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5 Times When Skipping Class is Justifiable

Could you ever justify skipping class? We’ve all been there, where the stress of studying, assignments, and daily life in general has gotten so overwhelming that you can’t imagine setting foot in another lecture hall....
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10 Strategies to Get Your GPA Up in High School

Hey there, future college girls still in high school! Realized your GPA could use a little pick-me-up? No worries, you got this! I’m about to share some super-simple steps that’ll help you level up your...
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End-of-Semester Burnout: Embrace it, Beat it, or Balance it?

Hey, college gals! Can you believe it’s that time already? Finals are here, and the tantalizing promise of summer freedom is almost within reach. Before we can bask in the sun, we need to tackle...
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Showing your Professor Appreciation Without Crossing the Line

We’ve all had at least one professor – You know, the one who went and beyond to help us understand complex concepts, or who has guided us through the challenges we faced during our college...
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10 Reasons Why You Should Participate in Class

How important can participating in class really be? I understand the urge to sit in the back row, hide in the shadows, and pray the teacher never calls on you. You can easily justify this...
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How To…Make Friends At A New School

So, the new school year has started and everything is terrifying. Everything is new, loud, and moving really fast. Everyone else seems to know what they’re doing. Not only that, but you’ve left all the...

44 Adorable School Supplies You Need In Your Life

There are very few things that can make homework fun. Most of them involve being in a study group with your besties or being tutored by someone seriously hot. When neither of those options are...
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13 Fabulous Lunch Boxes for Grown Ups

There are a lot of things that are great about moving out of home and into your own place. But one of the things that is not so great is that your parents aren’t cooking...
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6 Ways to Find School Supplies for Cheap

Raise your hand if you wish you had more money! I’m pretty sure the only people not raising their hands are the people who didn’t hear the question. But the beginning of the school year...

Brighten Your Semester: Cute School Supplies

In a mid-semester slump? We all may be at this point. After spring break, we are in the home stretch, everyone. But summer still seems so far away! It’s even worse if you are waiting...
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Transforming Your Dorm Room: Having the Best Room on Campus!

As summer sessions are quickly approaching, many students are receiving their room assignments! Even though dorm life isn’t always easy, here are some foolproof tips for having the best room on campus. Tip #1: Decorate!...
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5 Ways To Battle The Winter Blues

Are you finding it increasingly difficult making it to classes on time? Feeling way more like laying in bed all day than strutting your stuff through the snow? When that white stuff piles up and...
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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...

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 tasks...

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,...

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...