Many high school seniors are finalizing their college decisions and getting their living arrangements settled. College comes with many ups and downs. Sometimes your new roommate will cause ups, downs, or both! Living with a new person or a stranger is not always easy but we have some tricks to keeping the peace in the dorm room.
The Downloadable College Dorm Essentials Checklist
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Happy 4th of July!
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Happy Paul Bunyan Day!
Today is a great day, and I’ll tell you why. It’s Paul Bunyan Day! If you reach back to the far recesses of you brain, right next to Pecos Bill and John Henry, you’ll find Paul Bunyan and his big blue ox Babe! I’ll help you dust off the cobwebs because the tall tale is pretty fun and slightly inappropriate for kids.
Non-Traditional Students On The Rise
For many students, college is the first step after high school and a lot of fun. From Greek life, to college parties, to living in…
Happy Father’s Day!
Today is the day to take some time out of your busy summer and send a big hug and a thanks to all those amazing…
The Down Low on Tanning Beds
I’m sure you’ve all heard about the harmful effects of tanning beds, but that sure doesn’t stop my friends from going to them. So, what…
Planning a Summer Road Trip
Tired of drinking on home turf? Looking for a last blow-out with your college buddies before you all go off your separate ways? Plan a…
Moving Back In With Your Parents
Moving back in with your parents sucks. After moving into my freshman dorm and gaining a new found sense of freedom, I took a blood oath to never move back home. When I moved back home to start my job search, my best friends still had leases throughout the summer; meaning that I would be forced to live with my parents for two months. If you find yourself in a similar situation this summer or next semester, here are a few tips in order to peacefully coexist with your parental unit:
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Walking around the Bonnaroo camp grounds for the first time is a very unique experience. You can definitely tell who has been doing this summer…
Social Media 101
Almost everyone in America is active on some sort of social media site these day, whether it’s updating statuses on Facebook, following celebrities on Twitter,…
100th Annual Indy 500 Race!
I am an Indiana native, therefore the Indy 500 has been in my vocabulary since I was young! It is a tradition to go…