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
A Guide to College Move In Part Three
Are you curious about how to ace college move in? You're in the right place! Check out part one here, and part two here so you can be a true move in superstar! So, you know how to get ready for move in, what to pack, and what to leave at home. Now all you need is to learn how to be a star on move in day! Not only have I moved multiple times in my life (including into a dorm twice), I also work as a welcome week leader, which means I help move in freshman every year and welcome them to the University! Here is a step-by-step process to make your move in day smooth and relatively stress free! Step 0: Get your move in information Your college will likely send you a packet of move in
A Guide to College Move In Part Two
Hey! Are you curious about what to do for college move in? Well, you've come to the right place, because this is part two of my three part series focused on preparing you for college move in day. Part one focused on basic guidelines and advice when preparing/shopping for move in, and you can find it here. The next part is focused on college move in day itself - you can find that post here. Today I'm going to tell you exactly what you should pack for school, and what you'll probably want to leave behind. *NOTE: If you click on a link and end up buying anything from amazon I will receive a small affiliate fee! I only recommend products that I truly believe will help you!* Clothing You
A Guide to College Move In Part One
Hey guys! As the summer goes on, you're going to begin thinking about move in day. In this three part series, I am going to go over how to get ready for move in, what you need to pack, what you need to leave at home, and how to be a star on move in day! You're at part one, but you can find part two here, and part three here! When I was preparing for college, I searched pinterest for lists of what I should pack. What I didn't realize was a lot of those lists are trying to sell you something (gasp) and they often recommend things you don't really need. Half the time they are written by people who aren't even in college. Here is what you really need to do to prepare for college move in
8 Things to Do The Summer Before College
So you graduated high school. Now what? College is 3 months away, and it's your job to make this summer amazing while also preparing for college! This list of 8 things to do the summer before college will get you on the right path! Get a part-time job! When college starts, you're going to want spending money, for late night froyo, lots of coffee, and movies. (Not to mention textbooks are pricy!) If you need it, work a full time job - I did, because I pay for all of my own schooling. But if you can, try to leave some time free. You won't want to spend possibly the last summer in your hometown working the entire time! Find your roommate and start getting to know each other! It will
