Archive for the "Surviving College" Category
Off Campus Student Housing in San Marcos Near Texas State Part One
August 29, 2014
Updated: April 16, 2016
Are you a student looking for a place to call home in San Marcos? We have rallied up the top places Texas State students have chosen to live in the town of the Bobcats.
These off-campus Texas State University student apartments allow more freedom than living on campus. But don't worry, they are all close enough to campus for those days you hit snooze on your alarm. Here is Part 1: Enjoy!
Aspen San Marcos -- Looking for the best student experience in San Marcos? Check out Aspen San Marcos, a br...
Skiplagged.com: The Way College Students Should Travel
July 7, 2014
As mid-summer approaches, people are starting to realize they only have a month and a half left for their beach, Vegas or family vacation. The hotel is booked, and friends have agreed to go. Now, all one needs is travel. With a college budget, airfare is usually the most money hungry aspect of a vacation. Don't want to drain your wallet? Try out a new company called Skiplagged.com. The website is a search engine that uses the process of throw-away ticketing. This style of ticketing allows one to book airfare and save money by adding a connecti...
Keeping Cool With Money in the Summer
May 29, 2014
Summer is finally here! As students begin to start drinking on the patio and at pools, they all have one thing in mind: saving money to keep up their social life in the summer. Having the best student apartment is what every college kid strives for. We are here to help. College Student Apartments wants students to have the best off campus living experience. Here are a few tips on how to save your electricity that can really cut down your bill so you can live off campus like a queen, or king.
1. Any type of curtains helps keep the heat out....
Chipotle's Secret Menu Keeps Students Hungry
February 28, 2014
Personally, when I eat Chipotle I feel better about myself than eating at the normal Mexican restaurant. If you have not seen the company's documentary, go check it out on Netflix. All the food is organic and locally grown, and there are no synthetic hormones in the meat served. It is hard to beat an eight dollar meal of this content. For the price of a McDonalds meal vs Chipotle, Chipotle wins by a long shot. Along with its exceptional quality food, Chipotle has a few secret menu and calorie friendly items that you may not know about.
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Returning to School for Spring Semester
January 5, 2014
Returning to college after a long winter break can be tough. Most students have to get back into the swing of things such as: waking up at a decant hour, being able to sit through class again and not staying up until two in the morning every night. As the winter break comes to a close, here are a few tips on how to easily get back into your schedule.
Firstly, as most students know, wait to buy your books until after your first class. Sometimes the professors do not make you buy all that are listed on the syllabus. This will save you some ext...
The New Way College Students Are Getting To Class
December 5, 2013
As colder weather starts to come through, many college students aren't feeling so cheerful about walking to class every day. This is just one of the reasons the popularity of mopeds on campus is increasing rapidly. Being able to reach close to highway speeds, these scooters are not your average Razor you got for Christmas in middle school.
Scooters also allow 1/6 of the space of a vehicle, whether you are paying to park on campus, or trying to skip out on getting the anticipated parking ticket of the day. Being able to park right in fron...
Studying For Finals
December 3, 2013
The most dreaded week of a college student’s semester is approaching, finals week. With a fridge stocked of Red Bull and adderall on deck, you should be prepared, right? Wrong. While these two heavenly college study aids are anyone’s go to for studying, there are a few extra ways to make sure you ace that final. Being a college student myself, I know most of the time the studying is most likely crammed in. So, here are a few tips to help actually retain the information.
According to the Huffington Post, studying in chunks helps students ...
The (Not So) Little Things
October 14, 2013
I’m not really one for mincing words, so I’ll just say it. There are tons of elements in college that can stress you out. There are certain times — midterms, for instance — that all of it can seem downright overwhelming. But never fear! Here’s an overview of the big stressors in college and tips for how you can combat them:
The Roommate Situation: Living with someone else is always a challenge, whether that person is your significant other, your best friend or a complete stranger. You might be a neat freak and the other person ...