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How to Overcome Inertia

Inertia — it is that feeling you get when you just don’t want to do much of anything. Some people call it the “blahs” others describe it as a “blue funk” as if a color can adequately those feelings. Then again, if you are in a dark mood, then you know what I am talking about.

Campus Life

Moving To College: How To Make The Move Less Stressful And More Organized

When it’s time to move to college and pursue a higher education, it can be a challenge to pack for the experience and stay organized. For most students, it’s the first time that they’re out on their own and living independently from their parents.

Personal Advice

7 Things to Do While on Christmas Break

Your term paper is finished and your exams will be over before you know it. Soon, you’ll be making the long trek back home for a well-deserved break.

College Living

You. Yes, You! Save Money! Now!

College life isn‘t easy. I would know, I am a student myself. Papers due, homework to finish, a quiz to get ready for – everything is just waiting to bite you in the backside.

Personal Advice

How to Spend Thanksgiving at College

Contrary to what some people think, not all college students are able to get home for Thanksgiving break. Indeed, some colleges hold classes the first two days of the week before giving students off for the rest of the week.

Campus Life

Balancing School and a Job

If you’ve ever tried to work and attend school at the same time, you know it’s not for the faint of heart.

Personal Advice

7 Critical Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

A low credit score can effect you in ways beyond the interest rates you pay for your loans. Bad credit can keep you from leasing an apartment and may even stop you from getting a job.

Personal Advice

Healthful Eating and the College Student

You were raised to eat a certain way while at home. Hopefully, that way incorporated a lot of sound eating habits, what can contribute to good health overall.

Student Health

Common Cold Remedies: Clearing Up the Misconceptions

While there may be no surefire cure for the common cold, it does not mean that there are not many effective methods for mitigating its harmful effects.

Personal Advice

Yawn: Sleep Better While at College

A few weeks into the semester and you may notice that you’re feeling tired and staying that way most days. Unless you have an illness, such as mononucleosis, your fatigue may be attributed to your schedule: late nights, early mornings and raucous weekends.

Personal Advice

First Year College Student: After the Euphoria Dies

The weeks leading up to your freshman orientation were filled with excitement. At orientation, you got a good feel for the school, met your roommate and began to make new friends.

Campus Cars

Fab Find: Fiat 500L

When it comes to affordable newer cars for college students your choices typically range from a subcompact hatchback to a compact sedan. The one challenge with both these types of vehicles is that the storage room is often too limited, a problem that becomes apparent when you are traveling from home to college and back with all your gear packed in.