Author: Marley
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Staying Organized in First Year University
Everyone has their own unique studying habits, and your first year of university will largely be adjusting and building off of those that worked for you in high school. But as you adapt to a heavier and more independent course load, if I could recommend any platform to incoming students, it would be Notion. This…
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“The Freshman 15” From the Perspective of a Second-Year Teen Girl
TW: Discussion of weight gain/loss My entire life, I heard about the “dreaded Freshman 15”, the notorious weight first year students put on. As someone who has struggled with her weight and body image her whole life and puts weight on very easily, I was terrified. As much as I went in to university hoping…
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Dorm Laundry 101
Learning to do laundry is one thing, learning the expectations and tips for navigating university laundry rooms shared with hundreds of students is another. Here’s a basic guide to be tailored to your personal needs. Step 1: Plan ahead Worrying about having clean clothes is the last thing you want to do when suddenly hours…
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Packing Tips for First Year University
Whether its overseas or a quick car ride away, packing to move into a dorm room is a stressful and unique challenge to navigate. These tips are directed towards someone taking a flight for university, but is mostly applicable anywhere.