Apr
30

Protect Your Laptop

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A student's laptop computer in college serves as their life line. Any problem with their laptop could pose a catastrophic detour to their studying. Whether they're using their laptop to surf the net, study, type term papers or connect with friends and family, a laptop to a student is a crucial accessory. And- with an accessory as important as a laptop, you need to make sure to thoroughly protect it both inside - and out. Since laptops are so fragile, it's important to first protect it … [Read more...]

Mar
08

Redecorating Your Residence Hall For Spring: Budget Friendly DIY Crafts

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The chill of winter is starting to wear off and the beautiful colors of Spring are starting to emerge! Spring is all about refreshing your look and space with bright, light colors and hues to match the flowers that will soon be seen everywhere. Whether your style is modern, contemporary, totally one of a kind or sleek and simplistic, there's numerous ways for everyone to freshen up their space . . .and on a budget! Next week we'll discuss products and items you can purchase and place in your … [Read more...]

Sep
20

5 Ways to Beat the Chills This Fall

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Keeping healthy on campus during those chilly months means staying warm and beating the cold at Football games, walking to class, and those dreary, cold rainy days. Staying warm can be tough; you're walking around campus working up a sweat but at the same time you're breathing in cold, dry air. Not to mention, you're in class with other students who may have caught colds, flu's or viruses and could be spreading them without even knowing it. If you're trying to stay healthy these Fall and … [Read more...]

Sep
12

OCM and Her Campus Offer One Collegiette a Dorm Room Makeover!

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OCM (Our Campus Market) and Her Campus.com (An awesome advice and information packed website on the best tips, tricks and style advice for highschool and college girls) have teamed up to give one lucky collegiette the dorm makeover of their dreams! The contest includes  $1000 for OCM swag to completely personalize your space! The rules are simple: If you don't have a Pinterest account,  you can make one quickly to participate! "Pin" 8-12 items from OCM.com as well as the contest graphic from … [Read more...]

Aug
27

Labeling Your Belongings: Rude?

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If you’re an only child, life for you has been easy sailing. You always were assured that the Capri Suns you like in your lunch everyday were in stock and that your Zebra Cakes were always there for a late night snack. You never had to worry about toothpaste running out on you because you were the only one using it and your parents had extras in the closet for when yours was spent. Your video game console was always exactly as you left it, with your memory card and accounts linked just how you … [Read more...]

Aug
22

Halloween Costume Ideas (Three months early!)

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Halloween when I was little was like my favorite Disney movies all in one place. There were Little Mermaids and Belles as far as the eye could see, with the boys dressed as ninjas or Power Rangers. The idea is typically the same in college, as everyone buys the same costumes at the store and wears them with different shoes and with different hairstyles. Still though, the repetition kind of takes the fun out of Halloween for me, which is why I’ve been making my own costumes for the past few … [Read more...]

Aug
20

Cheetah Nails, Cake Pops and Hanging Yarn Balls?

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Being in college can really strip you of helpful resources you’re so used to having around at home. Being a college student means that you’re always stressed for time and sharing space with someone else at least, all of the time. You think this is all fine and dandy until your roommate starts getting comfortable with you and also with openly voicing how they feel about certain things you may do. Maybe they don’t like that you chew with your mouth open or leave your socks on the floor. Or, … [Read more...]

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