Living College Archives — Page 4 of 21 — College Planning Center and Guides
Your first week of university determines so much about how well you do throughout the year. This is mostly because the first week is when you’ll make friends, when you settle in, and when you first start your life as an independent adult. Doing this right means that you love the environment, love studying, and […]
Money can get tight when you’re pursuing your education. If you don’t live at home, you need to cover all your living expenses yourself, and paying for tuition certainly isn’t cheap, either. To add to those financial difficulties, your schedule may not allow you to work full-time, which means you’ll need to make due with […]
Many people have heard about the infamous “freshman fifteen,” which describes the common weight gain that first-year college students experience. Many college students struggle with their weight and their overall level of nutrition throughout college rather than only in their first year of school. While a limited budget and a lack of time may be […]
Heading off to college is a double-edged sword of excitement and fear of the unknown. It won’t be anything like high school and, similarly, hardly at all like the adult life awaiting you after graduation. Nevertheless, all these stages of life require a certain awareness and responsibility for your personal safety. No more so than […]
Being a college student often means limited time and funds when it comes to preparing food. Fortunately, meals with few ingredients can be healthy, easy to prepare, and cost effective. Below are four examples for busy students. Classic Dinner Everyone has occasions when they crave the comfort of a familiar meal. Grilled cheese with a […]
Going off to college is exciting, and it also drums up a lot of nerves. Plan and prepare, but remember that a lot of what you’ll experience doesn’t come with a roadmap. You have to put yourself out there and be willing to adjust to whatever comes your way. Try not to worry so much […]
College is tough! An incoming college freshman has no idea just how different things are about to be from the days of hanging out with friends, eating mom’s peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and watching old war movies in history class. For most, going to college is the first time young people are truly on […]
Instead of borrowing money for a car, such as an auto loan, an easier way to purchase a car is to simply save up for one. Not only does it improve your chances of scoring a deal at a car dealership, but it can also save you multiple thousands of dollars in loan interest. Below, […]
Renting a home or apartment has its share of pros and cons compared to owning. The foremost being more financially feasible, particularly for younger people with less of a credit history. The cons mainly come from being beholden to a landlord. While most landlords are reasonable people, they can be discouraged from renting to you […]
When students move away from home and into their first adult living space, they are generally so happy to have a new measure of freedom that design is the last thing on their minds. While this is understandable, it is not optimal. When you have a space of your own that is designed properly it […]