May
18

Five Dorm Essentials for your Summer Term

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Are you dreading the reality of spending your summer months on campus? Are you wishing you could spend the next few months tanning on a beach somewhere? Ah well, if you’re stuck in the dorms you might as well make them the most comfortable place to spend your time on campus. Here are some awesome additions for your dorm room. 1 – Blackout Curtains No one likes to sleep with the sun shining in their eyes, and since the shades provided by your university probably aren’t getting the job … [Read more...]

Jan
03

Keep it Spotless: Cleaning Tips for your Dorm

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Mom and Dad aren't at school to yell at you, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take a few minutes every week to keep your dorm presentable. Motivation is hard to come by, so you need to make it a part of your daily life. The new semester is the perfect time to get started. 1 – Use your hamper Tossing your dirty laundry just anywhere is going to make it a lot harder to clean up quickly. Instead, place a hamper somewhere you can easily reach it, and make an effort to put all your … [Read more...]

Nov
21

Class Essentials: What’s in your bag?

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  The amount of stuff you need to cram into your school bag depends on a variety of factors, including how many classes you have scheduled each day, the amount of time you spend studying between classes, and even your major. Before you get to school, it's impossible to figure out which bag will carry everything you need.  But in order to get an idea, let’s take a look inside the average student’s bag to see the necessities that every student must have with them. Pencils and … [Read more...]

Nov
14

Sleep Well: The Hunt for the Perfect Pillow

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We all know how important sleep is. Without a good night of sleep it’s more difficult than usual to focus in class, study, and efficiently complete your coursework. The key to a good night’s sleep may be the pillow you lay your head on, according to a Yahoo News article, “Picking the Perfect Pillow.” The wrong pillow doesn’t provide the support everyone needs to keep their spine and neck aligned, which can lead to neck and back pain. Another issue is the age of your pillow. Older … [Read more...]

Nov
11

What You Don’t Want to Think About: Bathrooms in College

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Typically, residence halls have 3 types of bathrooms: community bathrooms, which are shared by 20-60 students; private suite bathrooms, which are shared by 2-6 students; and private community bathrooms, which are shared by 2-4 rooms. Every university does their best to keep their bathrooms clean and orderly.  However, that's easier said than done. So, if you've never shared a bathroom before your freshman year, take some time to prepare. How clean is clean? Most community bathrooms get … [Read more...]