It would not be wise to tell you how to weasel more money out of your mother and father. Chances are your parents are already paying for your education! They probably don’t have a lot of extra money to go around. (more…)
Archive for August, 2008
Tips for spending money at school
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008Dealing with Homesickness at College
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008If you anticipate some homesickness, you are going to be more prepared for the feelings that may overwhelm you during the first month or two of college life. Remember that you are adjusting to a new home, a new roommate, new classes and a new routine. Be patient with yourself. Resist the idea that you have to go home every weekend, but be kind enough to yourself to allow a trip or two to take the edge off your feelings of isolation and loneliness. (more…)
Doing Laundry in College
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008Do the basics of laundry elude you? Are you sorry you weren’t paying attention when mom tried to teach you how to sort your clothes and how much detergent to use? You will be after your tidy whities turn pink for the first time and the guys in the common bathroom laugh you out the door. Don’t worry. Laundry really isn’t so hard. (more…)
Picking the Perfect College Roommate
Friday, August 22nd, 2008If you are lucky enough to have a friend who is going to the same school, you may have a built-in roommate. For the rest of you college students, the idea of rooming with a complete stranger is probably a little overwhelming. Today’s colleges and universities have gotten wiser about managing this process and they will usually (more…)
Stress Management How to Relax
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008If you are under a lot of stress at school, you are not alone! Still, you may FEEL alone in trying to handle that stress and find ways to relax and adjust to the pressures of college life. Be sure you are eating right (healthy diet) and getting enough. Exercise can help you relieve stress and make it easier to relax. You can also consider yoga, meditation and other ways to relax. (more…)
Cooking in the Dorm
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008Whether you are just sick and tired of cafeteria food, studying for an exam, or you just feel like having a snack, it is nice to be able to cook a little something in your dorm room on occasion. If you want to consider this option, you first need to check with the Office of Residential Life or your Residence Advisor (RA) to understand whether you can keep a hot plate or microwave in your room, or if there is a regular stove in the lounge of your dorm. Do not bring in any forbidden items, because if you start a fire, you may be held responsible. (more…)
College Romance Dating On Campus
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
If this is your first year in college, you may be suffering from uncertainty and homesickness. If you left behind a high school romance, you may also long for the companionship and intimacy of a relationship. College dating can be thorny, especially because you are still trying to find your footing. If you can resist getting serious about anyone until you feel secure and confident in your new life, you are less likely to grab onto a relationship just to satisfy your need for closeness. Sure! Date, have fun and meet new people, but try not to get serious with anyone right away. Keep your options and your environment open until your head stops spinning. You will be much happier with the outcome. (more…)
Dealing with Depression in College
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
WOW! There is a lot to handle during your first year in school and even as your college career progresses. You have to adjust to being away from home, new independence, stress from classes, maybe new romance or a broken heart, and all of that while trying to maintain your grades. It is natural and normal to go through a transition and an adjustment period when you first start college or even throughout college when you are under a lot of stress. (more…)
Managing Your Money in College
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008You may have had a part-time job in high school and you may feel you can manage your finances, but when you get to college, there will be a lot of new places to spend money and a lot of temptation. If you are like most college students, your spending money is limited and you have to use it wisely. If you don’t believe that your bills can add up quickly, consider that the average undergraduate student has four credit cards and over two thousand dollars in debt. (more…)
Finding and Joining College Clubs
Thursday, August 7th, 2008No matter what your interests, there are always clubs on campus you can join and while this may not seem like something you need, as a freshman, it is a great way to meet people with the same interests and broaden your horizons beyond your dorm room. (more…)