Living College Archives — Page 28 of 60 — College Planning Center and Guides
Trying to figure out what to bring with you to your new dorm room isn’t the hardest thing about going off to college, but it’s certainly one of the more stressful ones. What will I need? What will I have room for? What will the college provide? Well, we can ease some of your worries […]
Did you know that around 10 percent of most incomes go directly into groceries? Obviously, it’s important to feed yourself and make sure you’re getting a properly balanced diet. But more often than not, those grocery expenses go straight to processed, sugar-laden, greasy junk food that does nothing for anyone’s health. If you’re on a […]
It’s all set. You passed your admissions test and sent off your applications, and several colleges said “yes.” Now all that’s left to do is to wait till orientation day. But how will you get there? You need wheels, but as a brand-new college student, you might not know the first thing about car buying. […]
School or work breaks are the best time for lounging in the sun (or on the couch), hitting the road for trips and checking off a few bucket list items. While you’re on your next vacation or week off, start chipping away at one or more of the following bucket list skills. Learn a Language […]
When you’re in college, you want to have the entire college experience. You want to have the sporting events, parties, all-nighters studying, and friendships that last a lifetime. You might think that you have to live in a dorm to get the full college experience, or that it costs more to rent an apartment. That’s […]
As more people come to appreciate the health and environmental benefits of bicycling, drivers are giving it at least some begrudging respect. But don’t assume this means cyclists are necessarily safer. Both drivers and cyclists need to remain alert to coexist. Watch out for the most common car-hits-bike scenarios so that you don’t become another […]
When you’re in college, the most important thing on your mind is graduating with great grades. After all, you want to get a great job and create a great life for yourself. However, when you’re in the trenches of late-night study sessions and long lectures, you still have to consider the fact that you need […]
The ability to speak in public is a skill like any other to focus on in college. However, failing in public is a lot more distressing than failing in private. Fortunately there are innumerable ways to build your confidence in public talks or presentations. Whether you’re in between classes or in club meetings, look for […]
No matter what word you use—argument, altercation, disagreement, etc.—life is full of debates. You might debate with yourself if you should have a second piece of cake at the office, with your spouse about whether or not the car really does need to go to the shop, or with a colleague about the meaning of […]
Life as a college student in quarantine doesn’t have to mean eliminating human connection. In fact, it’s extra important this time of year to take care of your mental health and prioritize spending time with your loved ones, even virtually. You can engage with your closest friends, in a new way, with a lot of […]