It can be an abrupt change going from a place where you have space and familiarity to a brand new sardine can that you have to share with other people. We cover how to navigate roommates, dorm room shopping, dorm situations, and living on campus right here!
You’ve probably heard of the Freshman 15 before. You know, the fifteen pounds you allegedly gain during your first year of college? While scientists debate the actual average that people gain, it is a real phenomenon with several causes. Just think about it–you’re in a new environment with a new routine and new stressors. There […]
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Life can be hard if you’re an introvert or if you struggle with social anxiety. College can be an especially difficult time–there are a ton of changes, you don’t have your usual privacy, and you have to suddenly make friends all over again. While shyness and introversion don’t always go together, they often are linked.
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It’s never easy to consider whether or not a relationship should end. You put so much time, energy, and effort into it. You overcome hurdles and break down walls with the other person. In many ways, you share almost every aspect of your life with them–especially if this is a college relationship, one formed in
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Unless you’re some kind of saint or professional pacifist, it’s likely that you’ll come across a conflict during college. It’s human nature, and it’s incredibly frustrating, especially if you’ve never had to deal with something like this before. Unfortunately, conflict resolution is a critical skill that so many people lack–mostly because they’ve never been taught
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In my experience, the people who excelled the most in college weren’t necessarily the smartest people, but they were the ones who figured out how to manage their time well. There is no perfect method for time management in college, as everyone’s brain works a bit differently. Your first semester is the perfect time to
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College might be busy, but we still need to make time for the things that we enjoy. At the beginning of 2023, we’ve made a list of 12 rom coms to read this year. Each of them contains something relevant to the college experience, whether it’s thematic, characteristic, or situation-centric. If you like reading, this
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Confidence is a beast. With it, you’re unstoppable. Without it, you feel like you’re in a pit, just struggling to get by. Often, it feels like everyone always tells you that confidence is key, but they don’t always give you the tools to achieve it. Once you get to college, it makes a world of
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It’s that time of year again! With back to school right around the corner, there’s the inevitable rush to get college shopping done before everything is sold out. So where are the best places to do your college shopping? We’ve compiled the ultimate (and quick!) list for you to save you the headache of bouncing
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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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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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