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How to Survive Your Freshman Year of College (#CollegeBound Series)
So, you did it. You took the ACT/SAT, visited a few campuses, narrowed down your list to a few schools, applied, and got accepted into college. Now what? The summer before college can be a pretty scary, emotional time in your life. Two summers ago, when I was getting ready to head to college, I… Read More
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Quick Solutions to Roommate Conflicts
In the ideal world, you would meet that perfect roommate who lets you sleep in peace, cleans their half of the room, takes out the garbage on time, and is ready to be your bffl. However, we all know that things don’t always go as imagined. So yes, the bad news is that living with… Read More
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Adorable and Cheap College Dorm Room Decoration Ideas
Whether you’re in a college dorm or have your own place this fall, decorating is basically non-negotiable. I personally believe that it’s never a bad time to start shopping, so here are a few adorable (and cheap – everything is under $50!) pieces to make your home-away-from-home feel a little more cozy come September. RELATED: College Packing List… Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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6 Simple but Proven Study Tips
Studying can be a drain, especially when you’re under a lot of pressure. 3 essays that are all due the same day, 2 research papers that require full annotated bibliographies, a group project that only you seem to care about… Ahhhh, STRESS! So… what do we do? For one, we can temporarily relieve the stress by doing anything and… Read More
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5 Things You Need to Know About Choosing a College Major
[osd_social_media_sharing] It’s becoming more and more common for high school students to apply to college as “undecided”. This isn’t a bad thing. How can we expect high school graduates to pick what they want to do for the rest of their lives when only a few months ago we were scolding them for chewing gum… Read More
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30+ Free Apps Every Student Should Know About
How many apps are installed on your phone? Most modern students have many apps on their cellphones which they use daily. The number of mobile apps is growing daily, and students can make the most out of it – just download useful apps and start using them! Here is a list of 30+ free apps… Read More
