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Where, When and How to Get Free Stuff All Year Round
Yes ladies and gentlemen, you heard correctly, free stuff! Mark your calendars because I am about to give you the run down on all the days you can get free stuff! Marketing stunt or not, I’m not complaining because who doesn’t love free stuff? ➛ January Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Third Monday of January): At National Parks… Read More
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The Secret to Making A Profit Selling Back Your Textbooks
Making a profit selling back textbooks … That’s unheard of, right? I mean … if we’re lucky, the campus bookstore will pay us $5 for a $120 textbook, and if we’re extra lucky, we might get $20 for it from a friend who needs it desperately. But that’s still $100 spent on a single textbook that… Read More
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How to Become Better Organized This School Year
Being organized is a necessity when tackling a new school year. Organization can help lessen stress in your life, increase productivity, and give you more free time to enjoy college instead of spending it trying to find your missing paper! However, far too many college students aren’t organized or on top of their daily tasks… Read More
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Best Year-Round Student Discounts and Online Deals
Student discounts are everywhere, but they aren’t always advertised. Below are some national brands that offer student discounts + amazing deals year-round. If you’re not an online shopper, make sure to bring your student ID with you (at all times), and use the TUN map (you can download the “TUN Student Discount” app) to locate stores near you that are offering… Read More
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3 Reasons You Should Get to Know Your College Professors
Sometimes I think it is hard – or even scary! – for college students to interact with their professors. My freshman year, I felt exactly the same way and so I avoided office hour visits unless I had important questions to ask and didn’t spend much time raising my hand in class. However, getting to… Read More
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11 Move-In Day Tips You Will Thank Me For!
The one and only thing that the tiny college freshmen and the big bad seniors can relate to is the #struggle called move-in day. Most people say that move-in day gets better after freshman year… nope. They are wrong. If anything, I think move-in day gets even worse with each year. Many universities allow the upperclassmen… Read More
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10 Tips on Choosing the Right College Classes
Whether you’re a freshman just getting ready to choose your classes or a returning student at the start of a semester, choosing the right classes can be a struggle. But, don’t worry. Here are 10 tips on how to choose the right college classes for you. 1. Start early Don’t be that student who looks… Read More
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Before Joining College Extracurriculars, Consider This
The 21st century has, thus far, shown us a promisingly impactful decade and a half. We’ve completed the Human Genome project, successfully implanted an artificial heart, ditched Internet Explorer in favor of better alternatives (looking at you, Chrome), programmed cars to drive themselves, and miraculously boiled down the entirety of dating science to a left… Read More
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7 Effortless Ways To Get Better Grades
Before saying anything, I’d like to emphasize that grades are not a wholesome reflection of your character or your capacity to move the world. Sure, to some extent, grades show comprehension of material. However, being an A student rather than a B student doesn’t necessarily make you a better person, or even a smarter one.… Read More
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Freshman Year From a Fresh Perspective (#CollegeBound Series)
College is happening soon. And it can be scary. But let me assure you – everything will be okay. Don’t believe me? Christina and Lauren, two rising sophomores at Fordham University (at the time of this post), can attest to it. Not only did they survive their freshman year, but they absolutely LOVED it! Listen to their words… Read More
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10 Dorm Room Essentials Under $30
There’s no way that you are going to live in a dorm with only the basics your school provides… So I have put together a list of the few but extremely important pieces that they neglect to tell you on these lists. Another bonus: all of these items are under $30! 1. Velcro Wrap Towel | Pottery Barn… Read More
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Finding a Mentor in College
All walks of life feel strange to the newcomer. Regardless of age, status, or other seemingly relevant circumstances, individuals need guidance. As a college freshman, this was the last thing I could admit. I wanted to believe I was self-sufficient, intelligent, capable. I wanted to believe, after leaving home for the first time, I didn’t… Read More
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9 Must-Have Electronics to Make College Easier
1. Lightweight Laptop Before college, I didn’t have a laptop of my own. My sister and I would hog our parents’ desktop computers day and night, which wasn’t exactly charming. You can imagine my excitement when we went out to buy laptops as graduation gifts. Pre-freshman-year-me was hellbent on purchasing something trendy, silver, and medium-sized… Read More
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How to Get the Best Sleep in College
I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8 hours between yourself and your roommate. Your eye bags have eye bags and you’re crossing your fingers that your shirt isn’t on inside out. College means you might grit through a number of these days. The thing is, your lack… Read More
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Easy Ways to Stay Fit in the 21st Century
It’s 2016. The seemingly outrageous ideas from your favorite science-fiction films exist, and they’re limitless. We order groceries online. Our cars drive themselves. Virtual reality headsets are, in fact, a reality. There are, unfortunately, a few drawbacks to our modern norms. The most prominent of which being a lack of activity throughout the day. Even… Read More
