Managing high school stressors can put anyone over the edge. Between five-page persuasive essays, unfortunate group projects, and sneaking the last piece of Five Gum during class – how do you find the time to plan for the future? With over three thousand colleges in the U.S., knowing when and …
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You’re More Than Your College Major
At some point in our lives, we were all hit with the million dollar question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a four-year-old, this presented us with the opportunity to dive into the limitless possibilities of our imagination. But much like onesie pajamas – we outgrew this fantasy very …
5 Ways to Uncover Your Passion
For most, the college search process begins with putting together a list of schools based on academic qualifications like SAT scores or GPA requirements. Deciding which school is the right fit, however, is more than just numbers on a rubric. It's about size, culture, access to real-world preparation and most …
What to Bring When Starting College?
Most of you have seen checklists of what to bring with you when moving in, especially on-campus students. Beddings, table lamp, chargers, etc. You know what I'm talking about. This post applies to commuters, too, though, because compared to those checklists that you’ve seen, this may be a bit different. …
The Importance of Relaxation in Mental Health as Told Through SpongeBob Gifs
Don't feel guilty for taking time for yourself. Let's face it, college can be hard. Between attending classes, studying, and sleep deprivation, it is no wonder that college students are stressed out. College can seem like an everlasting cycle of responsibilities. In the midst of all the chaos, it I …
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New Semester’s Resolutions
New Semester, new you. Have you already given up on your 2018 resolutions? Have no fear, for the early stages of this new semester are the perfect time to set goals for success. Check out some New Semester's Resolutions for inspiration! Actually Do Your Readings Although this sounds totally obvious, …
R U Homesick?
There's no place like home. Home is where the heart is, not to mention our family, home cooked meals, and steaming hot showers. For those of us who have yet to trade in our shower flip flops for a weekend at home, check out these tips to cure your homesickness. …
RU ready for college? Ha, I’m not but here’s me trying to be a functioning college student in 3 months or less
If you couldn't tell from the title, I'm starting my first year of college come this fall and yes, I am panicking. But only a little, mind you. However, because the purpose of this blog is to not freak out prospective students or even current students (do upperclassmen even read these?) …