College Life: How to Create a Home Away from Home
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Why It’s OK Freshman Year Wasn’t the “Best” Year of My LifeCollege Life
I learned a lot.
Sep 27, 2025
8 Smart Tips from College Students to Make Your Bathroom Cute and FunctionalCollege Life
You've gotta maximize that storage!
Sep 20, 2025
79 “TSITP” Quotes I Can't Stop Thinking About (So Many Iconic Moments!)College Life
These will hold you over until they release the movie.
Sep 18, 2025
I’ll Never Use a Backpack Again After Finding This Tote Bag HackCollege Life
The beginning of the school year is filled with so many decisions, from choosing which classes to take to moving in and figuring out how to decorate your space. But after getting into a routine the first few weeks, you might discover you didn’t fully think through things like what kind of bag will work best for your schedule.
Sep 18, 2025
The Ultimate List of 204 Photo-Dump Caption IdeasCollege Life
They’re so good.
Sep 13, 2025
The 13 Best Dorm Room Tech Deals (up to 90% Off!)College Life
Finds start at $15!
Sep 12, 2025
24 Ideas to Help You Bond with Your RoommateCollege Life
RA-approved activities that'll help bring you closer.
Sep 11, 2025
I Found 5 Dupes for Belly’s Infamous “TSITP” Backpack College Life
This bag was giving main character energy.
Sep 8, 2025
Why It’s Totally OK if Your Freshman Roommate Isn’t Your Best FriendCollege Life
You can still be friendly without being besties.
Sep 7, 2025
5 Dorm Kitchen Mistakes People Always Make — And How to Easily Avoid ThemCollege Life
Here’s how to label your food without feeling passive-aggressive.
Sep 5, 2025
13 Dorm Essentials for All-Nighters (Deals Start at $2!)College Life
Just in case you have to.
Sep 5, 2025
The 4 Best (and Cutest) Tumblers for Running Around CampusCollege Life
Whether you’re an iced coffee enthusiast or a water-chugging athlete, here’s the pick for you.
Sep 3, 2025
World Market Is Selling a $13 Halloween Find You'll Want to Use Every Day College Life
Spooky season but make it chic.
Sep 2, 2025
How to Dress Your Labubu for All the Fall VibesCollege Life
These will make your monster extra spooky.
Aug 26, 2025
47 Taylor Swift Lyrics That Capture the Feelings of Moving to CollegeCollege Life
You're *not* on your own, kid.
Aug 16, 2025
54 Captions for Every College Move-In Day Vibe (From Silly to Sentimental)College Life
It's a big moment to celebrate!
Aug 21, 2023
13 Dorm Items That People Always Forget to PackCollege Life
Save yourself the hassle and add these items to your packing list now.
May 19, 2025
Why You Need This $3 Summer Gem from Five BelowCollege Life
I'll take multiples, please.
Jul 11, 2025
The Best Fourth of July Deals You Can Shop Right Now (They’re Editor-Approved!)College Life
If you’re looking for a furniture refresh, a bedroom upgrade, or just a great home deal, then you’ll want to focus your shopping on Fourth of July weekend. In between barbecues and beach hangs, you can save up to 85% off from retailers like Amazon, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Le Creuset, and more. You can finally get that dorm decor you’ve had your eye on, invest in a new plush mattress, or elevate your campus apartment with a chic sofa.
Jul 4, 2025
I'll Be Drinking from Marshalls' New Citrus-Themed Cup All SummerCollege Life
Perfect for sipping iced coffee or lemonade.
Jun 23, 2025
How to Celebrate Pride Month, Based on Your Zodiac SignCollege Life
Here’s your June astrology reading.
Jun 25, 2024
The Annoying Mistake I Made During Move-In Week as a FreshmanCollege Life
Preparation is key.
Jun 21, 2025
Take the Dorm Therapy Awards 2025 Survey for a Chance to Win a $500 Gift CardCollege Life
There are two $500 prizes up for grabs!
Jun 13, 2025
How I Managed Homesickness as an Out-of-State College FreshmanCollege Life
When I was a college freshman in 2021, I moved halfway across the country from Michigan to attend school in New York. I loved the idea of living in the biggest city in America, but I was also an introverted, anxious homebody. My 700-mile move would turn out to be a great idea … eventually. But in the beginning, I experienced a learning curve of living by myself and the feeling of homesickness that followed. The first night I slept in my single dorm, I immediately began to miss home.
Jun 10, 2025
This $13 IKEA Gem Is Here to Save Your Summer (It’s So Cute!)College Life
It’s perfect for summer.
May 29, 2025
9 Things You’ll Regret Taking to College Your First Year, According to SeniorsCollege Life
Learn from their mistakes.
May 17, 2025
I Finally Found the Most Lightweight Weekender BagCollege Life
It makes spontaneous travel so simple.
May 6, 2025
113 Taylor Swift Captions for Every Summer MoodCollege Life
You gotta have at least one "Florida!!!" TikTok.
Apr 30, 2025
How I Finally Decided Where to Go to College After Massive IndecisionCollege Life
National Decision Day is May 1!
Apr 29, 2025
I Think This App Is the *Best* Way to Make Phone WallpapersCollege Life
I can't even choose my favorite!
Apr 8, 2025
The ONE Thing You Should Do Before Making a College DecisionCollege Life
May 1 is National College Decision Day!
Mar 31, 2025
8 Recent Grads on What They Did After CollegeCollege Life
There are so many options.
Feb 25, 2025
What You NEED to Know Before Getting Your First Credit CardCollege Life
What even is “credit” and how is it scored?
Feb 25, 2025
Every Job Interview Question You’ve Ever Had, AnsweredCollege Life
Including how to answer that elusive “tell me about yourself” question.
Feb 24, 2025
The "Post-Campus Effect" I Didn't Expect After GraduatingCollege Life
New era just dropped.
Feb 24, 2025
7 College Grads on the One Thing They Wish They’d Done as SeniorsCollege Life
This is your sign to keep a journal.
Feb 20, 2025
5 "Low-Energy Hobbies" That'll Get You Through This Dark WinterCollege Life
You don’t even have to leave your bed for most of them!
Jan 30, 2025
This Is Your New Semester Personality, Based on Your Zodiac SignCollege Life
New semester, new you?
Jan 9, 2025
I Tried This TikTok Trend for Seven Days, and It Changed My LifeCollege Life
It’s perfect for balancing your time!
Jan 8, 2025
This 2025 Bingo Card Hack Is the Most Fun Way to Set GoalsCollege Life
Gamify your plans for the next year.
Jan 7, 2025
All the Cozy Movies to Watch on a Quiet Night In College Life
Grab your favorite throw blanket and get comfy!
Dec 4, 2024
The Best Decor Aesthetic for Your Dorm, Based on Your Zodiac SignCollege Life
Make your dorm feel *so you*.
Nov 29, 2024
This Gift Exchange Is the New Secret Santa, and I Am So Here for ItCollege Life
The TikTok videos are *too cute*.
Nov 27, 2024
13 Dorm Style Ideas to Help You Nail Your Room's AestheticCollege Life
Who knew you could fit so much color in a small space?
Nov 23, 2024
The Holiday Playlist I'll Have on Repeat Until January (All Bangers, No Skips!)College Life
Mariah, Ari, Sabrina? The gang’s all here!
Nov 21, 2024
I Unexpectedly Lived Alone Freshman Year. Here's What I LearnedCollege Life
This was not what I planned.
Nov 21, 2024
Your Ideal Fall Coffee Shop Order, According to Your Zodiac SignCollege Life
Let’s face it: You’re probably drinking a lot of coffee right now.
Oct 30, 2024
This Is the Charger You Need When You're Down to One OutletCollege Life
It does it all!
Oct 25, 2024
If You Love "Wicked," You Need This New Dorm Vanity Must-Have College Life
It’s so “Popular” right now!
Oct 22, 2024
Your Totally Easy, Step-by-Step Guide to Voting in College College Life
Make your voting plan ASAP!
Oct 18, 2024
See How My Schedule Helps Me Never Procrastinate on AssignmentsCollege Life
It’s the secret to my college success!
Oct 15, 2024
Here's the Last Thing to Do with Your Textbooks When the Semester EndsCollege Life
Stop letting them take up so much precious space in your room.
Oct 10, 2024
15 Perfect Gifts for Readers (That Aren’t Books!) for Every BudgetCollege Life
Shop cozy blankets, stylish bookends, and more.
Oct 1, 2024
The 3 Best Tips for Avoiding Roommate Drama, According to a SeniorCollege Life
I’m sharing my hard-earned lessons!
Sep 10, 2024
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About College Move-In DayCollege Life
Yep, including how to navigate parents.
Aug 13, 2024
I Promise This Is an Easy Way to Make Friends Your First Week of CollegeCollege Life
I met so many people this way!
Aug 12, 2024
I've Got Existential Feels About Living at Home for the SummerCollege Life
Living in your hometown again can feel complicated.
Aug 8, 2024
Here’s How I Spent $55 (Actually!) on Furniture for My College HouseCollege Life
Move-in day is coming!
Jul 31, 2024
Why a First Aid Kit Needs to Be on Your Dorm Packing List College Life
You’ll thank yourself later.
Jul 26, 2024
Use My “Countdown” Dorm Packing Method So You Don’t OverpackCollege Life
However small you think dorm closets are … they’re smaller.
Jul 16, 2024
Lo Struscio Is the Slow Italian Lifestyle I’m Trying (and You Should, Too!)College Life
Romanticize your life, study abroad-style!
Jun 28, 2024
10 Creative Ways I Have Fun with My College Friends All Summer LongCollege Life
Have your best summer ever!
Jun 26, 2024
The One Show You MUST Watch Before Starting College (It’s So Relevant!) College Life
It’s a summer break must-see!
Jun 20, 2024
This Is the Most Surprising Use (Ever!) for Your Extra Throw Pillow CaseCollege Life
This might be the best travel hack you’ve seen.
Apr 9, 2024
My “Commuter Car Kit” Has Saved Me More Times than I Can CountCollege Life
Because my car is my home away from home.
Jan 16, 2024
Studying Abroad? Here’s What to Pack and What to Buy Once You’re ThereCollege Life
Bon voyage!
Dec 29, 2023