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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Staying with your Boyfriend Who’s Still in High School

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We all come to college with relationship statuses: single, taken, it’s complicated, acting-single-but-actually-taken, emotionally unavailable, and the list goes on. For those of you who are heading into college with a boyfriend who’s still in high school, rest assured that you can make it work – it might be really tough though. Even if your

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5 Things to Do before College Starts

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  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

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Time Management is Key

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One of the most life changing experiences is the transition from high school to college. It is a right of passage from your adolescence to adulthood. Essentially, it is important to come into your own, but also to make positive choices for your future, your health, and your success. College can be overwhelming, especially during

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The Transition From High School to College

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Transitioning from high school to college is a huge step in any teenager’s life. Major changes will take place in not only your educational life but your personal life too. If you haven’t already you will be forced to grow up and become independent. Some people can find the transition from high school to college

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Have No Regrets

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Honestly guys. This is the last summer that you’ll have with all of your high school friends before you start drifting apart into the real world. Take advantage of every last moment. Do things that you’d never do, be bold, go on adventures, live life you know? Stop worrying about your crush and make things

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From High School Sweethearts to a College Relationship

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By Lauren Scott, Staff Writer. A typical dilemma during ones transition from high school into college is what to do with your high school sweetheart as the two of you prepare to take on the new life and challenges of college. Whether the two of you are placing hundreds of miles and road between your

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AP Tests and their Significance on College

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The first two weeks of May are hazy for the overachieving high schoolers. AP’s dominate our lives, and prep books upon prep books dance through our vision. When you’re underclassmen, it’s hard to see the point in studying for these crazy tests beyond bragging rights and a feeling of self-accomplishment. But when you’re a senior,

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College Reactions (OMG!)

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As senior year comes quickly to a close, we’re all looking forward to college. That’s a given. It’s all my friends and I talk about. But, the prospect of living away from home, from my family, and from all I’ve ever known is daunting, and makes me really anxious sometimes. When I voice my concerns

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