When it comes to college shopping, there's a big difference between throwing your money away and making an investment. After all, college is about investing in ourselves. So although it's important to watch your budget and pinch your pennies, these are a lot of things that are worth spending more ... READ the POST

Freshman year is an exciting time for many students. After all, it's a brand new chapter in their lives with new friends, a new school, and possibly even a new state or country. To top it all off, students are living away from home for (most likely) the very first time in their lives, which means ... READ the POST

It seems like I can never go on Twitter anymore without seeing a post from a college-bound student raving over how excited they are to begin their college journey. From freshman orientation to dorm room shopping, the excitement is becoming extremely contagious. But with my first year having just ... READ the POST

Whether you're a freshman or a continuing student, packing for college is an overwhelming process. There's no doubt that you've read an abundance of blog posts about what to bring to college, how to pack for college, how to choose your college dorm, and possibly even what not to buy (...or at least ... READ the POST

For many incoming students, their dorm room becomes the star of the show. It's their first home-away-from home, their first taste of independence, and their first chance to *truly* design their room however they please. However, my dorm experience was a little different: I lived in a suite. So to ... READ the POST

Move-in day is one of the most exciting, nerve-racking, and emotional days of college. How could it not be? After all, you're moving away from home into your own space, buying dorm room supplies, and figuring out what your class schedule will be for the next few months. To top it all off, you may ... READ the POST