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  • Clothes Drying Racks

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    A seemingly universal experience when going away to college is buying a clothes drying rack, and it seems like all the stores promote and sell the same one. In my opinion, there are a lot more options that are regularly stocked or being promoted so I’d like to take you through the clothes drying racks…

  • Interviewing

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    After you’ve secured an interview, either at a job faire, through an application, or someone suggests you for a role, it’s time to prepare. What type of role is it? Try to get a sense of the business style and vibe of the company you’re interviewing for. If you’ve been talking in person, try to…

  • College Job Faires

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    I graduated just before AI became widespread. It was out when I was in college but so clunky and early that it wasn’t really a concern, so please, take that into consideration with these suggestions. Go to the job faire your freshman year, during your first semester. Don’t print a resume, dress presentably, and just…

  • 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…

  • Bathrooms supplies

    Bathrooms supplies

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    What to bring to the bathrooms? You’ll need to consider that everything you bring will probably be stored in your tiny dorm, so try to avoid containers that can accumulate water (mesh is great!) and potentially mold. Try to visualize yourself walking down a hallway carrying it, your towel, sopping wet hair, and your door…

  • Bedding and Bedside

    Bedding and Bedside

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    So, you’re going away to college and you’re feeling overwhelmed. What should you bring, what shouldn’t you bring? You’ve read a few lists, or maybe none at all, but none of them truly capture what you will need to bring. I hope this helps. But before we get into the list, I want you to…