Freshmen

10 Things I Wish Someone Taught Me Before Going To College

I was the type of person who flew into college just wanting to escape high…

Living in a dorm can be more costly than you'd think; but the good news is, there are many simple ways to save money by making your own DIY dorm room items!
5 DIY Dorm Room Items

Living in a college dorm can be more costly than you would think. Constantly paying…

10 Tips For Surviving College As An Introvert

Surviving college is a hard enough; when you add in surviving college as an introvert, the…

9 Tips For Your First Time Without A Meal Plan

Going from having several already prepared options in the dining hall, to a fridge full…

20 Things All High School Athletes Turned College NARPs Understand

There’s nothing quite like abandoning a sport you’ve played your entire life. This feeling; this…

10 Things Freshman Year Taught Me

1. Clean out your fridge. If you’re like me, you will end up keeping a…

The 5 Stages Of Senior Year’s Emotional Roller Coaster

Kindergarten to Junior year is just the long line before you actually climb aboard the…

The Pros And Cons Of Taking A Gap Year

For some people, going to college right after high school graduation does not sound ideal,…

5 Reasons To Avoid Senioritis In High School

1. No one likes a slacker. Even if you don’t end up going to college, you…

20 Things Every Northern Illinois University Freshman Should Know

Welcome to Northern Illinois University! If you’re reading this, more than likely you’re a new/prospective…