College

It seems that as soon as college students finally adjust to living in a dorm room, then comes their first apartment. This transition from dorm to off-campus housing is often challenging. Even if the apartment is furnished, making it feel “homey” can be a struggle. So, here are 5 tips to make your off-campus apartment […]

If you’ve started your off-campus housing search, you may have heard property managers say that they will require a personal guarantee on the lease. While this may sound strange, it is a common practice for most property owners and property management companies. What is a Personal Guarantee? A personal guarantee means that the guarantor is […]

With the semester coming to a close, many students may be wondering what to do with all the extra time they will have. Avoid boredom by trying out these seven different things students can do over a long break: Catch up on the TV shows you missed. Since you spent most of your semester studying […]

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It might cost less to live off-campus than on-campus at many universities in California. But how much less? Here’s a comparison of your options.

Whether you are going home for Thanksgiving break or staying in your apartment or dorm, having a Friendsgiving with your roommates and close friends is a great way to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Planning a dinner may seem like a lot of work, but don’t worry! With these four tips, you and […]

One of the best things about college is the many resources available to students on campus. Many schools offer free tutoring programs, mentoring, counseling, and so on. But one of the biggest and most underrated resources available to students in the library. A college’s library is home to thousands of books, both paper and digital, […]

Disorganization can cause students to receive lower grades on assignments or completely forget about an exam! If you want to stay organized this semester, try out these helpful tips: Date your notes. Writing the date of the lecture/class on your notes can help you keep everything in chronological order. Additionally, the date on the notes […]

If you’re searching for an apartment, especially near a college campus, you might see reference to an “individual lease.” What’s an individual lease? And why would – or wouldn’t – you want one? Read on to learn more and discover pros and cons. Individual Lease vs. Joint Lease Unlike better-known joint leases, individual leases allow […]

Find tips on how to choose the right roommate and how to create a mutually agreeable arrangement on everything from cleaning to bill-paying.

College students commonly assume they’re ready for the responsibility of caring for their own pet. During this stage of life, students become aware of how to care for themselves and manage their own life. Adopting a pet forces students to add a second life to their newly found responsibility. Some may be ready for this […]

For most of you, summer means packing up and heading home to see your friends and family. For others, it might mean study abroad. Or, some of you may have summer jobs or internships lined up. Good for you! However, each year there is always a group of students who stick around to attend summer […]

Newsflash: The freshmen fifteen are real. You may have already learned that and probably the hard way. Luckily, you have a few years ahead of you and plenty of healthier decisions to be made. Contrary to public opinion, eating healthy does not have to be costly or time-consuming, and with a few behavior modifications to […]

Whether it’s your first year in college and you’re already thinking about off-campus housing, or you didn’t have luck getting the apartment you wanted last year, it helps to know when you should start looking for one to make sure you get your dream apartment in college. First off, get to know your campus and […]

Most students go home for Thanksgiving break, but if you’re planning on staying in your college apartment during the holidays, or you simply want to get your friends together for a hoorah before the holiday break, then these Friendsgiving tips are perfect for you! Tablescape Choose the right tablescape for you and your guests. Ask yourself […]