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This particular article is a tribute to Every College Girl out there, myself included, and the constant struggles we tend to face. Whether it’s being ignored by a hook up on campus or making a...
Brace Yourself… It’s Cuffing Season
Summer has sadly come to an end. The weather is getting colder, our homework assignments are bit longer, and the leaves are transitioning from vibrant green to sultry orange. Fall not only brings sporting seasons,...
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...
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)....
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...
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 year smoothly:...
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 time you...
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 from the...
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,...
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 of college...
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...
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...
How To… Make a Christmas Cocktail: Sugar Cookie Martini
Sure, Christmas movies are great and all, and can really get you into the Christmas mood… but so can a little Christmas cocktail! If you’re not a fan of minty drinks, this sugar cookie martini...
How To… De-Stress for Less!
Final exams, deadlines, relationship issues – they all hit us at one point or another. But what happens when they all happen at the same time? We create stress! And believe me, it’s harder to...
How To… Make A Peppermint Bark Martini
It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas – why not toast to the approaching Christmas month with a festive peppermint bark martini? It’s always Christmas somewhere. This is also perfect for a Christmas...
3 Great Places To Spend Halloween
If you’re looking to do something a little different today and you have a taste for wanderlust, why not check out some of these creepy locations? Skip the college haunted house parties and check out...