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What’s in my travel bag?

 

You’ve booked a trip and scored a great deal (thanks to Student Universe of course), but then the hard part happens…packing.

It’s a never-ending battle (especially for every girl who is traveling throughout several seasons) and the packing doesn’t stop with the overstuffed suitcase. The carry on bag and purse are just as, if not more, important as the suitcase. I frequently get asked questions about packing, and the question I get asked the most is What’s in your carry on/travel bag? Read More

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Eat Your Way Through the USA

As a country, America is known for its diversity. And we have a whole line of ancestors that we can thank for bringing different cuisine to the melting pot capitol of the world. Each state has its own claim to fame when it comes to food, and that particular food is taken very seriously. In fact, there are festivals held to celebrate said food during the year (I’m talking about you Watermelon Festival in Vincennes, Indiana). Read More

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Overnight Layovers : How to Survive One Night at the Airport

Long overnight layovers, delays, and—even worse—flight cancellations are inevitable, and honestly, it’s part of the travel charm. Airport overnight layovers, however, (a stop to change planes that runs overnight, with the connecting flight the next morning) take the cake for being the worst of the worst. If you’re a student traveling on a limited budget, a “reduced” room at the airport hotel may not be the best accommodation option for the night. So, once you’ve accepted that you’re spending the night in the airport, read through this quick survival guide for tips to help make the next eight to twelve hours of your life easier. Read More