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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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Lunch Break Elliptical Workout

If your summer vacation means an internship, full-time position, or even a vacation where your workout time is tight, this half an hour elliptical workout is your workout made in heaven. It has...

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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Four Exciting Ways To Shake Up Your Summer

What makes this summer different than all of your other summers, allowing it to stand out from the rest and really make a splash? Well, that’s up to you. Whether you’re looking for...

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How To… Make Your Own Granola Bars

Have you noticed the lack of pronounceable ingredients on the labels of store bought granola bars lately? If you haven’t, maybe you’ve at least glanced at the price. Neither are very appealing, especially...

The Bikini-Ready Workout, No Gym Membership Required

Who says you need a pricey gym membership to slide on that bikini with ease? Even if you do belong to a gym, but you’re having one of “those” days and a gym commute just...

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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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6 Healthy Foods To Always Keep In Your Fridge

Let’s be honest, grocery shopping can be a bit daunting, and not just on Sundays. With all of the options and all of the treats staring back at you it can be difficult...

Making Mistakes: A Story From A Fellow College Girl

So, I recently failed myself. Being the younger sibling meant that I was the “perfect” child. My would-have-been mistakes had already been made by my sister. I made the right decisions and I...

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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Good Morning Sunshine Workout Routine

Who says mornings have to be a drag? Own your day! Start your morning off right with some stretching and light cardio to boost your energy levels, jumpstart your metabolism, and get yourself...

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