Midterm season is slowly approaching. I am currently writing out everything I have due––projects, papers, exams. I am also calculating the days I have for each of those assignments. I like to start significant tasks two weeks before the due date and then break down the project into smaller parts, which boosts my productivity. Then…
Life can get hectic sometimes and that’s OK, it’s normal. I get overwhelmed sometimes that all I want to do is curl up in a ball and hide away from the world. But we can’t do that; we have to find ways to minimize our stress while getting things done. In this post, I will…
I just moved into my college apartment that’s on campus for my Senior year of college. It has been a blessing not having to go near the dining halls. Yet, with moving into an apartment, comes with having to buy appliances and other necessities for your kitchen. Below I’ll go into detail about somethings you…
College, as a Freshman is overwhelming enough. New classes, new schedule, new people; it can feel like a lot. Tag on having to branch out of your comfort zone, and it can make some people not want to leave their room. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s not as scary as it seems,…
I remember when I was so excited to be leaving for college. I had been looking forward to moving away from home for so long. It wasn’t because I wanted to get away from my parents. It was more based on finding my independence. I wanted to experience the “world” on my own, knowing my…
I made plenty of mistakes my Freshman year of college. This list is compiled of things that would have definitely made not only my life easier, but also start college on the right foot. Read the Syllabus Read your syllabus!! I know sometimes they’re 10 pages long and it seems so tedious, but there might…
The dreaded word “loan” is probably now a daily conversation at your dinner table with fall semester quickly approaching for many incoming Freshmen. I’m here to tell you that loans is not something to dread. Loans were the scary “monster under the bed” growing up for me. I had seen my parents struggle with debt…
With the upcoming school year approaching, here are some places for to go shopping for your dorm with good discounts and deals. Bed, Bath & Beyond This is THE place to go for college dorm shopping. They have discounts during college shopping for students. Bed, Bath & Beyond gave me 20% off my entire order…
Packing for your first semester of college can feel like a math equation. Let me tell you now, it might or might not get easier each year. Especially when you go out-of-state, you can’t forget anything. I mean you could just go out and buy whatever you forgot but I don’t have that kind of…
College means either studying constantly or procrastinating when you should probably be studying. Finding time to study between class, clubs, practices if you’re an athlete, and just life in general can be really difficult. Here are some essential studying tips for college students. Speechify Speechify is great if you’re studying for a midterm but have…
