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How To Live In The Big City
It’s the beginning of your college experience and it just so happens you have made the brave choice to attend a school located in a big city. Whether that city is in a state that...
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How To Restyle Thrifted Clothes
Going thrifting is an excellent way to bulk up your wardrobe without going broke. Whether you need outfit basics or wild statement pieces, local thrift stores have it all (provided you know how to look)!...
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...
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...
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 it was...
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:...
The Transformation: A Story From A Fellow College Girl
Reflecting on the Past: The School Year in Review 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...
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 all the...
Six Steps to Handling a Car Emergency
A car emergency can mean anything from an accident to a blown out tire on the highway. When we’re driving our vehicles, we’re responsible for their safe operation. It always helps to know what to...
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 an instant...
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 when all...
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...
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...
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 to make...