QuickTips Index

15 Tips on Conquering Your College Freshman Fears
Being a little nervous and anxious before starting college is all completely normal. Having fears just means that you are invested in doing well and are eager to succeed, which, while scary feeling, actually means you're already doing everything right.

5 Easy Ways to Save Money as a College Student
Saving money in college is always challenging. Learn 5 simple ways to make saving money in college quick and easy for any college student.

Residence Life Lingo
It's hard enough to learn the names of everyone living in your hall (or even on your floor), much less the meanings behind all of the acronyms posted on people's doors. Read this quick tip sheet to help you learn what means what, who is who, and how it all fits together.

Academic Lingo
TA, GI, GSI, GSA, GA . . . sometimes, the academic lingo on a college campus can seem like alphabet soup! Learn the definitions for the most common academic terms, abbreviations, and acronyms.

5 Ways to Tell if a Potential Love Interest Likes You in College
Not sure if that person you've had your eye on is interested in being more than friends? Check out these 5 ways to better gauge their interest in moving from friends to something more.

5 Tips for Making Freshman Orientation a Success
The schedule may be long, packed, and overwhelming. Learn how to make the most of your first week on campus.

Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas for College Students
Mother's Day can be a challenge for college students, who are often short on time, energy, and funds. Find 7 easy and personal gift ideas you can make or do from your campus.

15 Ways to Stay Safe While in College
Staying safe at college doesn't have to be complicated. Check out these fifteen easy, quick tips to make sure you, and your stuff, stay safe while you're in school.

College Dating: 10 Tips for Dating Safely
With all of the new people you meet in college, dating can be one of the most exciting parts of your time at school. Learn ten easy ways to make sure you're dating safely.

Living with a Roommate: 10 Tips for a Good Roommate Relationship
Living with a roommate can be a little challenging for everyone involved, but with these ten tips you can at least make sure you start off on the right foot.

15 Tips to Avoid the Freshman 15
The infamous "Freshman 15": the rumored fifteen pounds every freshman gains during their first year in college. These fifteen tips, however, provide you with quick and easy ways to make sure you stay healthy as you adjust to eating away from home.

College Summers - 5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Summer
After the stress of the academic years, summers can feel like the ultimate vacation. But how can you smartly spend all that unstructured time?