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Getting Ready To Move Out Of Dorm!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Hello,  As we get further into April, you have to prepare to move out of the dorms. As a third year, I have it down to a science, having lived in the dorms all three years. I wanted to give you some tips on how to move out.  Spring Break: If you are going home for spring break, take things that you will not need in college, winter clothes, extra pillows, decorations from past holidays, ...
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A Letter to My Freshman-Year Self

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Hello Everyone,  I am about to have my advising appointment to plan my last year of college. I can’t believe I have truly gotten this far. All the sweat, tears, and long nights studying are actually going to pay off. I sometimes think that if we could go back in time and talk to our younger self, it could fix half of the mistakes I made, but also, making mistakes is part of learning. Here ...
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Breaking up in college and how to cope

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Hello Everyone,  Ok, I know that title looks sad and daunting, but it’s actually not as bad as you think it might be! I recently went through a breakup, and yeah, I was sad and wanted to hide in my room, but life still moves even if you are heartbroken, so here are my tips on how to keep yourself from going down a spiral of breakup grief!  Call A Family Member: I called my ...

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