Here are some (hopefully) helpful things you may not be thinking about as you prepare to go abroad!
Things I wish I knew BEFORE going abroad
Tag: College
Best Way to Prepare for Study Abroad
A few tips on the Best way to prepare for study abroad programs
10 Tips for Surviving Finals
Having finished my third set of college finals, I think I have developed a list of do’s and don’ts for surviving finals (and possibly even thriving!). As a communications major, I tend to have more papers and projects than exams, so as with all college subject posts, remember that these work for me and my [...]
10 Ways to Ace Syllabus Week
If you’re new to college, or about to start college, you may have heard about syllabus week. Every school has a different take on it, but generally the professors assign easier, intro assignments for homework and you really don't learn much in class. Why is that? It has to do with something called a Drop/Add [...]
Best College Student Discounts
It's a cliche, the broke college student. But hey, tuition is expensive and textbook prices alone make me want to cry. I have compiled a few college student discounts that I have used or that I have heard great things about. Please keep in mind that these offers are limited and do change. 1. [...]
My Summer Job
Most college students try to find some way to make money over the summer through working minimum wage jobs at retail stores, pools, restaurants or summer camps. I opted for a job similar to summer camp counselor. I worked at a church as a Summer Staffer, this meant that I would help run, facilitate and [...]
How to Avoided the Freshman Fifteen
Almost everyone has heard of the dreaded Freshman Fifteen. They contribute it to many things such as dining hall options, the excess of ramen and easy-Mac, and a variety of other things. Now, I am terrible at dieting and going to the gym every day. I was prepared to gain those fifteen pounds, but somehow I [...]
30 Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman
Now that I have finished my freshman year, I have been think about the mistakes I have made and the little tips that would have saved me a lot of time and energy. So here are my 30 things I wish I knew as a freshman with a some help from the Little Mermaid: Your [...]
What to Wear for Rush
Here's my advice on what to wear for formal rush.