by Sara Laughed | May 19, 2017 | College Prep |
The summer before college is such a fun time. As incoming freshmen get ready for their first year of university, a mix of excitement and anxiety hangs in the air. How do I get ready? What do I bring? Do I really need shower shoes? (The answer is yes.) While it’s...
by Sara Laughed | May 16, 2017 | College Prep |
The summer before college is a time of firsts and lasts. It’s a period for goodbyes and endings, as well as for hellos and new beginnings. For me, college wasn’t the first time I was leaving my friends and family for a while, but it was my first chance to...
by Sara Laughed | Aug 3, 2016 | College Help |
I read a post recently that said “Back-to-school sales are like Christmas for college bloggers.” As someone who loves both school and Christmas, I can tell you that that’s true. There are few things I delight in as much as well-chosen school...
by Sara Laughed | Jul 15, 2016 | College Prep |
If there’s anything I remember about getting ready for university, it was wondering what to bring to college. Movies and TV shows always make such a big deal about packing for college, so I felt like I really had to get it right. My big question was: what do I...
by Sara Laughed | Jul 14, 2016 | College Prep |
One of the most common responses I got when I told people I was taking a gap year was this: “How will you adjust to school again?” Honestly, I had no idea. The summer before college whizzed by as I traveled, spent time with family, and fell in love. I...
