Jul
19

Learning to Navigate Campus

By | Classes, Dorm Life, Residence Hall, Roommates

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No matter what university you go to, whether it is big or small, there are students just like you apprehensive about navigating the campus on their first day of classes. Let’s be honest, the thought of walking all over campus just to get lost on your first day is a little nerve wrecking. This is completely normal, and almost all of students experience the feeling at least one time throughout their college education.  Starting a new school, moving out of home and learning to adapt to your … [Read more...]

May
08

The Dorms in the Center of Campus

By | Dorm, Dorm Life, Residence Hall

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Living in the residence halls is convenient, especially if you’re in the dorms that are just a 2 minute walk away from classes. But are the dorms located in the center of the campus really the best dorms, or will you be happier in a dorm located 10 minutes away (walking distance)? Here are a few general facts about the dorms located in the center of campus. It’s important to note that every university is different, and you can make the most out of your experience wherever you wind up; if … [Read more...]

May
04

Full Circle: Moving out of the Dorms

By | Dorm, Residence Hall

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 It’s that time of the year. It’s time to pack up all of your dorm stuff and say goodbye to your residence hall. Moving is always a lot of work, especially when your stressed about making your dorm look exactly like it did when you moved in, but don’t worry. We’re here to help smooth the transition and make sure you’ll get your entire security deposit back. Move bit by bit If you live nearby or have the opportunity to send a few things home early: do it. It’ll drastically … [Read more...]

Apr
26

Are You the Bad Roommate?

By | Roommates

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We all complain about the people we’re living with. They just don’t do everything the way we do, so obviously everything they do is wrong. From cleaning the counter with the wrong sponge to watching the wrong TV show, we find one or two of our roommate’s habits beyond irritating. But if you we find everyone annoying to life with, doesn’t it make sense that they also find us to be real nuisances. Maybe your roommate’s not the annoying person in your building. If you frequently … [Read more...]

Apr
10

The Anti-social Dorms

By | Dorm

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Traditional suite-style dorms are amazing. They give students plenty of room, private bathrooms, and sometimes they even have a kitchenette and dining area. It’s like living in an apartment on campus; it’s way better than trying to cram all your stuff into one tiny shared room. However, apartment style residence halls can make it difficult to get to know students outside of your dorm room. The extra space in each room decreases the chance that students will spend their free time hanging … [Read more...]

Dec
23

The Best Years…If Only that were So

By | college city

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Older siblings, parents, and random strangers on the street love to remind me that I have nothing left to look forward to. “College,” they tell me, “is the best time of your life.  It doesn’t get any better.” Personally, I find this hard to believe. Yes college is great. It was amazing to live in a community where I was constantly surround by friends, had the option to sleep in almost whenever I wanted, enjoyed my first taste of freedom away from Mom and Dad, and spent my … [Read more...]

Dec
16

Ordering In

By | Food & Diet, Uncategorized

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I was lucky to grow up in the middle of nowhere. Seriously, dairy cows, empty cornfields, and mature forests were my closest sources of entertainment. There was no such thing as delivery; I couldn’t call the local pizza shop and have a buffalo chicken stromboli delivered straight to my door, and everything closed by 9 PM sharp. In fact, there was hardly a car on the road after 8:30 PM. So, the first time my roommate announced she was hungry at 1 AM I laughed. “Have fun in the kitchen,” I … [Read more...]

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