Author Archive
Aside from the obvious (you, your clothes, your books, relative sanity with three dashes of excitement and nerves) here are some Freshman Essentials I’ve compiled from experience.
A word of advice: Be sure to check out StudentUniverse Deals, you can save hundreds! Read More
One thing I absolutely love is the deliciously non-linear path that takes people from childhood to their vocation(s) as adults. It’s rarely as simple as we think, and I find shedding light on reroutes or hardships people I admire have endured humanizes them in a beautiful way and also creates a guiding light for younger generations. Not everyone who you see as “successful” in your life today had a perfect 4.0 as an undergrad or always knew they wanted a master’s in that particular discipline. Read on for some exciting people who have overcome everything from nearly failing out of high school, a concussion during undergrad, and be amazed by how raw foods helped a 23 year old gain her Master’s from M.I.T., and a classics B.A. become the admissions director of School Year Abroad. Read More
Wondering how to navigate the best-sellers section without paying $10 plus for a total dud? Forget that, use your Amazon Prime (free trial with .edu email address) to snag a used copy of one of these awesome reads. Whether your sneaking reads behind the cash register or adjusting your shades to catch a glimpse at the beach, one of these reads is sure to catch your fancy. Read More
Let’s face it. France and cheap aren’t usually words that go together in our minds. It’s more like, France and horrendously expensive and decadent deserts followed by not even bothering to convert from Euros while paying our Louvre entrance. I’m here to tell you that you can do France on the cheap, even Paris! And I’m going to show you how. Read More
Empower yourself: Know what’s in that Powder!
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Pick an Allure beauty fave from CVS or make the trek to the local Sephora or ULTA? Ordering online? Liquid, mousse, powder, airbrush?! How did things get so complicated? Thanks to our competitive consumer-driven market, there are perhaps too many choices, and we are here to help you–on a college budget.
To get the most out of your foundation, you need to start with a bright, er, foundation. How so? Read More
With the sea of blogs out there, us bloggers at StudentUniverse are here to help you navigate the waters of words! These 7 blogs, with the exception of a bike-across-American journey chronicled by some awesome recent grads, are all updated regularly and feature everything from shopping deals, cooking advice, and how to work within the spatial and fiscal confines of college life while pursuing artful cuisine and the community it can build. Take in the beautiful photos, tailored advice, and inspiration before you start your next creative outfit, shopping endeavor, or dinner party. Read More
What constitutes a “sexy” college? Sexy points are given based on the following criteria:
- Availability of Sexual Health Resources
- Demonstration of progressive sexual politics
- Safety
- Empowered students. This means taking control and responsibility over their own decisions, whether that means frequent sex discussion groups or provocative blogging. The point is, their is an open dialogue about sex. Sex itself isn’t inherently sexy, empowerment and responsibility are what make sex positive!
Not where if you should go abroad? Need help with a (paid?!) summer internship? Chances are, you’ll need to look no further than your own College Career Guidance office. Read More
It’s 10 PM on a Sunday, you’ve got a killer Anatomy test tomorrow, and your extracurriculars have been taking up way too much time. And then there’s was that 2 hours of Arrested Development you probably shouldn’t have watched…your buddy has a prescription for Adderall and he offers you one. It’s prescription, so it’s safe right? Well… Read More
