College Survival

Most dorm rooms I've ever been in have been tiny! Smaller than a regular bedroom, yet has 2 (or even 3, like me) in them! Finding space for everything seems dang near impossible. I can't give...

College is expensive. The pride you have from being at an institution that will help you further your education can overshadowed by the cost of being at college. Finding ways to reduce your...

By now you've read the statistics, most students gain the dreaded "freshman 15"; that's 15 pounds in their first semester at school. That's a hefty gain all at once and it's...

Thousands of young men and women leave home for the dorms this month. I’ll never forget the day I returned to my freshman year college dorm room to find that my roommate and two of her friends had...

College, days of new friendships, lasting relationships, and new beginnings. Your college student will want to take as much as possible with them but their dorm room is so small. I have sent 3...

If you are heading off to college or if you are helping a child pack up to go off to school, then careful planning is in order. Be sure to make a checklist of everything you need, and also design...

Want to avoid the Freshman 15? Hoping to get fit during college? Here's some tips to get and stay active in college.

You have tons of boxes in your new dorm room, fresh out of the car, but with no time to unpack them all for the night. Here's what you should pack separately to get to during the first night.

New York City is known for being a tough place to get accustomed to. This difficult city combined with the freshman college experience will definitely be overwhelming for many. Although it is...

While some people have wonderful experiences with their freshman year roommates, and others live through nightmares, what this question really boils down to is the personality of the student....

College can be a very stressful time for students--especially college freshmen. Adjustments to roommates, dorm life, harder academics, and the dreaded finals week can really wear out a young...

College cafeterias are known for gross food, and are usually across campus from your dorm. So you're hungry, and don't want to walk all the way to the dining hall, but you don't have a real...

Most college students are poor. It's hard enough to scrape together enough money for books and tuition, but when you add cost of food on top of that, the numbers can get staggering. This is an...

Going off to college can be quite a transition, but it can also be quite an exciting adventure. For one thing, you get to create your very first home. Whether you live in a college dorm, an...

The college experience is what you make it and freshman year is usually the biggest adjustment period for college students. For most students, it's the first time in their lives that they are away...

Laundry is not always fun no matter where you are but a dorm can make it an even more unpleasant. All dorms are different when it comes to location of the laundry, some being on your floor or some...

If you've ever lived on campus throughout your college career, you know how challenging it can be to get along with roommates. Many times, those who share your dorm aren't your friends and have...

Going into your freshman year can be daunting, so the easier you can make it on yourself, the better. Start with what you pack and work your way up from there!

If you're suffering from homesickness in college, check out these tips that can help you have a speedy recovery.

Moving from a dorm to off campus housing is a big step. It is also a much bigger responsibility. There is a lot more to consider when you're trying to find a new place to live and what to do once...

Winter months often bring the flu for many individuals as the cold weather causes sneezing, coughing and more. It can be especially hard for people in close spaces to stay healthy, which is one...

Studies show that women age 16 to 24 are raped at a rate that is four times higher than other women. The majority of the women in this demographic are of college age. The results of several...

Making the transition from dorm to apartment in college is an important step towards autonomy and adulthood. You have new responsibilities and a new way of life from that of the dorm. Knowing how...