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freshmanflu

The Freshman Flu: 7 Things Every College Girl Needs to Know

So, you’ve finally made it to college, and you’re all set with a cute new dorm room, awesome friends, and an exciting new life ahead of you. But, there’s one thing that might be lurking...
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Guide To Staying Safe On Campus

College Safety Tip #1: LOCK YOURSELF IN A CUPBOARD AND NEVER COME OUT. Only joking! It’s a big scary world out there, and by the end of this you’re going to think it’s way bigger...
car

Six Steps to Handling a Car Emergency

A car emergency can mean anything from an accident to a blown out tire on the highway. When we’re driving our vehicles, we’re responsible for their safe operation. It always helps to know what to...
hurricane sandy

ECG Hurricane Sandy Safety Guide

If you’re a college girl on the East coast, or if you have loved ones on the East coast, here is our checklist for staying safe while Sandy wreaks her havoc on us through the...
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5 Tricks To Save Your iPhone’s Battery Life

If you’re a college girl with an iPhone, chances are you’re also a college girl who runs back and forth between her room and campus with an iPhone charger too. Between checking email and social...
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A Personal Story From A Fellow College Girl: What Really Happens With A DUI?

To give you an exact date, it was May 28th, 2011. It was around 2 or 3 in the morning. I had been at one of my sorority sister’s houses for a party. It was...
car essentials

Put This In Your Car Now To Survive Any Road Trip

Summer is approaching. Beautiful weather, fun relaxation, time for friends, time for fun, and time for spontaneity. I have always loved the sound of a spontaneous road trip to where ever the road takes me....

How To… Backpack Across Europe, Pt. 2: Safety

  Hey girls! If you missed it, check out the first part of our backpacking guide, on packing techniques. Be sure to stayed tuned for the third and final installment, where Tianna will discuss the...
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How to…Backpack Across Europe, Pt.1: Packing

Backpacking cross-country, roughing it, and having that once-in-a-lifetime-experience… sound familiar? Want to discover and explore England or Italy? Well, whether you’re hiking abroad, or packing light for a summer getaway, what you bring and how...
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How to…Avoid Dangerous Situations and Use Basic Self Defense

As young college women, we should all be aware of how to stay clear of danger, and if we have to, how to defend ourselves. Whether you go to school in a big city or...

How to…Remove Makeup Stains from Clothes

I’ve ruined way too many of my favourite tops with some stray concealer or liquid eyeliner, so I know how heartbreaking the situation can be. Luckily, between reading too many Martha Stewart articles, getting tips...

How to…Jump Start a Car

As you may have noticed, a lot of my posts focus on beauty and fashion as opposed to real life situations. However, part of being a well-informed college girl is being able to survive in...
straightener

How To…Curl Your Hair With A Hair Straightener

Ever get caught at a friend’s house or your boyfriend’s place with just your straightener, but you really want a wavy or curly look? Don’t worry, with a little practice, your straightener can be transformed...