Work Hard, Play Hard: How to Balance Your College Social Life and Your School Work
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Work Hard, Play Hard: How to Balance Your College Social Life and Your School Work

Balancing Your Social Life and School Life in College  Starting college is so exciting. Whether you're still a few months...

Embracing Where You Came From While Celebrating Where You're Going
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Embracing Where You Came From While Celebrating Where You're Going

Hey Dormie fam! 🥳 One of the most exciting parts of college is getting the chance to start somewhere new....

Dorm Room Essentials Every College Freshman Needs
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Dorm Room Essentials Every College Freshman Needs

⚡️Let's Get Serious for a Sec  When you're shopping for college, it's easy to get distracted by the fun stuff......

Personalized Dorm Room Accessories That Turn a Shared Space Into Your Space
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Personalized Dorm Room Accessories That Turn a Shared Space Into Your Space

There’s just something about personalized pieces that make a dorm room feel a little more comforting right away.  When you...

Worried About Not Having Spring Break Plans? Here's Why That's Okay
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Worried About Not Having Spring Break Plans? Here's Why That's Okay

Worried About Not Having Spring Break Plans? Here's Why That's Okay Spring break season brings a wave of travel posts,...

Worried About Losing Friends After High School? Here’s What Really Happens
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Worried About Losing Friends After High School? Here’s What Really Happens

Senior year is full of milestones — college acceptances, decisions, goodbyes — and a quiet fear many students don’t say...

What to Do If You Don’t Get Into Your Dream School Early Action
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What to Do If You Don’t Get Into Your Dream School Early Action

If you didn’t get into your dream school early action — or you opened a waitlist or deferral letter instead...

"I’m Nervous About Balancing Friendships and Schoolwork During Second Semester"
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"I’m Nervous About Balancing Friendships and Schoolwork During Second Semester"

Second semester has a way of sneaking up on you. Classes feel harder. Deadlines feel closer together. And suddenly, your...

Why You Miss Your College Friends During Winter Break (And How to Feel Better About It)
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Why You Miss Your College Friends During Winter Break (And How to Feel Better About It)

Winter break comes with a strange mix of comfort and disconnection. You’re home, you’re resting, you’re back in a familiar...

Not Happy at College After Your First Semester? Here’s What to Do.
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Not Happy at College After Your First Semester? Here’s What to Do.

If you’ve reached the end of your first semester and still don’t feel settled, happy, or “at home” at school,...

Dreading Going Home for Winter Break? You’re Not Alone.
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Dreading Going Home for Winter Break? You’re Not Alone.

Winter break is supposed to feel cozy — hot chocolate, movies, time off, and finally sleeping in your own bed...

What to Do If You Don’t Do Well on Finals: A Supportive Guide for College Students
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What to Do If You Don’t Do Well on Finals: A Supportive Guide for College Students

The end of the semester can feel like a lot. Suddenly everything you’ve learned for months is supposed to show...

Home for Winter Break? Here’s How to Handle Seeing Your Ex
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Home for Winter Break? Here’s How to Handle Seeing Your Ex

Going home for the holidays can be a mix of cozy and chaotic — familiar streets, your favorite coffee spot,...

Feeling Weird in Your Body After Starting College? Here’s Why It’s Normal
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Feeling Weird in Your Body After Starting College? Here’s Why It’s Normal

College changes a lot more than your zip code. Your schedule, your sleep, your stress, your food—all of it shifts...

Struggling with Grades in College? Here’s How to Get Back on Track
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Struggling with Grades in College? Here’s How to Get Back on Track

Even the most motivated students hit a wall sometimes. College classes are harder, expectations are higher, and suddenly your old...

Dear Dormie: How Do I Balance Everything Without Burning Out?
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Dear Dormie: How Do I Balance Everything Without Burning Out?

College can feel like a juggling act—classes, clubs, part-time jobs, social life, and somehow still finding time to eat, sleep,...

Dear Dormie: My Roommate Said They Were Clean… But They’re Actually Super Messy
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Dear Dormie: My Roommate Said They Were Clean… But They’re Actually Super Messy

Roommates are a huge part of dorm life—and sometimes, reality doesn’t quite match the expectation. One student wrote in with...

Dear Dormie: Did I Pick the Wrong Sorority?
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Dear Dormie: Did I Pick the Wrong Sorority?

Sorority recruitment is a whirlwind: long days, emotional decisions, and lots of pressure to “find your home.” But what happens...