Hey lovelies! The night before my first college class, I was so nervous and I had no idea what to expect. College classes are totally different from high school classes, so you have to be prepare for them differently. Welcome week can sometimes feel like an awesome vacation away from responsibilities and your parents, but you have to use that time to get ready for the semester ahead! Check out my post about welcome week if you're not sure what to expect! The first thing you need to do is check your school's website! At my university, we use a system called blackboard, and most professors will post their syllabus for the class before the semester even starts! Check whatever site your
How to Make Lasting College Friendships
In my previous post about college orientation, I mentioned that it's pretty rare for the friends you make during orientation to last once the school year starts! At my high school, I had a solid group of friends that had been together since elementary school, and I hadn't really had to put effort into making friends for many years. So, when I went to college out of state where I knew no one, I was incredibly nervous about making friends. Being honest, it took me a while to find lasting friends (check out why in my post about mistakes I made freshman year), so I'm writing this post to help all of you be able to find lasting friends much faster. Join clubs! This is the number one reason that
7 Mistakes I Made Freshman Year (& How to Avoid Them)
I have yet to meet a single person that looks back on their freshman year of college and says "yup... I did that perfectly." Including me. There are many things I regret about my freshman year, but these are the ones that I most regret. Check them out so you can avoid making them same mistakes I did! I was closed off. I've mentioned in previous posts the importance of the first few weeks in making friends with the people that live around you, and I absolutely failed in that respect. My roommate didn't like having out door open, so while everyone else was chatting and hanging out, I was watching netflix alone in my room. I was the hermit of the hall, and by the time I realized it, it was
Versatile Blogger Award
Hello lovelies! Today I was nominated for the Versatile Blogger award by a good blog friend, adjusting to adulthood! This is an award focused on bloggers that are still working to grow their followers, and it was lovely to be recognized by another blogger! Following the rules of the award, I have to share 7 things about myself, so here goes! I have 3 sisters and two nieces (a third on the way)! My step-dad is a little bit outnumbered when we all come home haha! I started college as a journalism major but switched to social studies education within a month. I currently work as a hostess at Olive Garden My boyfriend Aaron, is 10 years older than me, which is only ever a problem
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Cheap Textbooks
If you know anything about college textbooks, you probably know that they're expensive. College is expensive on its own, and having to buy pricey textbooks adds even more pressure! I pay for all of my own education, through scholarships, loans, and my own savings - so I don't want to drop hundreds of dollars every semester on textbooks. I'm also in a major that requires a lot of reading. My first semester, I bought or rented all my books through my college bookstore. Huge mistake. It was ridiculously expensive. Fortunately I've learned since then, and in the past few years I've found some tricks for saving money when it comes to textbooks. Finding What Textbooks You Need When you schedule
8 Things to Let Go Of After High School
High school is over, and it's time to let go of some bad habits that you have developed in high school. College is a time to start anew, so use this summer to help clean up your life, end old habits, and get ready to put your best face forward! If you want to read even more things to let go of after high school, you can find them here! Fake friends When you see someone every day, it's easy to pretend you are friends. Even with people you don't really care about. However, once you walk across that stage, it's likely you won't see each other again. Don't try to hold onto bad friendships. Instead, focus on your true friends and work to maintain those relationships in college. Related: Ways
