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May 29, 2008

What to do with the Summer Before College

It's a good question - as a rising college first year, you may be surprised to find your summer a bit empty. For the first time, there is no summer reading, no college admissions worries, and best of all, no SAT prep. We link to an article that offers the perspective of a student on how to best use the summer before college for the best social, emotional, physical and financial health.

May 15, 2008

Filling the First Year Fridge

While of course, there are an infinite number of options for your mini fridge, here are some suggestions that will keep you healthy and full through those first few weeks.

May 7, 2008

Budgeting Bliss

It's incredibly important to learn early how to manage a budget and not put yourself in a situation where you will be trapped in massive credit card debt or ruin your credit score. Using the CNN instant budget maker can help you figure out how to make your money last.

May 1, 2008

Finding the Perfect Study Space

It's time to make yourself a study space. Fortunately, on a college campus, finding a good study space is nearly as easy as finding a party (and probably a lot more useful on Sunday morning). Here are some tips on finding, and using, the prefect study space.

April 25, 2008

Luggage Tags All Around

Here at DormWise, we always love free things, especially useful free things and when it comes to these cute Pottery Barn Teen downloadable luggage tags, we just had to share!

Get the best info on what to bring, how to prepare and what to expect as an incoming first year. Looking for the Ultimate College Packing List? View the article and download the list here!