in College: Listening

Listening 101 is not a course offered in college but definitely should be. Recently, there have been many talks about the importance of listening in communication, and it’s probably worth paying attention to if psychologists, pastors, motivational speakers, CEOs and ordinary people like myself are talking and/or writing about it. 💁 But really, I believe that listening… Read More
A College Student’s Summer To-Do List

We’ve officially reached that point in the semester where college students are struck with “good weather syndrome”. They trudge to class like zombies, not bothering to care that they’re 15 minutes late. They groan as they look longingly out the window, wishing they could be sitting in the grass instead of suffering through another hour… Read More
5 Shows College Students Should Be Watching

If you need a distraction from studying, check out these 5 shows. Not only are they extremely compelling, but they can teach you a thing or two about the adult world we live in. 1. How To Get Away With Murder (ABC) This show is perfect for college students for a couple of reasons, 1)… Read More
How to Survive Group Projects

Group projects can be a nightmare; conflicting schedules, slackers, different ideas. People end up hating each other and the closer the deadline, the more stressed out everyone becomes. Does anyone actually enjoy working in groups with a bunch of busy, moody college students? Before you go crying to your professor, check out these 5 tips… Read More