Shaw University welcomed more than 600 new students to campus this Fall, setting a record for the largest freshman class in six years.
Dorm Checklist: What to Bring to College Your First Year
It’s often confusing for students to figure out what to bring to college when they are going to live on campus. We’ve created a dorm checklist that covers all basics.
College Advice: 10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman
Everyone from your siblings to older friends to your high school teachers will offer lots of insights and college advice. From how it will be the best experience ever to why living in a dorm can be troublesome. But there are some things that you won’t get to hear from anyone. From dorm room realities […]
Home for the Holidays: How to Handle the Stress of Returning Home From College
As Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz once famously said, “There’s no place like home.” While it’s true that home provides a feeling of familiarity, reliability, comfort, love, and much more, your sentiments about coming home might be quite different from Dorothy’s if you’re a college freshman. Truth be told, after being away at college […]
Freshman Tips for Creating An Eco-Friendly Dorm Room
With a little imagination and effort, you can be the freshman with the most eco-friendly dorm room on campus. Going green in college doesn’t refer to the color on the classroom walls. It means buying products — appliances, storage solutions, bath basics, sheets and towels — made from recycled or organically grown materials. It can […]