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tips for furnishing your first apartment

Tips for Furnishing Your First Apartment

Those last two years in college are a dream. You’re finally out of the dorms or other university- sponsored housing and into the real-life housing market. You get to search for, tour, and lease your very own apartment! Once you find your dream (or “good enough”) apartment, you’ll need to furnish it. Dissimilar to the […]

college decorating tips

Decorating Tips for Your College Apartment

There are few things more thrilling than the idea of your own apartment. You’re away from home, have a space that’s not attached to the school, and you can do whatever you want with your surroundings. It’s exciting, that is, until you realize that rugs are eighty dollars and having your own space is both […]

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Easy Morning Routines to Get a Good Start of the Day

Establishing a morning routine that will inspire and motivate you to have a good day is essential for maintaining your mental health. That is why following these useful tips may come in handy when you feel like you’re having a rough period. Wake Up Early One of the best ways you can ensure to have […]

potential roommate

8 Important Questions To Ask A Potential Roommate

When you couple the expense of an apartment with the financial uncertainties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, it’s understandable that more people are looking to take on a roommate. It’s important to take your time and learn about your potential roommate before signing a lease with them. You should not assume that just because you […]

easy dorm room recipes

Easy Dorm Room Recipes for Back to School

Going back to college for another semester is exciting, but it also makes every student wonder what they’ll eat every day. Even if you get an on-campus meal plan, you’ll likely make quite a few meals in your dorm room. Some nights you won’t be able to take a study break to walk to the […]

healthy grocery shopping

A Guide to Healthy Grocery Shopping for College Students

Going grocery shopping in college might be the first time you’ve ever shopped for yourself. It can be exciting, but it can also be intimidating or overwhelming—especially if you want to uphold a health-conscious diet. If you’ve never had to shop for yourself before, you’ll probably face a lot of questions. What are the healthiest […]

How to Host a Successful Fraternity Party

The quintessential college experience is simply not complete without frat parties. If you want to host a successful frat party you will need to put in some work. It will be worth it, though, when your friends are still talking about it years later. Advance Planning A successful frat party needs to be planned in […]