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How to Tell Him You Don’t Want to See Him Anymore, like a Pro

So you’ve found yourself in a real pickle: there’s this guy you’ve been seeing, and he’s just not working for you anymore. Maybe you realized he’s a total jerk. Maybe he’s just too clingy for...
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How to… Watch Sports with Your Man (When You’re Not a Sports Fan)

So, your guy is a die-hard sports fan, and you’re more of a “what’s the difference between a touchdown and a home run?” kind of gal. No worries! My boyfriend is a massive hockey fan...

6 April Fool’s Day Pranks to Fool Your College Roommates

The nice thing about college is that the lines between still being a kid and an adult are blurred, and who said April Fool’s is just for kids anyways? There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as...

Top 3 Places to Buy Bathing Suits This Summer

Updated for 2023 One of the best parts of summer vacation is going to the beach. The sun on your skin and sand between your toes; a day at the beach is easily one of...
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Long Distance Love 101: Making it Work Like a College Girl Boss!

Hey girl, hey! It’s Kara here, and I know that navigating the whirlwind world of college can be a rollercoaster of emotions. On top of classes, exams, and social events, some of us have the...

17 Lucky Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in College – Get Your Green On!

Ah, St. Patrick’s Day. The one day a year where everyone pretends they’re Irish, drinks copious amounts of green beer, and hopes to get lucky. If you’re a college girl wondering what to do on...

Making Friends in College 101: Proven Tips and Tricks

Oh, college! A thrilling new chapter in life, filled with endless opportunities for learning, personal growth, and, of course, making friends. But, let’s face it, making friends in college can feel like navigating a social...
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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...
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3 Steps to Managing Social Life, Sleep, and School

On my first day of college as a nervous, awkward freshman, my professor told me “Social life, good grades, sleep … Pick two.” These are probably three of the most crucial necessities in a college...

How To…Get Along With Your Roommate

Some roommates are better than others. Some of you are going to luck into your best friend, and some of you are getting stuck with someone two steps short of deranged. Hope for the best,...

Awkward Freshman Mistakes That I Made

Listen up, fledgling adult, and listen closely. You are going to make mistakes. Major truth bomb, right? You’re going to make dozens of tiny, minor mistakes you’ll forget in a week. You’re going to make...
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A Guide To Dealing With Toxic People

We have all encountered plenty of toxic people throughout our lives, and I’m sure we all even have some within our close circle. These people stress you out, make you miserable, and just all around...

Every College Girl’s Guide to Staying Classy

Class is a rare thing to come across these days. What is class? Being classy does not mean you have to be boring, stuck up, rich, or any other unfortunate characteristic that has become associated...
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Relationship 101: Unconditional Love

It doesn’t matter if it’s your boyfriend, your best friend, or your parents, to love unconditionally is to trust and to cherish. If you truly love a person, you have to trust them enough to...

From A Female Perspective

Every College Girl has her own perception and opinion on the dating norms and the unrealistic beauty standards of today. ECG decided to decode some of the assumptions and stereotypes that surround beauty and the...

How To: Have An Inexpensive Valentines Day

You either love it or you hate it, but Valentine’s Day is coming up. If you plan on celebrating, you might know that it can get pretty expensive for being one of the “smaller” holidays....

The Truth: College Relationships

Every College Girl has watched a countless number of friends go through numerous makeups and breakups. Or have experienced a best friend celebrate her 2-year anniversary with her boyfriend who goes to another school. Or...

Three Things I Didn’t Expect About Attending A Christian School

Certain expectations develop once enrolled into a Christian university. However, upon arriving on campus this semester as a freshman at my Christian-rooted college, there were a lot of things I didn’t see coming. Here’s a...