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Category: College

  • Roommates

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    I can be the best or worst roommate. I have high standards, I won’t tolerate bullying, and I mostly keep to myself while at home. These attributes have allowed for years of peaceful co-habitation with other roommates, but for some, these attributes caused nothing but strife. No roommate is truly perfect, although I found a…

  • Study Groups

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    It’s the first Friday of the semester/quarter, and you’ve just had a long week of very boring classes all repeating the same syllabus information for hours. You want to take a nap, maybe finish unpacking, and go home. But instead, you’re going to take a few small steps and set yourself up for success for…

  • Essay Tips for Scholarships and Admissions

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    Scholarship essays, or admission essays, essays are an art and a skill. When done well, the acceptances roll in, but when done poorly or without understanding, it can be an exercise in futility. Here are some of the guides and necessary essentials for writing an essay that gets results. In one sentence, this is it:…

  • Decor

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    When you’re moving in to an apartment, typically it’ll come with just the essentials: furniture, bathrooms, and outlets. In order to make it a comfortable place to live and study, it’s up to you to liven the place up. However, when you’re starting to add color and decor to the apartment, be mindful of your…

  • Moving in

    Moving in

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    You’re going to be going to college, congratulations! Now what? – 4 weeks out – Start by sitting down and thinking about what you want your college year to look like. Write down a few ideas. Look online and see if you can see any videos or pictures of people in the dorms you’ll be…

  • Moving out

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    You’re done with your first year of college, congratulations! We’re going to follow the same order, as when you moved in. One thing to note, most dorms allow students to stay an additional 4 days to a week past the last day of finals, so that will be the last week when you do the…

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

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    You’ve moved out of the tiny dorms where you lived your first year and now you’re ready to move into a college apartment. It’s the next step up and you’ll need a bit more than your dorm. You’re likely to no longer have a meal plan, instead you’ll be sharing a kitchen with 4-6 other…

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

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    If possible, try not to bring much. You likely won’t be allowed to bring much either. Be wary of bringing anything as you’ll likely be the one replacing everything, cleaning everything, etc. Having the ability to make some food from the comfort of your housing can be a powerful thing, however, remember, you’re likely sharing…

  • Clothes

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    You’ll be choosing a wardrobe for an entire year and it all has to fit into a tiny space. That’s a challenge! To start, what will you be attending – mostly classes and sports/activities, then parties, and maybe some networking. If I were doing it all over again, here’s what I would do. – Basics…

  • Storage

    Storage

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    I’m going to be honest. Whatever space you think you’ll have, half or third it. Lower your expectations. There’s a reason there’s a college outfit – sweatshirt, sweats, and athletic shoes. You’ll be walking a lot, attending a lot of classes in uncomfortable chairs/desks, and partying a lot. Don’t bring what you don’t need, and…