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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How to do Everything You Want and Not Run Out of Money

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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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Saving Money on Textbooks

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One of the biggest freshman mistakes is to buy books brand-new from the bookstore the first week of school. While the bookstore is convenient and it’s nice to support your university, there are almost always more affordable options.  Usually, “used” textbooks are in great condition with just a few scratches on the cover of the

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Secrets of a College Upperclassmen

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For the past three years, I’ve never passed up an opportunity for free food, always been broke, pulled countless all nighters cramming for midterms and finals, and yet have had the time of my life. I haven’t gone to bed before midnight in years, have turned in 90% of my homework online, and have eaten

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College Social Life 101

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  By Lauren Scott, Staff Writer. The transition from high school to college can certainly feel like a whirlwind and leaving behind childhood friends and hangout places can at first seem unfathomable. But, what you need to know about college is that your life there has the potential to be far more exciting and full

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A Day in the Life of a Freshman

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Life as a college student is different every day. For the most part though, you fall into a set routine that you follow every day. Typically, about 65% of this time will be spent in your dorm room. That’s why it is so important to make it your own home away from home and as

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15 Ways to Avoid Gaining the Freshmen 15

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1. Choose healthy: there are many unhealthy food options in the dorms, but you must pick and choose wisely or it will sneak up on you! 2. Get active: participate in club sports or hit the gym 3-5 times a week. 3. Avoid eating late at night: calories stick to you past 9pm because you

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Managing Your Time in College

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One of the best pieces of advice I have gotten is to always have balance in life. Too much of a good thing is bad. In college, times blasts by you because you are so busy! There’s so much to do and so little time. There’s clubs, parties, frats, sororities, jobs, concerts, festivals, sports, and

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The Official Guide to Freshman Year Events

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 Freshman year has the potential to be most amazing year of your life to date. All of the friends you’re going to meet, all the fun times, the all nighters before a midterm, the parties, going to the gym, joining a club, exploring your new hometown, intramural sports, eating dorm food, and much much more!

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