Getting up early on a beautiful, sunny day is tough enough – but getting up and feeling beautiful all day? Welll shiii…that’s hard. Science shows that early risers are happier, healthier and more productive than night owls. So, if you’re trying to figure out how to find more hours in the day, setting an alarm for daybreak might be the answer.

Going home for the holidays can be a real drag when you’re used to your own space and freedom. If you’re hell no’ing the idea of a big family Thanksgiving and the inevitably boring “how’s school?” questioning or you simply can’t afford the ticket to get there, we have a few options so that you’re not curled up in the corner of your

The end-of-the-semester clock is ticking down – before you know it, finals will be here. If you have spent more time this semester studying your Snapchat feed than your textbooks, consider yourself officially warned that it’s time to um…snap (ba dum tss) into gear. If you’re not sure how to even begin digging into your class notes, there are a

Nothing fills a college student with more anxiety or dread than a big exam. The days and weeks leading up to a test – or, sometimes, a cluster of several tests – are fraught with stress and tension, and relaxing often seems impossible. Have no fear – if you’re looking to decompress, we have seven surefire ways to calm you

Your study habits (or lack thereof) can make or break your test performance. To avoid spinning your wheels and (hopefully) give your GPA a boost, avoid these crappy study do nots. (Not donuts. Never avoid donuts.) Very bad study partners. Best friends are great, aren’t they? They are always available, they come over to help you study, you can laugh about stupid shit

Let’s be honest, homework is the literal last thing you want to do. Ever. But regardless of how badly you wish that those term papers would just write themselves, you eventually have to face the music and get them done. So, how do you get yourself motivated when you’re a master procrastinator? Be realistic about your study spot. If there

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  Midterms. While there aren’t a ton of shortcuts and ways to sugarcoat the reality of copious amounts of tests and papers you must get through within just a few days of each other, there are some ways to ease the pain. 1 Caffeine, caffeine, caffeine. Whether your poison is soda, coffee or energy drinks, make sure that you’re fully

  Dating is tricky – especially on a college campus. Although it might seem like you have plenty of options, the social scene can be small – make a mistake and you’re stuck with awkward encounters at parties for four years. If I could go back and do it all over again, I’d do the whole college dating thing way

Not every college student gets to experience campus life. According to U.S. News and World Report, nearly 20 percent of incoming college freshman are commuters and many large universities report that the majority of students are commuters – in the case of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, this number reaches a whopping 90 percent. While it’s true that

Whether your roommate is your best friend or a complete stranger, living with another person is tough. Sharing space with others means that you don’t always get to do what you want – and walking around naked is usually out of the question. And while no one is perfect – and you’re bound to piss people off once or twice

We get it: There are parties to attend, friends to make and activities to join. But amidst all of the fun that comes with the first few weeks of school, there’s also – you know – classes. And some of you might actually be determined to make your mark scholastically this year. Believe it or not, being a straight-A student

If you’re gearing up to start college in the fall, chances are that you have a long back-to-school list full of dorm room essentials, school supplies and other “must haves” to prepare you for the next phase in your life. Unfortunately, the expenses of going away to college can be dizzying and finding a place where you can cut corners

  As summer rolls along, a quick look at your bank account might reveal an unpleasant fact: You’ve blown through your savings and it looks like you’ll be eating ramen for the rest of the year. Well, have no fear – there are plenty of ways you can earn some cash without the hassle of committing yourself to a part-time