If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving at college, you’ve probably got some mixed feelings. Skipping the trip home means you’ll save money, have more time to study, and avoid those awkward political conversations with extended family. But ...
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The whiplash students may experience when transitioning into college can largely be attributed to the newfound independence of living on their own for the first time. Having your own space is an exciting experience, but it can also be ...
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Boundaries. At first, that word can be intimidating, but boundaries aren’t in any way negative — they are quite necessary. Boundaries are required for healthy relationships, school-work-life balance, and a healthy you. This is contrary to ...
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Hey, it’s almost Valentine’s Day! This Hallmark holiday comes with just the right amount of chocolate but a weird amount of stress — although, since it may have originated from the beheading of a saint, maybe we shouldn’t be surprised.. We ...
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There’s nothing like a break in between semesters to help you reset. You can take the time to rest and spend time with family and friends free of worry about an 11:59 p.m. deadline. It’s your time to hibernate. It can, however, be ...
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By nature, humans are social beings, with a desire for companionship built into each and every one of us. We need friendship and studies show that those friends help keep us healthy. In college, the connections you make are just as ...
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Before we dive into these life lessons, let’s take a pop quiz: Do you ever feel like you’re navigating wild, uncharted waters? Do you long for freedom from the life you’ve always known? Do you want to be where the [cool] people are? Have ...
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Put on your favorite football jersey and bake yourself some shortbread: tonight is the season finale of “Ted Lasso.” (And it might also be the last episode ever, but we’re too busy shouting WE’RE RICHMOND TILL WE DIE to listen to this ...
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You already know “The Last of Us” is good TV. (We honestly don't know what we’ll do without Joel and Ellie until next season.) But did you know this show also offers life lessons for college students? Yes, we are totally giving you an ...
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Like many high school seniors, you’re on the cusp of making one of the biggest decisions of your life — where you’ll choose to go to college. Choosing where you’ll spend the next four years of your life is something you’ve likely spent the ...
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