Living College Archives — Page 3 of 22 — College Planning Center and Guides
Have you ever had that feeling that the best idea would be just to stay in bed today? That first train of thought in the morning, talking to you seductively trough the voice in your head about the glorious benefits of giving up, lead on by the notion that a tricky task is long overdue. […]
Starting college is a scary thing to imagine. Suddenly jumping into a new world filled with hundreds (or thousands depending on the college) of people you don’t know, to study for the career that determines your whole future. Not to mention the costs and expenses. Balancing work and play is hard in college, but before […]
Fashion is a strange blend of widely popular, and extremely personal. It’s constantly changing and shifting, bringing new things to the table, new trends to try, new rules to obey. And yet, fashion doesn’t work unless you break the rules and stay true to yourself despite the barrage of fads, microseasons, and magazines shouting at […]
Take a moment to answer this question: Can you live without your smartphone? No, really think about it. During every little aspect of your day, from the moment that you wake up, to the duration that you are at college, and while you are studying (or procrastinating) at home or in the library. Do you […]
Most new college students are familiar with the “Freshman 15.” That’s the amount of weight many college students gain after their first year of undergraduate studies. There are a lot of reasons why many first-year college students gain weight — including cafeteria food, lots of late-night pizza and drinking beverages they shouldn’t be drinking. The […]
(continued from Part 1) I know your new found independence since you moved from home is amazing. You are no longer living by your parents’ rules. You could stay out longer if you wanted and hang out with whoever you wanted. This, however, does not mean that you should not be careful when it comes […]
College campuses have many learning experiences whether in or out of the classroom. Unfortunately, young ladies get assaulted every day and thus it is vital for women to take precautions so they won’t be victims. You can never have enough information about your self-defense methods to reduce risk in these cases or hopefully prevent them […]
Living on your own is one of the biggest changes that comes with your first year of college. Leaving the security and predictability of your parents’ home is an important step you need to take on the road to becoming a full-fledged adult. For many freshmen, that means moving into the dorms. Yet although dorm […]
As a college student, it’s easy to overlook your physical health and wellbeing when you’re busy concentrating on getting to your classes, studying for exams, finishing homework, and maintaining a social life. However, developing healthy habits now will make it easier to stay healthy throughout the rest of your life — not to mention avoid […]
It is quite possible that attending college is going to be one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do. Some reasons for this include the many assignments, tight deadlines, and often complex subject matters. However, it’s important that you find ways not to allow the stress to overwhelm you. Doing so could result in […]