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Category Archives: Dorm life
College dorm life: Cooking ideas for small kitchens and first apartments
Whether you religiously DVR the Cooking Channel or you’re simply sick and tired of so-so pizza from a box, you can turn the tiniest space into a meal-producing wonder room. Dorm life doesn’t have to mean bad takeout. Read on … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, College life, Dorm life, Student health
Tagged apartment living, cooking tips, dorm life, eating healthy, kitchen tips
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Gun rights on college campuses: Pros, cons and what state law says
In light of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut on December 14, 2012, debate has been renewed about legislation allowing or banning guns on college campuses, dorm rooms, classrooms and public places. Gun rights advocates say everyone, including … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, College life, College parties, College success tips, Dorm life, Student health
Tagged campus safety, crime prevention, gun control, politics, student health
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Post holiday blues: How to have fun on a college budget in the new year
If the holiday spending spree has left you feeling post-festivities withdrawal, no need to despair. Just because your wallet seems vacuum-dried, it doesn’t mean you have to stay home alone munching on ramen for the next month. Here are some … Continue reading
Top tips for setting goals for the new year: Academic success, career planning and more
It’s now a brand new year and there’s no time like the present to re-evaluate your goals for academic success and career planning. Setting goals is the process of defining where you want to go and the best way of … Continue reading
How to handle the stress of college life and living with roommates
Let’s face it: we’ve all got a lot going on in our lives, and sometimes the stress of everything is a lot to handle. Roommates, jobs, college life, significant others, friends, extracurricular activities—all of these things demand attention. Sometimes we … Continue reading
Posted in College life, College success tips, Dorm life, Roommates
Tagged conflict resolution, roommates, stress
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After final exams are over, it’s time for winter break fun!
Once final exams have come to an end you’re more than ready for the winter break. Like many students, you’ll be spending more time with your family, but you’ll want to find other activities to keep boredom at bay. Reading, … Continue reading
Packing up: Tips on moving out for winter break
Colleges and universities across the United States will close their doors in a week or two to allow staff and students a much-needed break for the holidays with families and friends. So, what does this mean to you, the student … Continue reading
Posted in College life, College success tips, Dorm life, Greek life
Tagged dorm life, moving out, organization, TheBrainiac, winter break, winter vacation
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On-campus and online lectures increase learning resources
You want me to attend another boring lecture — and one that’s not required? Yes! On-campus lectures, guest speaker events and even online lectures are just more learning resources that your college provides. Above and beyond your scheduled curriculum, lectures … Continue reading
Posted in College life, Dorm life
Tagged academic achievement, learning resources, online lectures, seminars
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Preparing for all types of natural disasters — College students and Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy hit the eastern states early this week and has already severely impacted many densely populated areas, leaving cities flooded and millions without power. Governors in both New York and New Jersey declared these areas “states of emergency.” Even if … Continue reading
