Watch this video about essentials for your first college apartment! Let us know what other items you consider apartment essentials in the comment section below.
When trying to save money by coming up with a budget, it’s easy to overlook grocery shopping. Understanding how much money you can spend on specific items at the grocery store with allow students to take control of their finances and eating habits. Many students assume cheap, unhealthy eating habits are to be expected, and…
College is a big step in any young adult’s life, there’s no doubt about it. However, the transition from home life to college life can be equally challenging for parents. Thus, most colleges invite parents to their college orientation as a way to get a feel for the campus and a glimpse of what their child’s life…
When going apartment shopping for the perfect college apartment, often it’s tempting to go with the one that has the lowest rent in good condition. The apartment with the lowest rent is not always the best option, though, when finding a college apartment to fit your budget. There are a variety of other expenses to take…
You finally found the perfect apartment and are all set to move in. You have the list of must-haves that you compiled with your new roommate. Unfortunately, sometime the list of things you really want exceeds the things you can actually afford. Utilizing the following decorating tips, you will be able to decorate your apartment to…
Do you love clutter and feeling like you don’t have a space for everything in your tiny apartment? Of course, not! Chances are though, if you’re living in a small college apartment you might feel that way, but there’s not reason you can’t make the most out of this tiny situation. People don’t realize how much…
As a college student, chances are there are two things you’re concerned with when it comes to decorating your apartment: cost and decorating it the way you like. When these two things seem to come into conflict, it can be discouraging. While you may have already heard apartment living advice concerning how to find the perfect apartment,…
College can be a scary experience. You have harder classes than you probably had in high school. Add to that the uncertainty which comes with living away from your parents and it can be tempting to live at home while going to college, particularly if you are going to college in your hometown. If you…
Life in your new college apartment has been going extremely well: you and your roommate get along and no major disagreements have popped up. However, you’ve met a girl or boy you really like that your roommate simply can’t stand and your significant other feels the same way. What can you do in a tough situation…
Whether you live in the dorms, an apartment or another form of student housing, the right kitchen appliances can make life much easier. Sure, there’s a cafe on campus or you could stop at Starbucks, but when time or money is tight, having a few kitchen appliances can save the day. Kitchen Appliances 1. A coffeemaker…
You know what they say – if you don’t have an annoying friend in your clique… You might be the annoying friend! Luckily, this isn’t always true in student housing, but it makes you wonder, how do you know if you’re a bad roommate? Take this simple quiz and find out. Answer yes, no or…
College can be a scary experience. You have harder classes than you probably had in high school. Add to that the uncertainty which comes with living away from your parents, and it can be tempting to live at home while going to college, particularly if you’re going to college in your hometown. If you’re considering…