Transitioning into college was a hard one for me, especially when it came to studying or staying on schedule with assignments. In high school, I didn’t have to study a lot to pass tests nor did I need a set schedule. I basically wung a lot of my high school experience. Coming to college was Read More…
Category: Unit 3
The Surprising Benefits of a Storage Cube: A Freshman Necessity
While it may seem stupid, my storage cube was one of my best college purchases. A storage cube is a square, hollow box that both acts as a storage container and a small ottoman. Both uses are especially important and will help you have the best college dorm room. Seating The most important use of Read More…
3 Things that will make you the Best Roommate Ever
Getting along with your roommate is very important for a successful freshman year. When I met my roommate during move-in, we quickly learned the do’s and do not’s of living with another person. After my freshman year, I compiled a list of what makes a good roommate, and the top three pieces of advice will Read More…
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Who’s the Most Prepared Freshman of Them All?
College move in check lists are crazy. You really do have to bring your entire life and pack it into a small room for 9 months. While yes my hamper and power strip were undeniably useful, my full length mirror was another item that I can honestly say I used every day. At home, someone Read More…
4 Ways to be Social… in an “Antisocial” Dorm
Every dorm on campus has a stereotype. Whether it’s quiet and boring or loud and obnoxious, no one really knows what the dorm is like unless they live in it. The dorms are truly what you make of it. Here are 4 ways to be social in an “antisocial” dorm. 1. Get out there Everyone Read More…
How to Make a Home Cooked Meal In Your Dorm Room.
Tired of food from the dining hall? Miss your mom’s home cooking? Well I certainly did during my freshman year when I lived in a dorm. I was tired of having a lot of the same food over and over again and I was getting sick of the food that I was eating. I knew Read More…
3 Tips for Babysitting a Drunk Roommate
Drinking on college campuses remains prevalent in the college experience across the nation. While it is not certain that you will have to deal with a roommate after a long night out, it is very possible. Here are a few tips on how to help you and your roommate make it safely through the night. Read More…
Become a Vegan Dorm Room Chef in Five Easy Steps
Are you vegan and worried about maintaining your lifestyle in college? You needn’t worry, I am here to help! Three years ago, I moved halfway across the world to a new country, in a city referred to as “the dairy state.” As you can imagine, I was worried about what my diet would look like Read More…
A Binder’s BFF
Coming to college, you have a huge list of stuff to bring. Extra hangers, your shower caddy, and of course school supplies. After having your parent look it over at least 3 times, you’re sure you remembered everything. But a couple days into classes, you start getting worksheets to put in your course binder. You Read More…
So You Have a Place to Live.. but How Do You Afford All of Those Utilities?
My first two years of college was a financial breeze (well… with rent). Living in the dorms, you do not realize how much rent can cost since you only have two semester payments. As a college student trying to move into their own place, utilities seem like a small thing to think about. However, the Read More…