When you think of finals week, fashion probably isn’t the first thing to come to mind, but what you wear is definitely an integral part of one of the most stressful weeks of the year. Though there’s no real obligation to change out of your pajamas for your tests or studying in the library, do […]
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5 Ways to Take a Break from Finals
Hooray for finals season!—said no one ever. It’s crunch time for classes which means due dates on due dates on due dates. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by those heavy workloads, but don’t fret, dear reader, I am here to help. Here are five ways to de-stress and take a break from the […]
Here Are All The Ways You’re Sleeping Wrong
After a long day, there’s nothing better than coming home and having your bed call to you for a great night of sleep. Tucked underneath our cozy blankets with our head cushioned by our soft pillow, sleep is definitely on every college student’s list of favorite things to do. But even if you love hitting […]
How to De-Stress After the Election
The results are in: Donald Trump is our president for the next four years. It’s clear that a wave of panic has swept our country based on the protests and marches going on in cities across the United States. It’s been ten days since the election and our Facebook feeds still seem to reference Donald […]
5 Ways to Stay On Track While Shopping On a Budget
It’s hard out here for a college student. Whether it’s because we’re paying for our tuition, books, or even just food, we always seem to be broke! Things like shopping become either obsolete or regretful occasions because the money we just spent on those too-cute booties from Aldo definitely should’ve been used on a bill […]
5 Study Break Stretches to Help You Reboot
After hours of sitting scrunched up in front of your laptop, it’s likely that you’ll start to feel an ache here or there. Sitting for long periods of time could negatively impact your health, including straining the lower back. These five simple—and totally library appropriate—static stretches can help you relax, reboot, and ready yourself for […]
3 Signs the Stress is Getting to You
With midterms in full swing and work piling up on your desk, your stress level is likely increasing as well. School is stressful for most people and because it seems so common, we often dismiss it as a norm of being a college student. However, mental and emotional stress can impact the body in many different […]
Fitness Friday: Heat vs. Ice, A Guide to Aches and Injury Care
When it’s impossible to get out of bed because of all those pushups you did at the gym, it’s easy to head straight for the ice pack. A common misconception, applying ice to all injuries is overused and not always effective, and heating is often the way to go for certain injuries. But which ones? […]
The Most Important Things I’ve Learned in My First Month of Freshmen Year
It seems like just yesterday I was buying bedding and pencils and worrying about leaping into college life. Six weeks later, it’s safe to say I’m basically an expert. I mean, I’ve survived the worst part of freshmen year: adjusting. Can someone give me an award or something? Here’s my sage advice for other college […]
Fitness Friday: 5 Ways to Make Time for Fitness
With professors starting to load on the homework and clubs and friends becoming a priority, making time to take care of your body might be the last thing on your mind. No time for the gym? No problem. These five simple changes can help fit your body’s fitness into your daily schedule. 1. Walk Everywhere Taking […]