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Best Sports for Making Friends Around the Community

Best Sports for Making Friends Around the Community

When stepping onto a new campus, the world is your oyster. There are endless possibilities between clubs and various activities you can do around the school. But if you’re new to the community, putting yourself out there and meeting new people might be challenging. One way to force yourself to put yourself out there is […]

3 Great Tips for Decorating a Small Apartment

3 Great Tips for Decorating a Small Apartment

College apartments are famous for being tiny (though, if you lived in the dorms, you’re probably thrilled at the square footage). The question is, how do you decorate a small apartment in a way that feels like home? Here are a few tips to help you create the coziest, most aesthetic first apartment possible. Storage, […]

the most prestigious schools in college basketball

The Most Prestigious Schools in College Basketball

Winning isn’t everything, but it’s the mantra that the most prestigious schools in college basketball live by each year. With a laundry list full of honors, these five schools are the cream that rises to the top. Kansas Jayhawks As the most recent national champion, it makes sense to include the Kansas Jayhawks as one […]

Best Modes of Transportation for Getting to Class on Time

Best Modes of Transportation for Getting to Class on Time

One of the biggest changes between high school and college is the weird schedules for classes. You’re no longer going straight from one class to another. You’ll have downtime between classes that you can use for studying, eating lunch, or hanging out with friends. It’ll be quite a new experience for you. However, there will […]

Tips To Speed Up a Lease Application for an Apartment

Tips To Speed Up a Lease Application for an Apartment

Moving out of your parent’s house to go to college or simply because you want your space is an important step in your life as a grown-up. There are different ways to become more independent; leasing an apartment by yourself or with a roommate is one of them. The first application process often requires extra […]

The Best Sports To Play for Earning a College Scholarship

The Best Sports To Play for Earning a College Scholarship

Many young adults look forward to the college experience. Sadly, that’s not always possible for those that lack the financial means. But you don’t need to shut that door because if you play one of the best sports for earning a college scholarship, you’ll find a way in. Swim Team With the enjoyment most children […]

How To Make Your First Apartment Feel Luxurious

How To Make Your First Apartment Feel Luxurious

The first apartment you get, either when you are going into college, in college, or coming out of college, often feels like a bland, boring box. You’re on a student salary and can only afford a simple place, and there’s nothing wrong with that. You can make simple changes that will turn your first apartment […]

partying as a college student

Dos and Don’ts of Partying as a College Student

It’s no secret that you will attend a few parties during your four years in college—and there’s nothing wrong with that! This is the best time to go out and have a blast while you figure out young adulthood. Your first year of college will be full of temptation, partying, and key decisions that could […]

what are the goals of drug and alcolol education

What Are The Goals of Drug and Alcohol Education?

Drug and alcohol education has a lot of goals. These goals range from preventing addiction to improving community safety. It can help you understand your current drug use and develop a self-assessment. It can also help you recognize the issues related to chemical dependence, and these issues may affect you or someone you know. A […]

The Top 5 Characteristics of a Good Roommate

The Top 5 Characteristics of a Good Roommate

Roommate life is interesting but can cause anxiety at times. You want to know that you’re living with responsible folks who show the same respect for the common living space as you do. As you search for a good roommate, keep this list of top characteristics in mind. That way, it’ll be easier to find […]