How to Start Planning for Spring Break
December 26, 2010 by Kaleigh - University of Western OntarioLearn how to plan your spring break vacation. Tips include booking hotels, getting friends to commit, budgeting for spring break.
Top 10 Best College Theme Party Ideas
November 27, 2010 by Kaleigh - University of Western OntarioNeed an idea for a college party theme? Look no further than our list of favorites.
3 Steps to Achieving Balance as a College Student
November 7, 2010 by Kaleigh - University of Western OntarioDuring the time I’ve been writing for CF, I’ve covered numerous topics relating to college life. Throughout these posts, I’ve done my best to give you tips on everything from saving money, to studying, to partying. But through it all, I’ve emphasized one overriding...
3 Keys to Getting in Good with Your Professors
October 3, 2010 by Kaleigh - University of Western OntarioIt may not seem important to you now, especially if you’re in your first year of college, but down the line when you’re applying for jobs or, especially, graduate school, you’re going to rely on the relationships you’ve built with your professors. If you...
3 Tips for Dealing with Homesickness in College
September 26, 2010 by Kaleigh - University of Western OntarioPhoto Credit Although first-year college girls are slightly more susceptible to the dreaded homesickness bug, it can affect you during any point in your college career. Whether you miss your boyfriend, BFF, Mom’s cooking, or all of the above, here are a few tips...
12 Easy Ways to Save Money on College Essentials
September 5, 2010 by Kaleigh - University of Western OntarioPhoto Credit Here at CF, we’ve talked a lot about budgeting your money and calculating your splurges. Unfortunately, spending on essential items often interferes with spending on clothes, beauty products, and even going out with your friends. Fortunately, it’s not impossible to get your...
Readjusting to College Life – 3 Tips for Upperclassmen
August 22, 2010 by Kaleigh - University of Western OntarioPhoto Credit Last week, I wrote about how to adjust to college life, with tips for incoming freshmen. Now, while us upperclassmen may know what to expect once we get back to school, we have our own preparations to make in order to transition...
How to Adjust to College Life: 4 Tips for Incoming Freshmen
August 14, 2010 by Kaleigh - University of Western OntarioPhoto Credit Going away to college for the first time is both exciting and scary, so it helps to have an idea of what to expect before you head off to school. I’m heading into my fourth year of university this fall, but I...
3 Essential Tips for Successfully Packing for College
August 8, 2010 by Kaleigh - University of Western OntarioPhoto 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...