College is a thrilling time to explore who you are in a new environment and try new things. From dorm lifers to commuters to transfer students, campus life looks different for everyone. We help you to get involved and become a part of your college in every way possible. This includes tips, opportunities, and things to know!
If you’ve kept up with our Book of the Month posts, you’ll know that we love reading here at Dreaming Upwards! A few weekends ago, one of my best friends and I took a quick girls’ trip to some bookstores ranging from San Diego to Los Angeles. This SoCal Bookstore Day Trip didn’t even last […]
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While this book has been out for a few years, I thought Katharine McGee’s American Royals was the perfect selection for July’s book of the month. Each month, we like to pick a book that features young adult characters, ideas, or themes and show it off on Dreaming Upwards. This month, in honor of the Fourth
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It’s never too early to prepare for college, and starting in June can help alleviate any stress from the end of the summer. Read below to see what you can do in June to help yourself prepare. 1. Either Craft or Update Your Resume Do you have a resume/CV? Is your resume as good as
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Every month, we like to pick one book to recommend. We select books that have characters, themes, settings, and cultural relevance to people in their 20s. This month, that book is Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Goodreads Link Amazon Link Malibu Rising Summary Malibu Rising follows the four Riva siblings and delves into their origin. We’re first
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You’ve made it! After four (ish) years of busting your butt, you’re finally about to walk across that stage and officially receive that degree. Graduation is the perfect time to celebrate an end to everything you have done, from figuring out dorm life as a freshman to completing that final class as a senior. Naturally,
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For some people, a title telling you how to make friends in college is a laughing matter. Making friends? You might think. That’s ridiculous. My parents met all of their friends in college. And that might be the case. However, if you found this article, you’re probably like I was when I started college, and
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An Introduction: The End of the Beginning You’ve made it to the end of freshman year. That in and of itself is a major accomplishment. During your freshman year of college, you grow so much. It’s a crazy time that simultaneously seems to last forever and fly by. In such a short time, you’ve lived
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