Jun
19

5 Ways Technology Has Changed Education

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New technologies—everything from smart boards to smart phones—have transformed education from both the students’ and instructors’ perspectives.  These powerful tools have enhanced communication, research, literacy, etc…and continue to impact the way students learn.  As students continue to rely upon technology, their mastery of these tools becomes evident even at early ages allowing them to build the technical experience they will need when they enter the work world.  The following … [Read more...]

Jun
15

3 Useful Tips for More Restful, Energizing Sleep

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Even if you sleep for seven or eight hours, the fact is, it’s a challenge for most college students to get adequate sleep. It’s true that when it comes to shut-eye, it is the quality of sleep that counts just as much, and sometimes more- than the quantity. In fact a smaller amount of deep, restorative sleep can be more restful than a greater amount of fitful or disturbed slumber. Consider this: your body recharges on sleep. So in order to wake up raring to go, and to sustain that energy all … [Read more...]

May
31

Gearing Up for Freshman Year

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Memorial Day is behind us, Independence Day is ahead of us- and what this actually means is, even though it’s not quite summer yet- September is not far behind This is especially true if you are getting ready for your first year of college. We’re going to talk about that this the summer,  and give you some specific, useful tips to help make the transition as smooth as possible.  But for now let’s just dip our toes in, shall we? Here are some general things to consider this summer to put … [Read more...]

May
29

Summer Dorm Decor

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What better time than summer to amp up the cool factor in your dorm? You’ll probably have a lighter academic load, meaning a bit more time on your hands, so it’s the perfect opportunity  to spruce the place up with a little bit of summertime- inspired style. Whether you like sleek and sophisticated or funky touches of whimsy, RHL.org has just the kind of residence hall approved decorating accessories that can do a lot for the looks of your room with minimal effort and not a lot of … [Read more...]

May
23

Adjusting to College Life: Beating Homesickness and Forging Your Own Identity

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You may be living on your own for the first time, and the fact is, things are different now. You have to make your own bed now, do your own cleaning, and take care of your own laundry.  It’s both an exciting and an important time. It can, in a sense, set the tone of your life for many years to come. The choices that you make today can affect outcomes well into the future.  If you come from the kind of family where your parents kept tabs on whether or not your homework was complete, those … [Read more...]

May
20

Dorm Life: Doing Laundry

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You might actually ENJOY doing it. You might not mind doing it. You might HATE doing it. You might not even know HOW to do it. But, the fact is, unless you can afford to pay someone else- you HAVE to do it. Laundry. If you go home on weekends and have a willing family member to do your wash... by all means take advantage of that. Or if you can barter with your roommate for some other chore you like better..that’s a possible option, too. But at some point in your life, you probably WILL have … [Read more...]

May
18

NEW Varsity Collection: Our Best Value Yet with Over $120 in Savings

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We're excited to announce a brand new Value Pak— the Varsity Collection.  Our Value Paks give you a complete Dorm in a Box, bedding, sheets, bath, and accessories. And they are our most popular selling items, something our customers have come to love about RHL.  And the new Varsity Collection is no exception! As a matter of fact, it's our biggest value in our 23 year history, with $120 in savings over buying these items separately.  We listened to the ideas and input from our customers, … [Read more...]