Why you should Only do Work at the Library
You may be the type of person who goes to the library at the beginning of the semester but then stops. You might even be the type of person who only steps foot in the library during finals. Either way, you don’t attend the library regularly. This is a mistake. In this post, I’ll elaborate more on why you should only do work at the library. Though, keep in mind that it is okay to occasionally do work in your dorm or apartment, but making it a habit is not in your best interest. You’ll begin to associate your room with stress This is the most important reason as to…
Why you shouldn’t Worry About having a 4.0 in College
In high school the most important thing to do was achieving good grades. Though, as you move on to college and then eventually a career, you’ll find that the grades you make in college don’t really matter. Of course, this doesn’t mean that you should just neglect all of your classes, it does mean that you should approach learning and grades differently in college. In this post, I’ll go into more detail about getting just OK grades in college. As you read this post, keep in mind that you should try your best and definitely keep a certain GPA for scholarships and such. Once you graduate grades won’t matter You…
3 Forgettable Items you’ll need in your Backpack
Lately I’ve been seeing many “College Backpack Essentials” on college blogs. While most are helpful, they miss a few forgettable items that are so useful. For this reason, I have created this list. While you might not be surprised at some of the items, the reasons why you’ll need them will definitely peak your interest! 1. An umbrella While this item isn’t exactly that forgettable, whenever it rains you’ll probably forget an umbrella. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been caught in a downpour while trying to get across campus! This is why I now keep an umbrella in my backpack AT ALL TIMES. Considering that you most…
How to Live Without a Car in College
With the costs of college always increasing and finding ways to cut back becoming more difficult, it often seems as though you no choice but spend a ton money. Though of course, there are always ways to save money in college only it might be a bit unconventional. One of the things I’ve done to cut costs in college is living without a car. Having a car in college means buying one, if you don’t own one already, paying for car insurance and paying for gas each week. If your parents aren’t paying for all of this, it can be quite unaffordable. While living without a car might seem impossible,…
What to do When you get Sick in College
At some point during the year you’re going to get sick. I remember my first year of college I got sick with one of the worst cases of the cold out there. The worst part about the situation was that I got it right before finals. I could barely function and did not want to put any effort towards studying. Being on my own for the first time, I did not know how to deal with this. Fortunately everything worked out okay thanks to the following tips I’ll explain in this post. Eat Soup Just like your mom might suggest, eating soup or some sort of broth will definitely help…
3 ways to make Online Classes Easier
At some point in your college career you’ll have to take an online course. Whether its during a summer while you’re at home or when you have to take a few final credits in order to graduate, online classes are inevitable. While most online classes can be simple, you’ll find that finding the time and motivation to actually do your course work will be the most difficult thing about the class. Compared to normal classes you’ll never actually step into an online class, which is both the best and worst part of taking these courses. By never physically going to class it is easy to forget all about the class…
How to Consistently use your Planner
If you’re reading this you’re probably the type of person who buys cute planners every August and the stops using it by October. While the idea behind using a planner appeals to you because you want to be more organized, you have a hard time using them because frankly you’re just not used to planning. In theory planning should be something simple. Every week you’re supposed to set some time aside to write what you want to accomplish and have to do that week. Yet you have trouble reminding yourself to do this. Or you just can’t find the will power to do it, you might even be tired of…
5 Ways to Save Money on Groceries in College
College is the first time, for many, that you’ll be living on your own. One of the most difficult things about living away from home, is grocery shopping. When I first started college I hated going to the grocery store. Waiting in long lines and trying to find food that I would actually eat during the week was terrible. Though most of all I hated spending so much money on food that would eventually go bad. Fortunately after a while, I got used to and even good at grocery shopping and in the process have developed these five tips to aid you as well. 1. Make a List Making a…
5 Basic College Outfits
In college I have experienced the struggle of wanting to be comfortable and wanting to look put together. While there are days when comfort wins, most of the time I find a way to include both practicality and style into my outfit of the day. Today, I’m writing to share how exactly I made these functional yet comfortable outfits and give you some examples, so that you can look put together too. 1. Comfy but Cute This is one of my go to outfits for when I just want to be comfortable. I reserve this outfit for days when I’ll be trekking all around campus. This outfit can be achieved…
3 Female Hosted Podcasts every College Girl Should Listen to
Lately, I’ve been listening to podcasts more than music. I find that listening to podcasts takes my mind off of whatever boring task I’m trying to complete and makes it go by faster. Though, ever since I began listening to podcasts, it has been difficult to find podcasts by females for females. While listening to other podcasts never disappoints, having one that discusses the intricacies of being a women helps me understand how to navigate a male dominated world. With that being said, here are three podcasts hosted by women for women. 1. Hysteria This female hosted podcast is hosted by women on both coasts of the country. What I…
