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  • Study Abroad: The Ultimate Guide

    Study Abroad: The Ultimate Guide

    The idea of studying abroad is a versatile subject. Some people have dreamed of it since they were young, and others not so much… Most people figure: I am having the best time right here in the comfort of my own campus, so why would I want to leave? For those of you who seem… Read More

  • College Hacks: The Best Study Tips for Success

    College Hacks: The Best Study Tips for Success

    With summer rapidly reaching the end, it’s time to think about heading back to college – and therefore, classes. And with classes comes the activity we hate more than anything in the world – studying. While studying can be a boring pain 99% of the time, it’s pretty much necessary if you want to pass… Read More

  • Ultimate College Care Package Idea Guide

    Ultimate College Care Package Idea Guide

    Whether you’re giving a care package or receiving one, these simple boxes are a wonderful surprise for any college student. Show someone how much they mean to you with these 8 great care package ideas! Feel free to swap, add, or remove any items you see fit. ➵ Hang In There Care Package This is… Read More

  • 10 Things You Can Thank College for

    10 Things You Can Thank College for

    What do you mean I can’t bring my mom and dad to college with me? I’m sorry folks, but that is the harsh reality… you’re on your own now! Little birdie is flying away from the nest and there’s nothing that can stop it. I will always remember the insanity of move-in day last year…… Read More

  • Dating Lessons Learned From Gossip Girl

    Dating Lessons Learned From Gossip Girl

    Oh, Gossip Girl. It was one of the most iconic, dramatic, ridiculously amazing shows of our generation. GG basically characterized my middle/high school years, and I consider myself an expert on the show’s six seasons. One of my favorite part of GG (besides the outfits!) was the characters and their relationships with each other. Blair,… Read More

  • Back to School Excitement

    Back to School Excitement

    I turned on the TV the other day and those dreaded back-to-school commercials are on… Could it be that time of the year already? Yes it is folks! It’s an exciting time, preparing for the year ahead. Little do you know, you have tons of exciting things waiting for you this upcoming year. Of course,… Read More

  • College Food Hacks

    College Food Hacks

    The Dining Hall. Don’t lie, we all have a love/hate relationship with it. What’s to love: You don’t have to cook every night and it’s free (well it’s not because you’re paying for a meal plan but it seems like it is ok)! What’s to hate: mostly unhealthy choices, there may be things you might not like… Read More

  • Why We Need to Stop Comparing Ourselves to Others

    Why We Need to Stop Comparing Ourselves to Others

    In an age of social media and constant sharing, feelings of insecurity and inadequacy have this strange way of creeping in. Being able to witness other people’s amazing adventures and glamorous lives on Snapchat and Instagram makes it very easy for you to begin to analyze your own life and try to draw comparisons. In… Read More

  • How To: Grocery Shopping in College

    How To: Grocery Shopping in College

    This coming academic year, I’ll be living in an apartment on campus with a full kitchen! This is a big step up from my previous two years of kitchen-less dorming. While I love the idea of cooking my own meals, I recognize that it will come with a couple of barriers; grocery shopping in college… Read More

  • 5 Dorm Decor Statement Pieces (DIY Optional)

    5 Dorm Decor Statement Pieces (DIY Optional)

    Despite their small size, dorm rooms are often difficult to decorate. It’s tough to fill those lackluster white walls when you face a “no nails” policy, “no outside furniture,” and countless other university-wide restrictions. A great way around a drab room starts with statement pieces. These can add a lot to your living space with… Read More

  • 10 Places You Must Travel to in Your Lifetime

    10 Places You Must Travel to in Your Lifetime

    Travel is the best gift you can give anyone in my book. Get me on the next plane out of here and let me see the world. People always ask me, “If you could travel to any place right now where would it be?” and my answer always is “I don’t know, but is everywhere… Read More

  • 10 STRUGGLE Hacks for Summer & School! Advice from AndreasChoice

    10 STRUGGLE Hacks for Summer & School! Advice from AndreasChoice

    Ah, summer struggles. Pants that don’t fit, broken air conditioners, flat soda, and more. No worries – Youtube star AndreasChoice offers creative solutions to these annoying summer struggles! Make sure to check out her other videos too – she makes D.I.Y, beauty, fashion, and makeup videos, and her videos are always super entertaining and helpful, not to… Read More

  • 4 Tips for a Better Interview

    4 Tips for a Better Interview

    Applying for jobs/internships is a super stressful, sometimes complicated process. You’ve turned in your resume and spent a few weeks waiting, and now it’s time for the interview. Interviews can seem pretty high-stakes, especially if you really want the job/internship you’ve applied for. However, they don’t have to be as scary as you think! Read on… Read More

  • Healthy Eating: The Ultimate Guide

    Healthy Eating: The Ultimate Guide

    I feel like today all you hear about and see when it comes to food is organic this and gluten free that. Should I be vegetarian? Or maybe vegan is better… but wait, my friend is on a juice cleanse and she lost 5 pounds… what should I do? Let’s all take a step back… Read More

  • My Best Advice to the #CollegeBound

    My Best Advice to the #CollegeBound

    Starting college is a time of mixed emotions. You are beginning a new chapter in your life and starting a new adventure, which adds to the element of excitement and anticipating the unknown. You have this new found freedom, you can finally explore things for yourself and not have anyone stop you. At the same… Read More

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