Traveling abroad can be fun, exciting and really open your eyes to a “whole new world” so to speak. But, you want to make sure you really prepare and travel safely. It’s hard not to let the excitement get in the way of taking the safety steps you need to before traveling. Follow our favorite three
Graduation can be a very crazy time. You’ve been watching your child grow each year but probably thought this was a long and far off. From Preschool all the way to their senior year of college, time has probably felt like it has flown by. Your child is getting ready for their next chapter, but
Feeling blue? It is proven that nice weather can help keep people happy. Now that spring is rolling in, it seems that that old man winter didn’t get the memo. Regardless of the temperature outside, there are things you can do to simulate the sweet touch of spring in your dorm room. Here are 3 ways to
Some people are hard to shop for. Don’t stress yourself out looking for the perfect gift. Here are three things your student actually wants for their birthday. Smart watch: Today’s generation of college kids love new technology. Recently, one of the most talked about items on the market is the smart watch, a new, wearable form
The last thing you want to worry about as a new college student is unnecessary stress. Most universities encourage new students to take compatibility quizzes in the hopes they will be matched with a roommate who is a good fit for them. Regardless of these matchmaking attempts, not everyone gets along swimmingly. This is where
It might seem easy to succumb to the pity-party of loneliness if you don’t have a date on Valentine’s day. Fight that feeling with these suggestions for all the single people out there on February 14th: 1) Spa Day – Valentines day is probably the most commercial holiday out there. A day where Hallmark can cash in
School: Scottsdale Community College Mascot: Artie the Fighting Artichoke The Story: SCC spent tons of money on their sports teams and supposedly ignored other necessities so when students got the chance to vote on a new mascot, they came up with “The Fighting Artichokes,” with pink and white as their school colors. Although the school’s
You’ll find that getting to know your college professor and establishing some sort of relationship can make your life WAY easier. This is especially important if you are in a large lecture hall. Gone are the days of small classes where the teacher can divide their attention between you and your classmates. Now, you are sharing
Everyone needs a break once in a while, especially during college when you’re studying all the time. The toughest part about winter break is that it’s just enough time off to get you in vacation mode, which can be a very difficult mindset to break. Spring is equated with new beginnings, so give yourself a
“Never drink and drive” is a phrase that we have all heard throughout our lives and it has been engrained in our brain since before we even got our licenses. This New Year’s Eve is no different then all of the others. It’s always smart to have the number of a friend or family member