In my freshman year of college, I began to understand the true disadvantage my fears had imposed on me. College is the time of your life to step out of your comfort zone, and I knew that. I knew that I wanted to grow and thrive in my classes and projects, but my limiting habits in high school had made that desire seem daunting and hard to attain. When I found it hard to speak in my mandatory seminar classes, I knew change was necessary.

On a day-to-day basis, college can be extremely stressful, overwhelming, and tiring. Oftentimes, it feels like there’s nowhere to recharge and unwind, which can be very frustrating. Now that I’m a junior, I can confidently say I’ve nailed making my dorm room feel as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your college experience and make your space feel like home! 

These 10 bags for under $100 will make you the campus it girl.

Throughout the arguably most transformative years of your life, it is crucial to stay on top of your tasks, commitments, and responsibilities to be the best version of yourself. Here are a couple of tips to set yourself up for success for this upcoming school year!

So, it finally happened. The lease has been signed, the hunt on FaceBook Marketplace is (almost) complete, and the new roommate group chat is in full swing for this upcoming semester. Girls, this is cause for a huge celebration. Take it from someone who knows, living with your besties will be just as exciting– if not more– than you are already anticipating it to be. 

Forget the fairy lights and cute planners - these are the real lifesavers. From hallway towel dramas to mystery fluff on your clothes, here are 5 things that got me through first year (that no one warned me about).