There’s a lot that’s exciting about going away to college, but there can also be a lot happening at your new university that feels a bit intimidating. You’re transitioning into a new space and are suddenly faced with a whole slew of new people, new responsibilities, and new types of interactions. One of the great
Read moreWhen you head off to college and move into a dorm room, it’s usually a general goal to do your best to get along with your roommate or roommates. And if that doesn’t work, then the next goal turns into surviving in the same space without rubbing shoulders or bothering each other too much. It
Read moreWhen you catch a cold in high school, there’s something sort of nice about staying home from school and being taken care of by your mom. However, the reality of getting sick in college is something quite different altogether. After you head off to college, the chances are pretty good that you’ll get sick at
Read moreThere’s something sort of magical about Fall. The air gets cool and crisp, the leaves change into a variety of beautiful colors, pumpkin spice lattes pop up on menus in coffee shops everywhere, and everyone starts sporting sweatshirts and scarves. The weather makes for undoubtedly cozy ambiance huddled inside near candles and...
Read moreWhen you head off to college, chances are good that you’re not only living in a new space but you’re probably now in a completely different city or state. Moving carries with it a mix of emotions: excitement, nervousness, fear, surprise. Whatever you’re feeling, know that you’re not alone and that moving can...
Read moreCollege is the perfect time to start fresh. Now that you’re in a new place, likely making new friends, and starting a new chapter of your life, you might find yourself ready to take on some other new things. Learning a new skill has a host of benefits, and when you decide to take on
Read moreEvery student has a different way they like to approach their work. While some of us don’t mind an interruption here or there, others crave absolute silence and hours of uninterrupted time to focus on projects or papers. Figuring out what kind of learner you are will you help you pinpoint the best type of
Read moreAugust has arrived and you’re more than likely gearing up for the big move…to college! There’s nothing like a hot sun, a whole bunch of packed bags and boxes, and a somewhat emotional family to give you the jitters about move-in day. While moving to college can be a bit nervewracking, it’s also very exciting,
Read moreAs you approach the end of your college career, it’s probably becoming more and more of a reality to you that your familiar cocoon environment of college is slowly but surely fading away. On the flip side, while you’re certainly taking a plunge by graduating and looking for your first job, all this new change
Read moreAs the summer winds down, and you approach August on the calendar, you’re probably starting to gear up for school starting. If you’re an incoming freshman, you’ve more than likely attended a summer prep day to get all the practical info you need to know, but that doesn’t set aside the fact that college is
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