This is not a sponsored post. I am just a Target junky, and college student on a budget. So, I love to save a buck whenever possible, and I wanted to share some ways that I have been saving. 1. Target REDcard I don’t know why I didn’t get this sooner. I got the debit…
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HOW ALMOST FAINTING TURNED INTO MEETING MAT KEARNEY
So, I know what you’re thinking. The fainting is supposed to come after an encounter with one of the coolest people on the planet, isn’t it? However, almost passing out had nothing to do with being starstruck. Here, I’ll set the scene: It’s our fourth year of going to Basilica Block Party hosted by Cities…
Read MoreA BAD CASE OF WANDERLUST
I love traveling. In an ideal world I would be able to spend a year just exploring. There are so many places I want to see and things that I want to do abroad. My freshman year the first project we had in my production class was making a TV poster with an idea of…
Read More14 THINGS TO THANK YOUR ROOMMATES FOR
One of the fun things about getting out of the dorms is that you have the opportunity to live with more of your friends. At first it seems like one big sleepover. Then, slowly you realize that having roommates is so much more than that. And there are so many things to thank your college…
Read More13 THINGS I LEARNED HALFWAY THROUGH COLLEGE
After my first semester of college I wrote a post called, “10 Things You Learn At College.” It was the first time that I saw a post really take off. To this date it is still one of my top-viewed blog posts. Looking back on it makes me laugh a little bit. I still believe…
Read MoreCURRENTLY // JUNE ’15
Listening to // “I Need Your Love” by Shaggy. I heard this song on the radio the other day and instantly loved it. The lyrics are pretty simple–it says “I need your love” a million times. It’s a good one, though. Shopping for// I have been focusing on eating more fruits and vegetables lately, so…
Read MoreTHE ETHICS OF CRUSHES
My first crush was Tyler in the first grade. He lived in my neighborhood, and we rode the bus together. To be honest, I don’t remember much else about him, but at six years old I discovered what it was like to get that little flutter in your heart that says you like someone. Crushes…
Read MoreSHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?
Unfortunately, sometimes a job is just a job. It is a means to an end, and you might not have any intention of staying in the field you are currently working in. Whether it is a transitional stage in your career or you are trying to make some money to get through college, you have…
Read MoreWHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A MINNESOTAN AT A WISCONSIN SCHOOL
Choosing Madison over the University of Minnesota was a no-brainer for many of us. But our experience here is a little different than people who are from Wisconsin. When you are a Minnesotan at a Wisconsin school: You automatically have a connection any time you meet someone else from Minnesota. You constantly have the “Pop…
Read MoreHOW TO SURVIVE FINALS AS TOLD BY MINDY KALING
That time of year is here again. Summer is so close, but it might feel like a lifetime away. Here are some tips for surviving finals week: Step 1: Make sure to stay comfortable. The weather is warming up, and everyone is excited to bring out their spring wardrobe. Just remember to keep it comfy.…
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