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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College Fashion for Girls: Sun’s out

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By Lauren Scott, Staff Writer. For all you ladies out there attending a typically sunny university, perhaps one on the west coast, here are some great tips on how to stay up on the latest fashion trends that suit your city’s weather conditions! First of all, when dressing yourself for various occasions it is important

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Ladies College Attire

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Casual Attire Depending on where you are in the country, and what your personal style is, casual attire will mean something different to everyone. However in most cases, usually getting dressed for a day of class is different then in high school. In high school, most of us wouldn’t be caught dead wearing the same

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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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