At some point in life, you’re going to have to grow up and, like, figure things out yourself. That means you’re going to have to do things on your own without asking anyone else for help. This doesn’t include things like putting together furniture and raising a child, because those things you should probably always…
6 Things You Should Stop Asking Your Parents Before Turning 30

9 Unique Etsy Wedding Gifts Every Couple Will Love

It’s that time of year again to hit the open bar heavy, curse through the heels, and poorly hide your romantic apathy because wedding season is in full force and it’s not leaving any survivors. This time around, why not surprise the new love birds by getting the duo something a little cuter than a can opener…
6 Classes I Wish I Could Have Taken In College To Prepare Me For The Real World

Six weeks before graduating college with a 3.XX GPA, I should feel more prepared for professional life than anyone. But while my classes have taught me how to master that five paragraph essay on the fly, they’ve provided considerably less guidance in the way of career prep. Thanks to my career center’s interview prep and…
8 Ways You Can Make Packing And Traveling Less Stressful

So many people show up completely unprepared for their vacation. I’ve seen summer sightseers hit Alaska without a pair of pants, wild wanderers on the edge of Ecuador without a map, and completely prepared pilgrims who return home to an empty house. If you travel abroad, even the premier resorts won’t be able to offer…
7 Things You Have To Look Forward To After Graduating From College

Graduating college sucks. You go from having your life planned out to having your life up in the air. You not only have to say bye to seeing friends all the time, but you have to say bye to friends in general. You have to learn to exist on your own in the world and chances are,…
Why I’m Thinking About Graduate School and Why You Should Too

There are some common questions you hear as you go through the game of life. After high school: “What college are you attending?” After marriage: “When are you having kids?” And after college: “Are you thinking about Graduate School?” Whenever I came across that last question, I normally answered with a groan, or a long, drawn-out…