College Life

We're serving up actually useful undergrad lifestyle tips — from how to create a routine you feel great about, to how to host the best-ever hang in your room. Plus, we've got all the TikTok captions you need for every major event.

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College Life: How to Create a Home Away from Home
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Cozy living room with a purple sofa, round coffee table, and a dog on a rug, featuring plants and bright decor.
15 Housewarming Party Ideas You Can Do Even if Your Apartment Is Itty-BittyCollege Life
This DIY vintage photo booth is a must.
Emma ZawackiUniversity of Missouri '26
Mar 29, 2026
10 Extremely Cute Versions of Boring Apartment StaplesCollege Life
These are the best coasters I’ve ever seen.
Mia ClancyUniversity of Vermont '27
Mar 29, 2026
5 Things You Must Do the First Week in Your New Apartment (And 5 Pre-Move Tips!)College Life
Bookmark this for when you sign your lease.
Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26
Mar 27, 2026
16 Moments from the “Hannah Montana” Special I Can't Stop Thinking AboutCollege Life
I forgot how much I love these songs.
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Mar 25, 2026
You Can Explore Hannah Montana’s Iconic Closet *and* Sleep in Her Beach HouseCollege Life
The wig *is* included.
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Mar 25, 2026
I Just Found Out You Can DIY a Postcard for $0 (Check Your Recycling Bin!)College Life
Your friends will love it, too.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Mar 23, 2026
These $13 Shower Shoes Solved My Biggest Communal Bathroom ProblemCollege Life
Because communal showers are not cute.
Nyjah HarrisOld Dominion University '25
Mar 20, 2026
This “Bridgerton”-Coded Collab Is the Little Luxury I Didn’t Know I NeededCollege Life
The purse charm is too cute.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Mar 20, 2026
Camp Snap's New "Pickle Camera" Is So Extra in the Best Way College Life
The "crunch" sound is everything.
Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26
Mar 19, 2026
Apple's New MacBook Is Cute, Colorful, and $100 Cheaper for College StudentsCollege Life
I’m obsessed with the citrus color.
Emma ZawackiUniversity of Missouri '26
Mar 18, 2026
Why I’m Making a “50 List” as a College Senior — And You Should, TooCollege Life
Spring semester flies by!
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Mar 11, 2026
4 Cute Carry-On Bags for Lightweight Spring Break TravelCollege Life
From backpacks, to duffels, to roller bags.
Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26
Mar 10, 2026
27 Spring Break Essentials You Don't Want to ForgetCollege Life
From practical must-haves to beach necessities.
LJ SmelkerLIM College '25
Mar 9, 2026
58 Taylor Swift Lyrics That Perfectly Capture Your Spring Vibe College Life
Enter your spring "showgirl" era.
Collette Reitz
Mar 8, 2026
Roller Rabbit’s New Limited-Edition Collab Is So Cute and AffordableCollege Life
And it will sell out.
Megan Gray
Mar 7, 2026
68 Harry Styles Lyrics to Use as Captions for All Your Photo Dumps College Life
Perfect for when you "disco, occasionally."
Lindsey MaschlerUniversity of Vermont '27
Mar 6, 2026
We Asked Students for Their All-Time Favorite College Spring Break DestinationsCollege Life
Pack your bags!
Sofia Rivera
Mar 1, 2026
139 "Bridgerton" Quotes That Have Me Seriously SwooningCollege Life
Fully obsessed with Benedict and Sophie!
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Feb 27, 2026
I Finally Found the Perfect Hobby to Cure My Winter Boredom (So Cozy!)College Life
They make for amazing gifts, too.
Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26
Feb 24, 2026
I Can’t Stop Shopping at This Taylor Swift-Loved Clothing Brand (It’s Having a Rare Sale!)College Life
I wear it every day!
Britt Franklin
Feb 23, 2026
You Really Need to Make a “Phone Bed” ASAP — Here’s WhyCollege Life
Bonus: It’s so cute.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Feb 23, 2026
This “Coffee Passport” Craft Is So Cute (and a Great Budgeting Trick!)College Life
It’s such a fun way to explore your college town.
Emma ZawackiUniversity of Missouri '26
Feb 15, 2026
This Retro Kodak Camera Bag Charm Doubles as a Real Digital CameraCollege Life
Fantastic, I’ll take 14 of them.
Emma ZawackiUniversity of Missouri '26
Feb 14, 2026
My 3 Favorite Tips for Saving Money on the Most Annoyingly Expensive College EssentialsCollege Life
As a senior, I’ve had time to do the research.
Makalah WrightUniversity of West Georgia '26
Feb 10, 2026
56 College Student Deals You NEED to Know About (from Streamers to Shopping!)College Life
I gotta get that HBO Max discount!
Emma ZawackiUniversity of Missouri '26
Feb 9, 2026
7 Actually Simple Ways to Save for That Expensive Thing You *Really* Want to BuyCollege Life
I asked a budgeting expert for her best advice.
Teresa MettelaNew York University '25
Feb 8, 2026
17 Fun and Useful Gifts for Roommates That Will Bring You Even CloserCollege Life
You’re about to win Roommate of the Year.
Daksha PillaiColumbia University '27
Feb 8, 2026
7 Surprisingly Painless Ways to Save Money, According to Thrifty College StudentsCollege Life
I asked my friends for their best money-saving wisdom.
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Feb 7, 2026
We Asked 5 College Students How Much They Spend in a WeekCollege Life
From birthday dinners and movie tickets to gas tanks and groceries, here’s how they make their money work.
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Feb 6, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Getting Your First Credit Card (But Are Too Stressed to Google)College Life
What even is “credit” and how is it scored?
Heather Bien
Feb 6, 2026
45 Winter Olympics Captions for All Your Fandom NeedsCollege Life
I’m rooting for Shane and Ilya.
Collette Reitz
Feb 5, 2026
The “Yes, But” Method Is the Secret to Saving Money and Still Having FunCollege Life
Budgeting doesn’t have to mean no fun.
Mia ClancyUniversity of Vermont '27
Feb 5, 2026
20 Ways to Make Some Extra Money on Your Own ScheduleCollege Life
Looking for some extra spending money?
Kailey SamarjianStonehill College '26
Feb 5, 2026
Try This 4-Step Method for Setting Up a College Budget That Doesn’t Suck College Life
Here’s how to make a budget work *for* you.
Brittany Anas
Feb 4, 2026
I'm Am So Stealing This TikToker's "Book of the Year" Idea (So Sweet!)College Life
I can’t believe I didn’t think of this sooner.
Emma ZawackiUniversity of Missouri '26
Feb 3, 2026
This Unique Journal Keeps Track of Your Favorite Concert MemoriesCollege Life
I take mine everywhere!
Britt Franklin
Feb 2, 2026
I Tried an "Analog Bag," and Here's What Nobody Tells You About the TrendCollege Life
It’s old-fashioned in the best way.
Mia ClancyUniversity of Vermont '27
Feb 2, 2026
This "Deck of Cards" Journal Is Perfect for People Who Love *Easy* CraftsCollege Life
It would make such a good book or art journal.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Feb 1, 2026
79 Cute and Funny Valentine's Day Instagram Captions for All Kinds of LoveCollege Life
You can celebrate self-love, too!
Collette Reitz
Feb 1, 2026
45 Olivia Dean Lyrics to Use as Captions to Romanticize College LifeCollege Life
She just gets it.
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Jan 31, 2026
23 Fun and Creative Galentine’s Day Ideas to Celebrate with Your BFFsCollege Life
February 13 is for your besties.
Lindsey MaschlerUniversity of Vermont '27
Jan 30, 2026
This Swan-Themed "Little Luxury" Has Vintage Vibes for Just $15 College Life
The beading is everything.
Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26
Jan 29, 2026
I Was Skeptical of the “Admin Night” Trend — And Then I Tried ItCollege Life
Once we started, we didn’t want to stop.
Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26
Jan 28, 2026
What You Can Do if You Want to Help Minnesota Communities Right NowCollege Life
Here’s how you can offer your support.
Pallavi Mehra
Jan 27, 2026
I Made the Viral "Punch Cards" for 2026, and I'm Already Getting So Much DoneCollege Life
Save this for your next craft night.
Emma ZawackiUniversity of Missouri '26
Jan 22, 2026
I Didn’t Want to Splurge on the "Brick" to Slash My Screen Time College Life
This $9 alternative is the next best thing.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Jan 20, 2026
43 Funny and Motivational Captions to Prove You're Studying Hard College Life
Pics or it didn't happen.
Nabihah AhmadColumbia University '25
Jan 15, 2026
10 Mini Upgrades to Make a Shared Shower Feel Luxe (Actually!)College Life
And your apartment shower, too!
Mia ClancyUniversity of Vermont '27
Jan 12, 2026
The 67 Best “Emily in Paris" Quotes That Make Me Want This Show to Last ForeverCollege Life
This show is a wonderful fever dream.
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Jan 10, 2026
9 Crucial Tips for Sharing a Bathroom with Everyone on Your Dorm FloorCollege Life
It's a rite of passage.
Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University (Master's)
Jan 6, 2026
111 Funny, Heartwarming & Wild "Stranger Things" Quotes to RevisitCollege Life
I can't believe it's all over!
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Jan 5, 2026
The $19 Portable Gem I've Used Multiple Times a Day for the Past Year College Life
You *need* one if you're studying abroad.
Kailey SamarjianStonehill College '26
Dec 26, 2025
The 96 Best Quotes from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Doc College Life
It was the end of an era …
Collette Reitz
Dec 23, 2025
The Tiny Luxury You Need if You're *Always* Taking PhotosCollege Life
Get ready to level up your wall collage.
Angie AriasSUNY Oneonta '25
Dec 22, 2025
75 NYE Caption Ideas You *Need* to Make Your End-of-Year Posts Sparkle College Life
From funny to sentimental.
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Dec 21, 2025
91 Cute & Funny Captions to Take Your Holiday Photo Dump to the Next LevelCollege Life
The hard part is choosing just one!
Mia DiamondFlorida A&M University '24
Dec 19, 2025
71 Cute and Funny Captions for Every Christmas Eve VibeCollege Life
We've got you set for December 24!
Collette Reitz
Dec 15, 2025
The 19 Best Beauty Gift Sets for Last-Minute Holiday Gifting (Save Up to $52 on Viral Products!)College Life
Shop rhode, Charlotte Tilbury, Summer Fridays, and more.
Nikol Slatinska
Dec 12, 2025
Why the “Favorite Things” Gift Tradition Is *So* Much Better Than Secret SantaCollege Life
It's so fun.
Natalia Vela
Dec 12, 2025
The 4 Lisa Frank x Kitsch Collab Items That Make Me Ridiculously Happy College Life
This dancing dolphins claw clip is not a want, but a need.
Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26
Dec 11, 2025
Lola Tung Has the Same Comfort Shows as You College Life
These are perfect for a chill night in.
Collette Reitz
Dec 10, 2025
65 Holiday Movie Quotes That Will Put You in the Spirit Faster Than Drinking a Gingerbread LatteCollege Life
These will give you the warm and fuzzies *and* make you laugh out loud.
Megan Johnson
Dec 9, 2025
The Ultra-Cozy Oversize Hoodie That's Keeping Me Warm Until SpringCollege Life
Time to bundle up.
Britt Franklin
Dec 8, 2025
The “5,4,3,2,1” Method Takes All the Stress Out of Packing My Carry-OnCollege Life
I'm using this for all my college breaks.
Yanel SiqueirosNew York University '27
Dec 4, 2025
13 Incredible Gifts Any Gamer Will Love, Starting at $16College Life
Shop games, storage, loungewear, and more.
Britt Franklin
Dec 4, 2025
The 45 Best Holiday Episodes to Put on Your Winter WatchlistCollege Life
From dramas and comedies to cartoons and classics.
Megan Johnson
Dec 3, 2025
The 34 Best Viral TikTok Gifts to Shop Right Now (They Totally Live Up to the Hype!)College Life
TikTok made us buy them.
Megan Gray
Dec 3, 2025
My Go-To Outfit for Long Travel Days Is So Cute and CozyCollege Life
Trust me, you need one.
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Dec 2, 2025
10 Things I Always Do on the Plane to Land Feeling *Better* Than When I BoardedCollege Life
I asked a former flight attendant for tips.
Yanel SiqueirosNew York University '27
Dec 2, 2025
This Nostalgic Toy Is Trending Again, and It's the Comfort Hobby You Need College Life
Do you still have yours?
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Dec 1, 2025
Our Complete Guide to Cyber Monday Dorm and College Apartment Deals You Should Be Shopping (There Are Over 250!)College Life
Savings up to 85% off!
Megan Gray
Dec 1, 2025
This Mini Gift Idea Is Like a Burr Basket But Even Better (So Useful!)College Life
Step aside, burr basket.
Yanel SiqueirosNew York University '27
Nov 29, 2025