Category Archives: Roommates

Top 5 “harmless but hilarious” April Fools pranks for college students

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Cindy Cesca

April Fools’ Day is just around the corner so if you’re plotting a tiny trick or an elaborate prank, now is the time to get your game on. Maybe you take secret pleasure in the scheming and the plotting while … Continue reading →

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Spring break 2013: 10 ways to ruin your cross-country road trip

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Angela Kovalyak

Ahhh…the open road. There is nothing quite like jumping in the car with your best buds—and spring break 2013 might be the perfect time to do it. However, before you take off, there are a few road trip tips to … Continue reading →

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Valentines Day ideas for the college student budget: Teddy bears, roses, and fancy diners NOT included!

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Angela Kovalyak

If you are on a college student budget, Valentines Day can be a nightmare—the price of roses spikes, restaurants nicer than the campus dining hall are out of your price range and no one really needs another teddy bear! The … Continue reading →

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Decorating on a budget — Spruce up your dorm room or apartment to feel more like “home”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Bessie Gergely

By now you’re either starting a brand new semester or packing up shop at home to shortly return. If you find your home away from home to be not quite homey enough, there are some easy tips to set things … Continue reading →

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Mental health and college students

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Angela Kovalyak

December can be a time of overwhelming stress, depression or anxiety, especially for college students. Maybe you are stressed out about your final exams. Perhaps you feel sad because of the gloomy, dreary winter days. Possibly the looming holidays cause … Continue reading →

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How to handle the stress of college life and living with roommates

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Bessie Gergely

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 →

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College life: Can I keep a pet in the college dorms?

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Lorraine Savage

“It’s been a while since I left home and I miss my cat.” “My dog must really miss me and wonder where I am.” You might be asking, “Can I keep a pet in the college dorms?” Some schools have … Continue reading →

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Dealing with confrontation: Intimidating professors, troublesome roommates

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Brainiac

Each new semester brings new academic and personal relationships and, unfortunately, not all of them can be a perfect match. It’s inevitable that we’ll be thrown into situations of confrontation throughout our college careers, but learning effective ways to deal … Continue reading →

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College roommate trouble: How to know and what to do if you’ve chosen the wrong roommate

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Brainiac

High school and your parents are in the rearview mirror — life is good, right? Well, that may depend on who turns out to be sharing your dorm room. Finding a college roommate that you mesh with can be harder … Continue reading →

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