Starting college is hard work. Handling everything, from planning your schedule to settling in a dorm room, is a real challenge. However, one more thing to worry about: finding the right roommate can be a pretty hard task. Let’s be honest; we all have heard stories about bad roomies, uncomfortable communication, and how hard it is to find a perfect match. In this article, we’ll give you a few tips on how to find a roommate for college.
The end of summer can bring mixed emotions. From the excitement of starting a new semester and reuniting with friends to bittersweet feelings about the conclusion of a carefree summer, it’s that time of year where students have to pack up their possessions in the trunk of a car (don’t forget your shower shoes!) and set off for another year of college. To avoid the monotony of a long drive (and to prevent your parents from going over your dorm packing list yet again), here are the top podcasts to listen to while driving back to college!
Pencils, paper, notebook, erasers—you probably remember the back-to-school shopping you did every year before your first day of class.
Now that you’re going to college, that back-to-school list will look a little different. You still have to get all the regular school supplies, but now you have the added bonus of living on your own. Whether it’s in a dorm or an apartment, you’ll need to remember a few essentials before the semester starts:
After waiting all summer, your college move-in day is finally arriving! There is a lot of work that goes into moving to a school across the country, across the state, or even across town. Don’t panic, we’ve assembled eight time-proven college move-in tips to ensure this process goes as smoothly as possible!
Attending college is exciting, but it comes with many challenges. If you are a student, you are probably fighting several battles at once, trying to keep up with the workload, meeting deadlines, and managing your budget. Add the pandemic to the equation. In the midst of it all, you’re also trying hard to network and socialize. It may not sound like much, but all these extra challenges can impact your mental health. And they do—numerous studies prove that there are plenty of reasons to be more worried about the mental health of college students than ever before.
It pays off to do the right thing! Besides the chance to do something nice for others, volunteering in college has many benefits for your future career, wellbeing, and networking. So before you think your semester is too busy with school and work, consider these reasons to get out and serve… Here we nail down all they why’s and how’s of volunteering in college, providing practical advice on how to find a volunteering opportunity that suits you the best.
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