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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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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Roommate Problems

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Two people sharing one tiny room, what could possibly go wrong! In my freshman year everything went wrong with my roommates, but you can learn from my mistakes. We all can’t be like Ted Mosby and Marshall Eriksen Anyway if there are complications with a roommate here are some ways (from light to sever) to

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Girls Guide to College Guys: Tips

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A couple days ago we outlined the types of college guys. Today, we go even further, and include our advice on avoiding, meeting, and hooking up with guys in college. For starters, one of the most important things you will need to learn how to do in college is ward off unwanted male attention. This

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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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A Girl’s Guide To Dealing With College Guys

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Welcome to College Freshmen is pleased to announce the hiring of another writer to our team! Lexi, a college sophomore, will be covering the girl’s guide to guys as well as other topics such as ladies fashion. Check back for much more from her in the future. In college guys can be tricky. There are

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5 Things You Need in College

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Among the many lists circulating the internet, department stores, and family gatherings that detail what you should bring to college, there is always something people tend to leave out. Here are the top five things I couldn’t have made it through freshman year without: iPod. Your music will be very important, especially if your dorm

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Making Work-Out Habits In College

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Everyone has heard tell of the dreadful “Freshman Fifteen” and many college students fall victim to it, but you certainly don’t have to! Yes, college gives you many appealing options for gorging on food, such as fast food restaurants on campus or late night dining halls, but don’t let the popular habit of stress eating

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How to Avoid Being THAT Girl

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If you’ve ever been to party, you know who I’m talking about. THAT girl. The one who is either sitting in the corner crying hysterically, puking on something that isn’t hers, or trying to jump someone else’s boyfriend. She’s a sloppy, drunk mess and she’ll follow you wherever you go. Not literally, of course. But there

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