A Quick & Easy Guide for Students

June 28, 2018March 11, 2020

How To Budget In College

Budgeting is the easiest and hardest thing to do in college.

Multiple factors go into your budget: if you have a job, if you’re living on campus with or without a meal plan, if you’re getting financial aid, the list goes on.

What’s important to know is that no one is immediately an expert at budgeting. It actually takes practice, time, and patience to get to know your own spending habits and what you can (or can’t) change.

Here are my tips and tricks for starting your budgeting journey. Continue reading How To Budget In College

June 20, 2018March 11, 2020

How to Schedule Your College Classes

One of my good friends once told me: “The best and the worst part of college is that no one tells you what to do anymore.” Scheduling classes can seem overwhelming, especially if you’re going to a college far away. Most freshmen are required to meet with an advisor, so this makes the process much … Continue reading How to Schedule Your College Classes

June 13, 2018March 11, 2020

What Clothes Should I Bring to College?

As someone who has overpacked for my entire life, I know the pros and cons of being overprepared. In this post, I just want to give some pointers about what you will probably need and how to feel confident in the clothes you bring. What I’m NOT going to do is tell you what style … Continue reading What Clothes Should I Bring to College?

June 7, 2018March 11, 2020

How Do I Even Start A Bullet Journal?

In this post, I’ll tell you how to start a bullet journal, a little about my journal, and some tips on how to format it! STEP ONE: Decide what kind of journal you want. There are tons of different journals out there, and most bullet journalers swear by one. I personally swear by the grid … Continue reading How Do I Even Start A Bullet Journal?

May 30, 2018March 15, 2021

What You Absolutely Need for a Dorm

My freshman year, I lived in the suites, which is what a lot of schools call the stereotypical “dorms.” Mine came with a bed, three drawers, a desk, a chair, another set of drawers for the desk, and a closet. The bathroom had a toilet stall, two sinks, and one shower with cubbies next to … Continue reading What You Absolutely Need for a Dorm

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018

Introduction.

Just a little bit about me: I am a twenty year old at CSU Northridge. I used to be an English major and switched to Psychology with a minor in Musical Theatre. I’ve done theatre for most of my life, with favorites being Hamilton and Phantom of the Opera. I tweet too much (@brilliantlyred, shameless plug.) I … Continue reading Introduction.

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018

Here We Go

A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships were built for. Continue reading Here We Go