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Moving in with a Roommate: Insights and Advice

For man people, college is the first time they live with someone they aren't related too. It can be a rollercoaster of challenges as you both learn to navigate college life. Here is our best advice for living with a college roommate.…

July 12, 2018
Health Other

How You Can Reduce End of Semester Waste

Whether you’re still attending college or recently graduated, chances are you’ve seen and possibly contributed to the trash generated by students leaving for the summer months. From uneaten food and unused school supplies to textiles and even furniture, the average college student generates 640…

July 5, 2018
Adulting Other

Decorating Your Dorm Room on a Budget

If you are headed to college, you know all about the expenses of going back to school. Tuition, fees, housing, books, food, and more all add up significantly. Decorating your dorm room can be one place where you can reduce your costs and save…

June 15, 2018
Health Other

Ways to Survive on Little Slumber in College

Most students experience more work and less sleep when they get to college. In many instances, you’ll find yourself in a position where you must get up and go to class with as little as 3 to 4 hours sleep the night before. So,…

June 5, 2018
Adulting Other

Roommate? More Like Room-Great!

Once the new school year approaches, students have many things on their minds. Thoughts range from classes to clubs and from work to your favorite TV shows starting up again. Something that should be a breeze is finding a roommate for the year. Considering…

May 22, 2018
Other Safety

10 Crucial Campus Safety Tips

The yearly return to college each fall is an exciting and significant time for students, but it isn’t entirely without risks. This year, as classes beckon you back to campus, consider what you can do to ensure your own safety as well as that…

August 17, 2017
Other Student Life

8 Pro Tips to Make Packing for College Easier

8 Pro Tips to Make Packing for College Easier - Move in time is exciting, but packing is a pain. Instead of trudging through another week of packing for college, use these tips to make the process easier. When you label your boxes and…

July 20, 2017
Other Transition

An Illustrated Guide to Planning a College Visit

Every year, hundreds of high school juniors and seniors travel to their potential university to receive a firsthand view. What better way to compare schools by getting great hands on experience and exploring the area with mom and dad? Planning which university to attend…

March 20, 2017
Other Safety

How to Keep Your Laptop Safe When Using Campus WiFi

College can be the best time of your life; it can also be filled with tons of minor headaches. Between managing classes and keeping the budget intact, it’s important to save a little here and there. As a result, we cling to our tools…

November 3, 2016