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How Much Are You Spending On Coffee?
Doing the Math on Those Lattes The price of coffee in different shops differs dramatically, but it's probably safe to say that your favorite coffee drinks cost you between $2 and $5. If you're drinking one cup of coffee a day, that's between $14 and $35 every week,...
The Truth Behind All-Nighters
Your Memory Goes Downhill Sleep is essential to remembering all those finals facts you'll have to regurgitate in your exams. When you sleep, the very cycles of your sleep help cement your memories in your mind. Pulling an all-nighter deprives your brain of the chance...
Pack or Scrap? A Guide to Purging After College Graduation
Whether it took you four years or ten to earn that cap and gown, you’ve got a whole world of exciting possibilities ahead. But one unexciting aspect of graduating may still stand between you and the future: sorting through all the stuff you’ve accumulated throughout...
Go Minimal This Semester
Prevent Clutter Take a good look around your room, and think about the stuff that serves little purpose or the items you haven't picked up in weeks. Although some people place sentimental value on things, there is very little need for a lot of the stuff we have. If...
5 Stores for a Cheap and Stylish College Wardrobe
Forever 21 Forever 21 offers convenient and affordable shopping for college students and always seems to feature the latest trends. If you're looking for something specific, head to Forever 21's website, where you can search for exactly the things you want to wear....
Outfitting Your Dorm Room Kitchen
Mini Fridge The mini fridge is a must-have for any dorm room kitchen. Space is precious in these small refrigerators, so be smart about what you buy at the grocery store. For example, instead of taking up space with bottles of ketchup and mustard, grab a few extra...
Ditch the DVDs: The 7 Best Streaming Services for College Students
Netflix Price: $8.99/mo. Netflix is the company that made streaming a national phenomenon, and it remains fiercely competitive. It has over 6,000 movies, over 1,500 TV shows, and sports popular original series like Orange Is the New Black, House of Cards, and...
The 5 Best Dorm Room Gadgets That You’ve Never Heard Of
Nimbus Smart Dashboard This device syncs with your phone and tells you everything you need to know in advance. With four dials, this gadget can tell you what traffic is like if you have an off-campus meeting, what the weather is like, and even how many Facebook likes...
6 Dorm-Friendly TVs for Less Than $500
Vizio M43-C1 LED Smart TV At just under $500, the Vizio M43-C1 offers the best picture quality with high contrast ratios, meaning its blacks are twice as dark and its whites are twice as bright as some of its competitors. This high contrast makes it perfect for...
The 8 Best Fast Food Restaurants for Your Dollar
McDonald's With its infamous dollar menu, McDonald's is a popular spot for students on a budget. Walk up to the counter or hit the drive-thru to get a tasty cheeseburger and fries for only a few bucks. Don't forget about the cheap coffee and all-day breakfast options,...