Freshmen Essentials

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Okay, so we’ve gone over the fact that alcohol can be the true cause of the Freshmen 15, but the bigger issue at hand is: how can we avoid it? Let’s face it: even if you’re not a girl, you still want to look good! No one wants to date the bro with a beer

Its now mid July, and college is getting ever so close. For semester schools, college is only about a month away, and quarter schools are only 2 months away! College is probably the #1 thing on the minds of most of our readers, and rightfully so. You’re going to love college. If you’ve been

Public transportation is one of the cheapest ways to navigate a college town. It’s especially helpful for those colleges that don’t allow freshmen to have cars! If you live off campus, buses can take you to campus. And if you are lucky enough to live on campus, buses can take you off campus for food,