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A Freshman’s Guide To Going To A Big University

Attending a huge school can be very hard to grasp. With thousands of students, it’s hard to imagine making such an immaculate campus your new home. These tips are a sure way to guarantee a...

College Major Guide: What Does Your Major Say About You

For centuries students have been having a contest with each other on who has the best major. This ancient tradition is something all of us are familiar with. This guide has been compiled from vigorous...

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The Key To Making The Most Of Studying Abroad

So you may have already compiled a long list of absolute must do’s for when that fateful semester abroad arrives. These six to-dos may not seem crucial but in reality each one of these...

What To Wear : Fall Trends

Before you start worrying about classes, projects, and professors you’re probably facing a much more pressing concern: What to wear to your first day of classes? While sweats and a tank may end up being...

10 Ways To Handle Homesickness

Update: We did an updated article on how to cope with homesickness at college 1. Schedule Visits Even if you’re so far away that the only time you’ll be heading home is for Christmas break,...

Ten Mistakes Every Freshman Will Make

During the glorious time period known as freshman year many incredible things happen and the possibilities are endless (i.e. earning the perfect GPA, hooking up with the track star, rushing the best sorority on campus)....

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College Girl Abroad: Week One

As my first week abroad comes to an end, many of my pre-departure concerns and apprehensions have seemed to fall into place. The anxiety has been wiped away (for the most part) and replaced by...

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Summer Send-Off

As summer comes to an end it really makes a person take a step back, laugh at the ridiculous crazy moments that occurred, and truly reflect the experience no matter where or how...

The 10 Commandments For Attending A Small College

If you’re an incoming freshman descending on a small college or university in a few short months, there are a few things you’ll need to take with you to get through your first...

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The Transformation: A Story From A Fellow College Girl

At the end of every school year we all have a tendency of reliving the entire year by picking out things in our lives that could’ve been better, regretting the risks we didn’t take, wishing...

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How To… Pair Food And Wine, From Appetizers To Dessert

Sure, everyone is allowed their wild indulgences for their 21st birthday. But what subtly screams “I’m over 21!” is in-depth alcohol knowledge, especially when it comes to wine and wine pairings. The next...

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Six Steps to Handling a Car Emergency

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

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Post-College Meditations From The Editor In Chief: Things I Wish I Had Known As A Freshman Girl

As of this past May 20th I am a Boston College alumna. This title comes in many forms: I’m no longer a student but a full-time member of the working world, I’m moving...

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What I Learned In College That Textbooks Didn’t Teach Me

As of yesterday I completed my finals, and now my senior year of college at Boston College is coming to a close. I wanted to give myself a day of reflection, and now, as always,...

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Your ECG Survival Guide To Finals

It’s around that time again, that terrible, terrible time when you have mountains of things to study for and projects to do but all you can seem to do is procrastinate. Here...

10 Movie Options For A Girl’s Night In

With finals coming up and all of your college besties about to scatter to the winds of their home towns, the time is ripe for a great girl’s night in before another year...

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How To… Make An Irish Car Bomb Cocktail For St. Patrick’s Day

This beer-based cocktail is a St. Patrick’s Day classic, and whether you’re Irish or not and you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today, as most college campuses do, read on to learn...

How To… Survive A College Party

You’re excited. You’re nervous. You might meet Prince Charming tonight or you’ll end up going home bored out of your mind. With college parties you never know what to expect, but they are an experience...

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