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What you actually NEED to take to College
At NC State University, students are required to live on campus their first year. I know whenever I was preparing to move I was overwhelmed with the amount of items I needed to purchase and the endless lists on Pinterest that may or may not have been created by someone who has actually lived on a college campus. Now that I have completed my first semester, I have a better idea of the thins I actually need. Some of these items may not be necessary in your Residence Hall or you may need items not listed, so make sure to check out what is included in the room and the…
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How to Study for College Exams
I have officially survived my first week of college exams! Woohoo! 1. You have to study all your subjects every day Okay, maybe not every day. It is unrealistic for anyone to expect college students to study for every class every day. What I mean by this is, do not get behind. Do not wait until a few days before the exam to start studying, especially if it is a cumulative exam. You do not want to get behind and realize two days before the test that you do not understand material from the first week of class and therefore cannot understand any of the following material. Although completely unrealistic,…
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Preppy Back to School Supplies
1. Jadelynn Brooke: This year Jadelynn Brooke came out with some ADORABLE backpacks and matching lunch boxes! There are three different patterns to choose from and I think I am going to get the striped one! Do not forget to use my code ONNCSU for 15% off! 2. Southern Girl Prep: Southern Girl Prep has several different folders, notebooks, pouches, and pencils that will brighten up the contents of your book bag and are perfect for any preppy girl! Use my code brightestofthebunch15off for 15% off! 3. Moscato and Monograms: The Etsy shop Moscato and Monograms has several different school necessities that are not just folders and notebooks such as…
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5 First Day of School Tips
If you read my post 5 Tips for Preparing for your First Day Back to High School!, then you are all prepared for the big day to come! But some of you may still be nervous about how the actual first day will go, which is why I am sharing these tips to help! 1. Stay off your Phone: Well all have had those teachers that could care less if your watching a movie on your phone all day and those that would kick you out if class if it lit up in your pocket. You never know what your teacher’s thoughts on cell phones are going to be, so…
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Back to School Outfits!
Hey y’all! The first day of school is right around the corner, so it is time to start thinking about what you will be wearing! Today I am continuing my Back to School series I started posting on the blog last week with 8 outfits perfect for school! This Jadelynn Brooke tee pairs perfectly with these Lilly Pulitzer callahans for a more casual but still adorable outfit! Jadelynn Brooke tees are honestly some of my favorites and if you did not know, I was recently accepted into their college rep program! Woohoo! Use my code ONNCSU for 15% off! I know some schools are picky about what shorts are acceptable…
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Tips for Applying for Scholarships
This post is going to be very similar to this post: Tips for Applying for and Choosing your College!, with a few changes! There are several different scholarships available out there for all different types of people and are awarded for all different reasons. There are ones for the college you will be attending, the major you plan to pursue, and even ones for your specific county! There are also general scholarships open to everyone, but those tend to get more applicants and are therefore harder to get. Scholarships can be awarded for Academic Achievement, Financial Need, and Merit Achievement, so choose the ones you feel are geared towards your strong…
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Tips for Applying for and Choosing your College!
Choosing which Colleges to Apply for: My main tip for choosing which schools to apply to is to follow your heart and choose the schools that have the majors you want to pursue. Everyone gets in their heads that there are schools that they should not apply for because they believe they will not et in or they feel like they cannot go there because that is not what their parent want or they think they cannot afford it. Even if you think you will not get in, take the chance. If you do not, you will regret it. You never know what a college is going to think about…
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5 Tips for Downsizing your Closet for College
1. Only take the current/upcoming season: More than likely, you will be moving in fall semester. Therefore, it is probably still going to feel like Summer in the first weeks you are there (assuming you live in the South). Because of this, I will be bringing summer clothes along with a few transition pieces like a pair of jeans and a jacket I can easily layer with; maybe even a light sweater just in case. What I am saying is, you will probably go home before the winter weather rolls around so you do not need to pack clothes for all seasons. If your moving in in August, leave the…
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College/Dorm Haul
Bedding: Twin XL Comforter: Most college dorm beds are a size Twin XL, so that is the size bedding you will need to purchase. I bought a white comforter so I can use it for many years even if I want to change up the theme of my room because all I will have to do to the bed is change the pillows! Twin XL Sheets: I got two different sets so if one is dirty I do not have to rush to wash it. I got white sheets with pink flamingos and a set of pink and white chevron sheets. Pillows: Since my comforter is all white, the pillows…
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My Experience: Freshman Orientation
What I brought: Sheets: You will be staying in a dorm so it is required that you bring sheets or a sleeping bag or else you will be sleeping on just a mattress! Toiletries: My orientation was only one night so I did not take a shower but if you plan to you will need to bring all your toiletries, towels, and most important: SHOWER SHOES Any Snacks you Want: The way my food situation worked was that you got a meal ticket to the dining hall for lunch the day you arrived, dinner that night, and breakfast the next morning. Anytime you are hungry in between, you are responsible…
