Whether you’re in high school or college, when it comes to school you’ll have to study for your classes. To craft the perfect study session, it helps to have the proper materials to keep you focused and ready to learn. We’ve scoured Amazon for some of the most liked, best performing items that we think …
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College Freshman Move In Day FAQs
If you’re moving into your college dorm, you may have a few questions prior to the move in date. Here are just a few of the most frequently asked questions. When Do I Move In? College students’ move in date depends entirely on their specific school. Your college should have it listed on their website …
13 Ways to Prepare for Your Freshman Year of College
You’ve finished high school, and now you’re getting ready for that next big adventure—college. Of course, college is going to have its challenges. At times it will be stressful—but, it will also be rewarding and fun. The key is to be prepared, both in and out of the classroom. Follow these 13 tips to prepare …
3 Unique and Helpful College Packing Tips
You may know by now: It’s super easy to overpack when you’re heading to your freshman year of college. However, not all planning and packing skills are going to be known to you right away, especially if you’re the first person in your family who is going to college. Here are three unique and helpful …
How Your College Academic Advisor Can Help You
Many students do not take the time to stop by to see their college advisor, even when they need advice on choosing coursework or they just need something as simple as homework help on an assignment. This is unfortunate. Your college academic advisor, much like your high school counselor, is available to help you find …
Four More Must-Have Study Apps for Students
Using the right technology can help students save time and boost grades. Be sure to check out the first list of must-have apps. If you are a student, here are four must-have apps: ShuffleStudy ShuffleStudy is a note-taking app that turns notes into flash cards. It’s available for Mac, Windows, and IOS. How does ShuffleStudy …
Common College Packing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
As you get ready for your upcoming freshman year, the summer months are the time when you should be starting to decide just what you want to bring with you to college. However, packing is one of the areas where freshmen make the most mistakes. Here are some of the more common errors and how …
44 More Life Skills to Learn Before College
In a previous post we talked about life skills you should know before heading off to college, but there are plenty more that aren’t taught in schools or at home regularly anymore! If you don’t know how to do any of the tasks listed below, now is the time to ask or look it up. …
5 Things Every Student Should Do Before Their Freshman Year of College
The months leading up to your freshman year of college can be hectic and stressful. There are quite a few things you should be doing during this time though and it really shouldn’t be put off. Once you get them out of the way though, you can enjoy summer! Here are five things you should …
What NOT To Pack For College
As you’re making your list of what to bring to college this year, you’ll probably write down quite a few items that you end up not wanting to bring or you shouldn’t be taking to the dorm at all. Here are a few things you should definitely not be adding to the packing list: Prohibited …
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