Whenever something big is happening in my life, my favorite thing to do is make a playlist! I make playlists for when I'm sad, in love, or things are changing. When I graduated high school, I made a playlist of songs relating to leaving/moving on, and listened to it pretty much non-stop. I even made a specific CD to listen to while I drove to school on move-in day (my parents were in a separate car) and listened to it 3 full times on the 4 hour drive. So, without further ado, here is a playlist of songs that make me have all the feels about graduation and moving away from home. Just FYI, I really listen to almost every type of music, so there is pop, rock, alternative, and country on this
10 Ways to Improve Yourself this Summer
Hey lovelies! For some, summer is a time to kick back by the pool and relax, while for others, summer is all about work! No matter what your plans are for the summer, there are easy ways to improve yourself (and your resume) this summer. While summer may seem like a break from all the stress of school, it's important not to completely slack off and fall behind your peers! Even if you haven't started college yet, you can still start working to build that resume and improve yourself! Volunteer! After high school, the volunteer hours you collected are wiped away. Scholarship and job committees don't care about what you did in high school! They only care about what you have done in your
Loss in College: How to Deal
Hello friends. This morning I lost one of the most influential women in my life, my grandmother. I originally wrote this post when my great grandmother passed away earlier this year, and I am updating it now with my most recent loss during this school year. These losses made me realize that a lot of college students go through some type of loss during their four years in college. It can be really tough to lose someone when you're trying to deal with classes and the stresses of college. Here are my tips for dealing with loss during your college years. The most important things to do is tell your professors as soon as possible. It isn't fun to type out those emails right after losing a
Tips for Maintaining a Long Distance Relationship in College
For many students, college can mean not only leaving your friends and family, but also leaving behind your significant other. Even a one hour drive can be a transition for a relationship that has never had to deal with separation before. A long distance relationship requires dedication and commitment from both parties, and sometimes the separation can be tough. When I first started college, I was single and had no intentions of meeting anyone, let alone dealing with a long distance relationship. For one semester, I enjoyed the new world of college, and then almost completely on accident fell in love. I met my boyfriend over winter break, and once I went back to school we were 5 ½ hours
How to Rock Your First Week of College Classes
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
