Moving into my first apartment was such an exciting experience. I’ve lived on my own in the dorms for the past two years, but am…
“The Mindset List” for the Class of 2017
There is no denying that our lifestyles differ greatly from those of our middle-aged professors, many of whom survive daily without the use of a…
5 Ways to #BeatTheBoredom
We all know the same daily routine can become very boring. Once school starts, it’s easy to fall into a “class, study, sleep, repeat” routine.…
How Much Money Do I Need to Start the Semester?
You did it. You received that highly anticipated bigger rather than smaller envelope in the mail stating you have been accepted into a college. You’re…
Win $500 When You #beattheboredom!
Have you heard about eCampus.com’s Beat The Boredom photo contest? Any student that enters a photo of them “beating the boredom” with their textbook box…
Beat the Boredom Photo Contest – Win $500!
At eCampus.com we understand how important it is for college students to save money, which is why we work so hard to get you your…
Guy Code: 5 Tips to Bargain Shopping
As a college student with low funds, I am always looking for cheap alternatives when shopping. And as a guy, this becomes really difficult. It…
Not Your Typical College Movie
Somehow, the subject of college doesn’t seem like it would translate well to a kid’s movie. Sure, college is great, but many activities that happen…
My Weekend Getaway: Easy. Fast. Cheap!
This month my roommates and I went on a last-minute overnight trip for the Fourth of July. The best part? I spent less than $50…
5 Ways to Save in College
Any college student knows the value of a dollar of today’s economy, mainly because they are eating Ramen out of a Styrofoam dish in their…
Putting Together a Freshman Year Plan
College life brings with it a limited budget and almost limitless free time. There are plenty of hours to fill, but not a lot of…
Making Your College Dorm Room Yours
With each college residence hall, there’s a certain aspect that makes each and every dorm room feel the same. This aspect happens to be the…
Staying Active in the Summer
I’ll be the first to admit that I absolutely hate working out. I used to play softball in high school, so workouts were a part…
Pass on Lassie: An Argument Against Having Pets in College
If you’re considering bringing a pet to college, you might want to try a goldfish––anything bigger or furrier might turn out to be more trouble…
3 Easy Tips to Becoming Less Broke in College
If you’re like most college students, you will graduate with more debt than you can bare. And now that interest rates are set to double…