My parents always told me that during college I would have to be the most frugal person ever just to get by. It does not have to be this way! Money doesn’t grow on trees, but if you work hard and are frugal with what you spend, you can save a lot of money to

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Advice About Dining Halls

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Now that you are in college and away at school, it is time for you to take on many new responsibilities. Like Uncle Ben said in the movie Spider Man “With great power comes great responsibility.” You possess this new freedom, but you have to be careful not to abuse it. For instance, it is

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15 Ways to Avoid the Freshmen 15

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1. Limit yourself to treats. It’s very easy to go overboard, especially when your dining commons is buffet-style. Only let yourself indulge in sweets such as pie and cake once a week. 2. Take advantage of the school pool/gym/etc. Most campuses offer free access to the pool and gym for students! Even if you’re leisurely

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Snack Attack

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So you bought all your supplies, sheets, and storage for your new dorm. But, you are missing one thing that will prove to be one of the most important items you will possess this year. You are missing snacks. You are in college now and can’t rely on your parents being able to feed you

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