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November 23, 2012

The Laundry List!

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Serena Piper Blogger Biography

 

 

 

 

Do you hate doing laundry? Then I promise reading this won’t be a waste of three minutes.

We all have things we don’t like about college. Waking up early, group projects, the struggle to find parking on campus… and laundry. It can seem like a big chore, especially if you have a lot piled up in the corner of your room, or you just lack the will to do it in general. There are some things I’ve learned from this tedious task that might set your mind at ease and make it a little easier for you to take care of it. Some are basic rules and others are handy lessons.

Pile of Female Clothes and Laundry

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1. If you wash your clothes with something red, something will turn pink! Most people know this, but I have still either seen some people who have no clue about the power of red or just slip up and curse themselves later. Write a note on the washer, put your red clothes in a separate pile. Whatever you do, don’t mix!

2. You don’t really have to separate darks from lights. Unless you’re paranoid about your white clothes staying their brightest white, you’ll save so much time if you just put everything in the washer together.

3. A little soap goes a long way. You know how those Tide commercials show the person filling up the little plastic cup with a certain amount of soap? I’ve found that it doesn’t really matter how much you put in; as long as you put at least a ¼ of a cup in (especially if it’s liquid), you’re good to go.

4. Assume everything will shrink. Unless the tag is marked “pre-shrunk” (and even then it will probably still shrink), everything has a tendency to shrink in the dryer. Air dry some things to be extra careful!

5. You don’t even really have to fold stuff! At least not right away. Feel free to just shove it in your laundry bag and leave it sitting for a couple hours. After you’ve hung up your shirts in the closet, they’ll shake out most wrinkles anyway.

Pile of Sorted and Folded Male Clothes and Laundry

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If you really find it hard to get yourself to actually start a load, try rewarding yourself.

Happy Washing!

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November 14, 2012

Top 10 Tips To Ace That Test!

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Angelina Bossone Blogger Biography

 

 

 

 

Tests, exams, and quizzes – oh my! These can all be very stressful for students and have a big impact on our overall class grade. If you are not a good test-taker, no worries! I have ten things that will make sure you ace that next test, exam, or quiz that comes your way!

College Bubble Exam Test

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Top 10 Tips To Ace That Test!

1. Do Not Wait! Every second counts – start preparing and studying now!

2. Ask Questions! If you don’t understand something now you won’t magically “get it” for your test either. Don’t be afraid to ask classmates or your professor a question.

3. Make A Study Group! Collaborating together will allow you all to understand better by talking it out and seeing how well everyone else is grasping the material.

4. Meet With Your Professor! It’s their job to teach material, but it’s your job to make sure you understand it. See them for clarification. Plus they will know you are putting in an effort.

5. Do Your Homework! If you aren’t doing the reading, going to class, taking notes, or doing assignments then you will be losing out on the material needed to pass your test.

6. Study Guides Are Key! If one isn’t given for you, make your own. Go through every reading, lecture, quiz, and homework to make a study guide. This should be your new best friend.

7. Study In Segments! If you cram all at once, chances are you will forget most of it. This allows you to soak the material in and go at a nice pace.

8. Stick To Your Strength! Know what works best for you, everyone studies differently (notecards, highlights, re-reading, writing, etc.) and at different times of the day (morning, afternoon, or night).

9. Get Your Rest! Staying up late will only create more issues on exam day and not allow you the concentration or memory you will need.

10. Fuel Your Fire! Eat (healthy) before your test to fill your tummy and fuel your brain. You can’t think on an empty stomach.

A grade on college exam test

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Now you’re ready – go study, tackle this list! As long as your mindset is positive that you are capable of doing well, then that is half the battle! Good luck!

What do you do to prepare for a college exam? Leave a comment below!

And here is my video version of this blog:

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November 1, 2012

Life Hands You Lemons: 5 Steps to Success

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Blogger Biography Kelsey Bradshaw

 

 

 

 

Every college student has those days where life not only gives you only lemons, but also gives you a good kick in the butt! You stress, you worry, you just don’t have enough time! Some of these days are just bad luck. However, managing these kinds of days is actually a lot easier than it seems.

1. Write

Sometimes, what stresses you out the most is just worrying about how many things you have to worry about. Take a moment and get them all out of your head and on to paper. Things written down tangibly in front of you seem a lot more manageable than easily-forgettable thoughts bouncing around in your head.

2. Perceive

If you have fifty things on your to-do list, it can be easier to just hide under the covers watching YouTube videos than actually trying to conquer your list. Do one small thing at a time to get started and perceive it that way to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

3. Plan

Sometimes, “too-many-lemons”days happen because we forgot about something like homework, or we put off something until something else is due and then it’s just a nightmare of lemons. To avoid this, keep yourself (and your deadlines) organized in a calendar. Whether it’s the one on your phone or an actual calendar, having reminders and set dates in front of you keeps you working on schedule.

4. Energize

Coffee, despite its wonderfully caffeinated properties, isn’t for everybody. But it is a great motivator when you’ve reached the end of your energy reserves and you need something to get you through the next three homework assignments. It doesn’t have to be coffee, but find something that puts a skip in your step, whether it’s a phone call to your mom, a snuggle with your significant other (or best friend, or teddy bear), or a stockpile of waffles.

5. Reward

Rewards are a great way to make anything fun. Get done with your reading? Buy a scarf online! Finish your to-do list? Fall asleep mindlessly watching cat videos! By making the completion of your task something to look forward to (and not just for the obvious reasons), you’ll fly through whatever you have to do.

Now, about those lemons…

When life hands you lemons wonder why life is handing you lemons in the first place cartoon quote

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October 26, 2012

Keep Those Seasonal Pounds Off!

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Megan Lehman Blogger Biography

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The colder months are coming, which usually means so do the extra seasonal pounds. Keeping off weight is almost as stressful as that huge calculus test that you have next week. Staying fit can consume a lot of your time and even money! Well, with a year and a half of college life under my belt, I have developed a few healthy tips and strategies to keep anyone fit, while saving some time and money!

The Gym

Gyms can be VERY expensive. Lucky for you though, almost every college has its own work out center that is offered for free to all its students (well, you DO pay for it in tuition costs – so take advantage of this since you’ve already paid for it). Jump on the treadmill with some notes or a book to study at the same time!

Girl and Guy Working Out at the Gym

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The Crock Pot

Not a big cook because you don’t have much time? Well a crock pot has found a solution to both problems! Take one day out of your week or weekend. Prepare and measure out all the ingredients that you’ll need for meals that you want to plan out for the week, label them, and stick them in the fridge.  Stick the ingredients in the crock pot in the morning while you are getting ready for school, let it cook throughout the day, and prepare to come home to a delicious and nutritious meal! Now that is going to save you some time and save your waistline.

Healthy Crock Pot Cooking in the Kitchen with Vegetables

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Cardio

This is an obvious step, but you would be surprised at how little you may actually think about this during the day. When you pull into the parking lot for your first class, you probably look for the closest spot so you do not have to walk to far right? Well stop! Pick the spot at the very back of the lot! You will get in an extra few minutes of cardio on your walk to the building! Try to avoid short cuts in your walk to and from class. Take the stairs. There are so many ways to grab a few extra minutes of cardio!

Male College Student Climbing Stairs in Dorm

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These are some tips to keep you moving and keep your waistline where it belongs!

You’ll thank me later!

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October 24, 2012

Your Goal Reminder!

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Bailey Buckingham Blogger Biography

 

 

 

 

Most of us start off our semester with a list of goals, or at least a certain mindset for tackling school. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, this goes on for a few weeks and then it fades away. After going to class for a few weeks, you start to feel like you’ve gotten back into your old routine. Sometimes a routine is good, but when you set new goals for yourself, your old cycle may not be helping.

I always start off the school year thinking that I’m going to study more, spend more time at school, and do my homework right away. We all hope for those things, and then life happens and a few weeks into the semester we can’t even remember what our goals were. After letting this happen to me a few times, I decided to do something about it.

Last spring I was fired up and ready to conquer my schedule and then found myself six weeks later not doing anything I said I would. Instead of shrugging it off, I took out a pen and paper and wrote down all of the goals I had for the semester. After that, I wrote everything on a poster board and hung it in my room. I sat back, and just stared at what I had written.

Every single day, I woke up to my words on the poster and it kept me determined and on track. That semester, I made the best grades I’ve ever had in my college career. It’s about six weeks into the semester now, and I’m here to remind you about your goals, whatever they may be. You can have a successful semester, and it’s not too late to get back on track!

Goal List Board

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Do what it takes for you to remind yourself everyday of your goals!

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