As you begin your first year at college, you’re going to learn how to master some new skills: how to take effective notes; write a twenty-page term paper; and find work-study balance are just a few. Chances are that you are living in a resident hall and this is the first time you will live alone and that you are not used to doing certain things by yourself i.e. washing your dirty clothes. What better time to learn it than now? Here are is simple guide to doing your laundry. Read More
Many college students feel the need to go up and down the aisles of Bed Bath and Beyond or Target and buy every college accessory in site. However, as fully stocked as these stores are, they may not hold everything you need throughout the year.
Here are some things I wish I had brought with me on my first year of college.
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Now that I have graduated and moved on to “real life,” I feel like I know a great deal more than I did freshman year. As I sit and reflect on my past four years at Bentley, sitting on the couch in my new “big girl” apartment, I came up with 5 things I wish I knew in my “younger” years. Read More
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.
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As someone who shares your living space, your roommate is one of the most important people in your life as a college student. To some degree, you are relinquishing a sliver of your privacy to this person. Having said that, a good roommate isn’t essential for a good college experience, but considering the inherently busy and often stressful life of the diligent student, it’s always comforting to know that you won’t come back from class to find your roomie snorting your prescription of Ritalin or your borrowed-without-permission Skyrim game scratched beyond all hope. Read More
Living on a college campus certainly has its perks, but sometimes the meal plan isn’t one of them. Whether you’re paying for your meal plan or not, there can be motivation for a student to wish to venture to a local grocery store to find their own food. And while there’s no problem with a little extra food on the side, spending money on grocery shopping week by week can be a huge financial burden for anyone. Here are some tips to manage grocery shopping on a college budget: Read More
Let’s face it: dorm rooms can be a drag. Sure, your roommate’s great, but something is missing. If you’re an animal lover and a college student, chances are that you’ve at least considered getting a pet for your room. Pets can be interesting and rewarding additions to your living space, but there are some things you should consider before taking in your new “roommate.” Read More
Unless you commute to school, you’ve probably had to uproot yourself not once, but twice for the academic year. You’ve had to move all your stuff into your dorm room at the beginning, then back home at the end. Some of you may have already unpacked, but others are still probably living out of a suitcase or two, like yours truly. You probably also have to get used to living under your parents’ roof again, as opposed to being somewhat independent while living with a complete stranger for a roommate. And of course, there’s adjusting to all the free time you have now that you don’t have class to go to or tests to take (just kidding; you probably got used to that pretty quickly). In a nutshell, your life is probably in complete chaos from moving back home for the summer. Here are some ways to get yourself acclimated again. Read More
So you’ve decided to live off-campus? Here are some things to think about before making the big move.
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Moving into a dorm after being home for such a long time can take a bit of getting used to, even if you have already started college. Whether you live with a roommate or in a single, dorm rooms do not provide much space, so being wise about what you choose to take to school could save you time, space, and money. Read More
