3 DIY dorm projects to stop clutter before it starts

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It’s almost move in day! One of the things that I hated having to do when I was in college was clean my room. It is so easy to let clutter get out of control when you’re worried about classes, papers, and whatever social crisis is happening in your circle of friends. (In my social group, there was always at least one happening!)

Reduce dorm clutter with some fun DIY projects. (Credit: Bob Vila, Flickr)

Reduce dorm clutter with some fun DIY projects. (Credit: Bob Vila, Flickr)

If you have a plan for how to organize your dorm room when you move in, you won’t have to reduce clutter as frequently throughout your semester. Check out these DIY dorm projects to help you stay organized before your clutter has a chance to build! Read more →

Top 5 things to do when getting ready for college

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Before my freshman year, I remember the flurry of getting ready as I got all the supplies I’d need for my first year on my own. Incoming college students have a lot to remember to accomplish before starting their first fall semester! Along with shopping for all the stuff you need (we’ve got recommendations for what you need—and what you don’t!) there’s a whole checklist worth of things you need to accomplish before you leave.

Getting ready for college is easy with our best tips. (Credit: Regions)

Getting ready for college is easy with our best tips. (Credit: Regions)

I wanted to make sure I got to have some fun with my high school friends before heading off for college life, and you might want to consider it, too! Along with savoring those last days of summer, here are the top 5 things you need to do as you’re getting ready for college. Read more →

DIY energy foods for those who don’t like coffee

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Ever wonder why you seem to hit an afternoon slump between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. every day? Do you wish that were some good alternatives to coffee that would help you power through, maybe some good for you snacks or some DIY energy foods that could keep you going strong?

Check out these tasty energy foods. (Credit: Popsugar)

Check out these tasty energy foods. (Credit: Popsugar)

I’ve got the details on why you start dragging mid-afternoon and some yummy treats that can help you fight back. Read more →

Your first apartment: Tips for living on your own (at last!)

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Getting your first apartment is an exciting but stressful time. Now you have to deal with real world issues like paying rent and living on a budget. But when college students share a space, there are other things to consider such as a roommate agreement where everyone agrees on things like chores and sharing expenses.

Here's what you need to know about your first apartment. (Credit: Apartment Guide)

Here’s what you need to know about your first apartment. (Credit: Apartment Guide)

Let’s look at some more tips and ideas to consider when you set yourself up in your own apartment or house. Read more →

Make the most of your senior year with these 6 tips

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Back to school for your senior year is a special time for college students. It’s time to develop your college network of future contacts for jobs, participate in an internship program to jump start your career, and as always, look forward to college graduation.

Make it through your senior year with these tips. (Credit: The Odyssey Online)

Make it through your senior year with these tips. (Credit: The Odyssey Online)

Here are some college tips to make the most of your senior year. Read more →

7 college tips for dorm moving day

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Moving into the college dorm for the first time can be daunting. College students are often not sure of procedures on the college campus, what to bring, what you can leave at home and what you can buy as you need it (or forget about completely if you realize you’ll never need it).

Follow our tips for an easy moving day process. (Credit: The Edit)

Follow our tips for an easy moving day process. (Credit: The Edit)

Here are some college tips for moving day. Read more →

Pokémon Go: Is it good or bad for you?

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Young and old seem to be obsessed with the new Pokémon Go app. But the latest news may hit a little too close to home for some college students—a 20-year-old student in San Francisco was shot while playing the game with friends at Fisherman’s Wharf.

Here's what you should know about playing Pokémon Go. (Credit: YouTube)

Here’s what you should know about playing Pokémon Go. (Credit: YouTube)

We’ve all heard about the car accidents and other problems that have come from players who don’t pay attention to what is going on around them. Here’s more on how to avoid any other health risks. Read more →

7 first day of college tips

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My first day of college classes was daunting for me, as it is for most college students. You’re still finding your classroom buildings, navigating the college campus layout and meeting teachers and fellow students for the first time.

What tips do you suggest for the first day of college? (Credit: The Odyssey Online)

What tips do you suggest for the first day of college? (Credit: The Odyssey Online)

Here are some bits of freshman advice and college tips for your first day of class. Read more →

Dorm organization tips for back to school

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The time is here again to head back to college. While you may not be chomping at the bit to get back to class, you are surely excited to be with your friends and to be on your own again.

Find some useful dorm organization tips. (Credit: DormDelicious)

Find some useful dorm organization tips. (Credit: DormDelicious)

If this is your first semester or you simply want to ensure you get your dorm just right, I’ve got some organization tips for you that will get you in and unpacked in no time and will keep your room tidy for days (weeks?). Read more →

What to know about doping in college athletics

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A hot topic at this summer’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is doping of athletes participating in the games. The use of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs in college sports is also a topic of concern among college athletes.

Learn more about the prevalence of doping in sports. (Credit: Tennis Plaza)

Learn more about the prevalence of doping in sports. (Credit: Tennis Plaza)

The prevalence and effects of steroids are a problem in college athletics. Read more →