Print off your Rec Center’s Schedule at the beginning of the semester and post it on your bulletin board. Make sure you look at it & USE IT! Although they may use colorful fonts and clip art of little cartoon people with massive muscles; It’s not just for decoration! Exercise not only keeps you in shape, but it is a great stress reliever and a healthy way to rev up your energy in the midst of some intense studying.

Don’t forget about the weight room. As fabulous as running...

A.You are a seasoned college student at (Insert Chosen University here) and you strut to class about 5 minutes before the hour, knowing exactly where you are headed. Upon arriving to class, you talk with a few friends from last year, discuss the pros and cons of the professor and take a seat next to those old former faces.

B.You are a freshman or transfer student to (Insert Chosen University here) and you leave for class about 30 minutes early. You are as lost as can be (the crumbled...

I found this great website that sells intriguing items for college bound students (or just really crammed home owners). While many of the items are overpriced, it still sparks some ideas for your “What to Bring” list! Some of the items that I considered purchasing are…

Campus Containers- Jars O Food:These look great for taking oatmeal, trail mix, veggies/dip, fruit, yogurt, etc on the go. Not to mention that they are insulated and microwave safe.

Cereal on the Go:...

Moving into your college dorm room or apartment can be a stressful event, even if it is your second or third time of hauling all of your stuff around! I recently stumbled upon this helpful checklist on Bed, Bath & Beyond’s website (The Container Store also has a checklist). While not everything is completely necessary (do you honestly need a cap organizer, a night light and a vanity mirror?), it does spark ideas in your mind of things that you may have forgotten about. Like ear plugs….if you are...

School, Summer or a combination of the two, drinking lots of water is a must! It prevents you from shoveling immense amounts of chips and popcorn into your mouth when you get bored and are trying to focus, it keeps your skin looking great (listen up girls!), it helps to regulate your body temperature and keeps your cells functioning correctly. So how, exactly, should we get our water fix?

Well, during my first year of college, I lived on the 9th floor and my parking lot...