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5 Ways to Burst the College “Bubble”
Sometimes, going to college can mean feeling like you live in a “college bubble.” You take classes on campus, hang out on campus, and probably eat and sleep on or near campus as well. The constant hustle and bustle of…
Exam Pep Talk
I know that the end of any semester can be really distracting. In the winter, you have the holidays to look forward to (and decorate for), and in the spring you have all that nice weather to enjoy! However, it’s…
Real Talk: 10 Ways to be More Independent in College!
I’ve always been a very independent person and I think it’s time for me to spread some wisdom. Let me tell you, college becomes a really hard place for people who aren’t independent. “How do you know that?””How are you so…
DIY Memory Jar
While Facebook and Instagram are great for documenting memories, sometimes you just need a fun way to preserve those funny quotes, embarrassing moments, or general shenanigans that always seem to happen when you’re with your friends! This year, my roommates…
7 Must-Have Items to Add to Your College Packing List
If you’re like me, you definitely spent the greater part of the summer after your senior year of high school scouring Pinterest for all the tips you could find about what to bring and what not to bring to college….
Real Talk: Perfection and Letting Go of Straight A’s
I was that student who had a mental breakdown if I got any grade below a 90 on anything in high school. Whether it was a vocabulary quiz or a final exam, I wouldn’t want to settle for anything less…
A College Girl’s Guide: Splurge vs. Save
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. I haven’t been shopping for a while. I was saving…
9 Easy Dining Hall Recipes You Haven’t Tried Yet
It’s February 17th, and if you’re like me, you’re probably sick of the same food that your dining hall has been serving up since August. Although the prospect of all-you-can-eat pizza was appealing at one point, you’ve grown tired of…
My Ultimate Study Playlist!
So, I’ve raved about Spotify in a lot of my blog posts before and today is no exception. I love love love all the features of Spotify. I’m not sponsored by them either and I receive no benefits by telling…
Chocolate Triple Threat Brownies!
I don’t know about you, but when I’m feeling stressed, I’m always in the mood for three things: chocolate Scandal chocolate Luckily, my favorite show can be streamed on Netflix – all four seasons, too! Literally, my semester wouldn’t be complete…
A Letter to Spring Semester
Dear Spring Semester, You’ve got a lot to live up to and a lot of slack to make up for. I’m exhausted and the cold-ish winter weather that’s coming will put a damper on my spirits. I’m entering into a slight,…