So, I posted a fun little #ootd on Instagram a couple of weeks ago during my first round of exams with the caption, “dress well, test well?”, and it got me thinking about how perfect a blog post all about how to…
Plan With Me: College Planning 101!
Well, the last time I sat down to write a blog post was about 3 weeks ago because the first few weeks of class are by far the most chaotic and exciting weeks of maybe the entire year. Tuition is…
FYI Friday: Excel Grade Calculator!
Remember way back in May right before finals when you were using your TI-84 plus to frantically figure out what was the highest grade you needed to pull off a C in your ECON 101 class? Remember having to redo…
My Current Obsessions
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15 Ways to Get and Keep Your Life Together
This post contains a few affiliate links. This won’t change the price of the products; we’ll just make a few dollars from your purchase! Thanks for supporting The Swirl Blog. In honor of me successfully getting through the first week…
#BloggersBTS Week 3: College Desk Organization!
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My Fall Semester Goals
Classes start in two days. Man, this summer flew. I’m ready for this new semester even though it is going to be tough. Of course, we gotta keep it positive, and I think with the right motivation and smart goal setting, I…
12 Ways to Kick Off Your Fall Semester
I’ve read a lot of blogs about how terrible sophomore year can be–it does make sense between the harder classes and extra distance between your hall mate best friends–sophomore year could be a bust. But, I like to stay positive so…
BloggersBTS Week 2: Organize With Me!
This post contains a few affiliate links. This won’t change the price of the products; we’ll just make a few dollars from your purchase! Thanks for supporting The Swirl Blog. At this time of year, I’m all about organizing because…
100 Things to Know Before College
1. You are about to embark on a journey that will be terrifying, exciting, and downright unpredictable. 2. Make mistakes and learn from them. 3. Never go a day without dessert, life is too short. 4. Social media is a…
A College Girl’s Style Guide: Outfits for Every Campus Occasion
A week ago, I came across a tweet from Cathleen over at ClassyCathleen who was calling for bloggers to participate in her #BloggersBTS link up [bloggers share other bloggers posts surrounding a general theme] that she’s hosting with Nicole over at…
Planning For Planners Part 3: The Plum Paper Planner
Tomorrow marks the beginning of August, the official back to school [BTS] month. Target has their school supplies stocked to the brim, American Eagle preps to sell thousands of pairs of denim jeans, and college girls, and their mothers, run…