May
10

Male Students: Meet The Hamptons

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With the year ending and students heading home for the summer, RHL has re-vamped our supply of residence hall apparel to send students back with updated and stylish selections. With tons of new styles of bedding and decor for both males and females, there is one that is already one of our most popular choice: The Hamptons. This style focuses on a muted, yet vibrant plaid that makes any residence hall feel cozy like home. Available in multiple different colors, this print is a must for this … [Read more...]

May
08

Roommate Skills: Simple, Meaningful Tips for College Students

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For those taking up residence at college for the first time, adjusting to dorm life with a roommate can really be challenging- even for those who grew up with siblings. Here are some simple but meaningful tips to help make life on campus more harmonious right from day one. 1. Start with a good attitude and an open mind. It sounds like a cliche, but the fact is, learning how to cohabitate with a virtual stranger who may be from a completely different background is part of what makes the … [Read more...]

May
03

Rhino Armor Trunks: A College Rite of Passage

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When going off to college, practically every new student's dorm room includes multiple forms of storage options, including the Rhino Armor Trunk. Aside from the fact that it's great for organizing and carrying things to campus, it also serves as a multi-functional piece of furniture! Here's just a few ways you can use your Rhino Trunk. 1) To Store (or hide) Your Belongings - Maybe you like to keep your room clean and gather clutter instead of show it. Or, maybe your parents are coming for the … [Read more...]

Apr
25

7 Ways to Kick your GRE Studying into High Gear

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There is a TON of excellent GRE study materials out there, but how can you maximize your study-time and get the most “bang for your buck?” To start, check out this awesome Learnist board, All About the GRE. There you’ll find out about 2013 test dates, how to register, what to prep, and how to interpret your GRE scores! Got the basics covered? Let’s review some more advanced study-tips” Try to make it fun! If Britney Spears gets you going, put it on in the background. Love Vince … [Read more...]

Apr
25

Make Your Residence Hall POP With Color

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A blank residence hall on move-in day is like a blank canvas just waiting to be painted. Although the room is small, there's still so many opportunities to make the space your own and fill it with color. Whether it's with bright linens, rugs, or wall art, your residence hall is your space to express yourself. Whichever way you decide to decorate, make sure that you set up a plan with your roommate if you have one to make sure that it's okay with them. Also, try to see if your roommate wants … [Read more...]

Apr
24

Campus Backup: Protect Yourself!

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It's no surprise that college students aren't the most organized bunch. They often forget important tasks because their minds are so consumed with homework and school commitments. At times where you as parents can help out, a little bit goes a long way! One of the most detrimental things that can happen to a college student is their laptop/computer crashing and losing all of their important files. Term papers, class schedules, phone numbers, pictures - you name it. All of these things are … [Read more...]

Apr
19

The Varsity Collection

College Value Paks for Move In to Campus

Finding items to go away to college is a daunting task. There's so many things you need, and so many things you end up forgetting. You can go to all the big box stores to find what you need, but that leaves little guarantee that you'll find things that match perfectly. And rarely will you find all of the essentials to cover your new college lifestyle from dorm linens, to shower accessories, to alarm clocks and beyond. Wouldn't life be more simple if your college checklist just … [Read more...]