Blog Theme Design tutorial Preview: Finally I have managed to put my self together and create another blog template tutorial! sorry to all those who were counting on it before,i just didn't have the time for it but anyway here it is. so enjoy! Rose Floral Comforter top pinned items in stocking stuffers guests who bought this Tangle Teezer® Original Professional Detangling Hairbrush - Tangerine also viewed $2.69 to $3.49 Freshman Necessities: My Top 4 College Wardrobe Staples Photo Credit When I was going into freshman year, I was bombarded with all kinds of lists. Lists of which textbooks I would need to buy, lists of what to get for my dorm, lists of forms to fill out — it was endless. Even though it meant a lot of work for me, I still enjoyed poring over these lists, because every time I did, my anticipation of college grew and grew.
How to Shop for Dorm Room Bedding Photo Credit By now, if you’ve been following our latest dorm room series, you’ve learned how to organize your room around a color scheme and create a dorm room layout. These are important basic steps for creating your dream dorm, but so far they’ve centered around visualization – and now it’s time to get to the fun part: shopping! How to Organize Your Dorm Room Study Space Photo Credit I’m pretty sure we can all agree that buying school supplies is very near the top on the list of Life’s Greatest Little Pleasures. Remember getting our supply lists in elementary school and begging Mom and Dad to take us to the local office supply store? Even now, when I walk through an OfficeMax or Staples, I get thoroughly overexcited about the neatly packaged rows of pens, notebooks, and protractors. “Not that I’ve needed a protractor since I was eleven – but don’t they look nice, all clean and unscratched in their packets?” – Becky Bloomwood, Confessions of a Shopaholic
The Freshman Experience: Tips & Tricks for Meeting the Roommate Credit: iStockPhoto.com Editor’s note: This is part three in our series, “The Freshman Experience”, where our very own incoming freshman Sarah has been documenting her experiences navigating her freshman year at Northeastern University in style. In case you missed them, see The Freshman Experience: 8 Week Countdown, and The Freshman Experience: College Orientation. As the school year approaches, incoming freshman are beginning to receive super exciting news: housing and roommate information. At Northeastern, we were fortunate to get our housing info in June, but most schools wait until late July or early August to release this information.
The Freshman Experience: College Orientation Editor’s note: This is part two in our series, “The Freshman Experience”, where our very own incoming freshman Sarah has been documenting her experiences navigating her freshman year at Northeastern University in style. In case you missed the first post, see The Freshman Experience: 8 Week Countdown. Northeastern University This past weekend, I passed my first of many freshman year milestones: orientation. My excitement had been building for weeks leading up to our trip to Boston: I couldn’t wait to register for classes, finally meet my roommate, make new friends, and see the campus! Now that I’m back, let me tell you one thing about my orientation experience: it was FABULOUS.
How to Organize Your Dorm Room Around a Color Scheme Photo credit If you’re like me, the very first thing you thought of after mailing your college enrollment deposit was, “I can’t wait to decorate my dorm room!” Never mind the more pressing concerns of choosing a major or signing up for the best classes, the prospect of designing a personal living space for the first time was enough to get me thinking ceaselessly about color palettes and fitted sheets. After all, real life does begin when you wave goodbye to your parents, and what better way to start afresh than with a new room? Over the weeks ahead, I’ll be sharing some tips on how to creatively and inexpensively turn a standard-issue dorm room into a welcoming environment you can truly call home–one that reflects your unique personality, but also isn’t devoid of practicality or efficiency.
The Freshman Experience: 5 Dorm Room Shopping Tips Editor’s note: This is part four in our series, “The Freshman Experience”, where our very own incoming freshman Sarah has been documenting her experiences navigating her freshman year at Northeastern University in style. In case you missed them, see The Freshman Experience: 8 Week Countdown, The Freshman Experience: College Orientation, and The Freshman Experience: Tips & Tricks for Meeting the Roommate. Photo Credit Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a procrastinator.
Closet Makeovers Series Part 2: Closet Organization my closet! (that I share with another girl) For part two of the Closet Makeovers Series, let’s talk about closet organization. First things first, I wanted write a little followup to my last post on cleaning out your closet. While my article advocated getting rid of clothes you never wear, in these tough economic times, that’s not always feasible. So instead of throwing away everything that’s in rough shape, try setting a goal number of things to part with.
3 Essential Tips for Successfully Packing for College Photo Credit With summer vacay still in full swing for many of us, it’s hard not to feel like you have ages until you head to campus. But in reality, back-to-school will be here before you know it, and preparing ahead of time will make the whole process much easier. Whether you’re heading back to college again as an upperclassmen, or taking the plunge for the first time as an incoming freshman, packing for college is certainly a daunting process. Fortunately, we’re here to help with some tips to get you back on campus stress-free and certain that you have all your essentials in tow. Here are three tips for successfully packing for college:
Packing Shortcuts: 6 Tips for Bringing Your Stuff to College Photo Credit It’s that time of year again… time to pack up and head back to school – which means it’s time to get all of the stuff from your closet into your car. Over the past few weeks, I have found that there are all kinds of lists that help you decide what to take to college, but its a lot harder to find tips on how to get it all there! As I prepare to head back for my senior year, I’d like to share some packing tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way to make your move to college easier and give you more time to focus on making new friends or reconnecting with old ones your first few days back on campus. (For more tips on packing, see our post, 3 Essential Tips for Successfully Packing for College.) 1. Dorm 101: Must-Haves for Dorm Room Organization College will teach you many life lessons, but the first one I learned my freshman year was this: dorm rooms are small. My first year at Flagler, I shared a dorm with three other girls and quickly learned how valuable every square inch of space could be. I also discovered that the key to having more space is to be organized. Now that my senior year has rolled around, I thought I’d share with you some of the best dorm organization items out there, in order to help you to utilize those precious square inches and enjoy every bit of small-space living.