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Winter break is fast approaching and that means a solid three to four weeks off for a lot of college students, which is amazing. It’s a well-deserved break from all the cramming for finals and allows for a good amount of time back home with family and friends. But if you are currently living in an […]

College living situations can be pretty tricky at times. To rent or not to rent? Clearly, both dorms and off-campus apartments each have their advantages and disadvantages, but which option is ideal for you? College Dorms First, let’s take a look at dorm life. At many colleges and universities, if you aren’t a commuter, you are […]

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There are many benefits to keeping your living space clean and organized. Being clutter-free means that there are fewer distractions and you can easily find your highlighter or favorite shirt to wear to class the next morning. Another bonus is that you can invite your friends over at any time without feeling embarrassed about your […]

A mini refrigerator is an important asset for every college student and more or less a necessity. A compact refrigerator in your dorm room will make anyone feel more at home. It can store beverages, snacks, milk, leftover food and perhaps even that special treat brought from home! What you stock your fridge with will determine […]

So now you are living back at home with your parents during the summer. How has that been going for you? Uh huh…that’s what we thought. Once you get that taste of freedom, it’s hard to go back to how it used to be. However, we have a little news for you, it isn’t easy […]

A great summer job is hard to find. Ideally, you would make enough money to fund your summer adventures and leave some for the remainder of the school year, all while managing to enjoy some quality time with friends and family. Hard, but not impossible! Let me share some wisdom from my very own summer […]

ForRentUniversity.com® certainly hopes summer has been treating you well. Whether taking it easy or hitting up the summer classes to get ahead, everyone should stop and celebrate America! The Fourth of July is just around the corner and America wants you to have a good time. Seriously, we asked her. She said it was cool. […]

Odds are, if you are currently in college, you may not be the richest person in the world. College and being broke go hand in hand. It’s like they were made for each other. And thanks to student loans, most college grads STILL know the feeling. There comes a time during your college career where […]

It’s the final weeks of your very last spring semester of college and graduation is right around the corner. You’ve made it! You’ve dedicated yourself and worked hard to get to this point and now it’s time to enjoy it! Well, almost. The light at the end of tunnel is just in sight but you still have […]

College is one of the best times of your life. You are learning, meeting new people, experiencing new things…but, at some point during those four years, we have all wished on more than one occasion that we had just a little more spending money. We get it – with studying, social time and the many […]

College is more than likely the first time your child really is out there on their own. It takes awhile to get your bearings, which is why so many college freshman live off ramen noodles and save all their laundry for when they come home. They will figure out how to take care of themselves […]

Moving into a college apartment for the first time can be expensive. Here's five college student apartment hacks to save money and space in your new home

Learn how to beat the Freshman 15 with our easy-to-make, healthy Twice Baked Southwestern Sweet Potato and Flavorful Vegetable Quesadilla recipes!

Sometimes you have to get a little creative with meals in your dorm rooms, here's 5 Healthy Dorm Room Recipes to get you started!