College
It's August, and incoming college freshmen are probably bursting at the seams with excitement, or was 17-year-old me the only one who felt that way? 😂 College is definitely a fun time (except for that twice-a-year panic around Finals Week when you question all the choices you've ever made that landed you in that position), but don't forget that you are still pursuing an education, so here's a post about choosing a career path because it's never too early to start thinking about post-grad life. I also found a post for those of you considering joining sororities and a post about making the most of limited dorm space.
"College Real Talk: Choosing A Career Path" via Living in Full Bloom
"What I Gained from Joining Sorority Life" via The Blonde Lifestyle
"15 Dorm Storage Ideas to Maximize Your Space" by Haley Kellner
Wellness
Of course, while you want to take college seriously, you should also keep your wellbeing in mind because burnout is a real thing, and it can cost you more time and productivity in the long run. This is coming from personal experience because I admit I didn't make the most out of my undergraduate years, so when I was getting my master's, I figured I can sleep when I'm dead and seized every opportunity that came my way. Needless to say, graduating a semester later than planned was the best case scenario, lol.
"10 Things You Should Do to Be the Best Version of Yourself" via Cocktails and Ambition
"5 Ways to Clear Your Head and Get Inspired" via The Classic Brunette
"Why Yoga Should Become Part of Your Self Care Routine" by Carly Thompson
Lifestyle
I also found some lifestyle posts for all y'all incoming freshmen to consider. The first one is my favorite. It's a letter-to-self about embracing your cultural identity. While I'm not bicultural, I can relate in the sense that I struggled in my undergrad years to fit in with the White majority to avoid being other-ed as an Asian woman, so I really think this post can be helpful for my fellow POCs to, if anything, realize that you are not alone in feeling like you've lost your identity. Then, to take it down a notch (or 50 😅), here's a post about becoming a morning person and one about going green.
"Cultural Identity: A Letter to My Younger Self" via Sweating Champagne
"How to (Realistically) Become A Morning Person" via Ampersand
"Beginning Steps for Going Green" via Leslie Nichole
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What is or was your favorite part about college?
