As a college student, I was always looking to lower my expenses. I started by finding a cheap off-campus apartment that I shared with two roommates. The apartment was close enough to campus that I […]
Ultimate Healthy College Grocery List
A dorm-friendly healthy college grocery list… There are many reasons why you should consider buying your groceries during college. First, to save money. Expenses during college are very high. Therefore, it makes sense to try […]
Easiest Way to Pursue a Fully Funded PhD
When I started researching Ph.D. programs, I did not know much about the admission process or funding. I asked a few professors for their advice. The most useful piece of advice I received was: “Only […]
GRE or GMAT for Engineers: Which one to take?
Which one is better? GRE or GMAT for engineers? The majority of graduate schools in the United States require applicants to take at least one standardized test. GMAT and GRE are the most common graduate-level […]
GRE vs GMAT for MBA – Which test should I take?
For many years, the GMAT used to be the only standardized test for MBA admissions. That is not the case anymore. Every year, more business schools start accepting GRE scores as well. Now, most applicants […]
Dorm Room Essentials on a Budget
As a recent college grad, I thought it would be useful to share a Dorm Room Essentials list. There are a few articles online about this topic, but none of them takes the budget aspect […]
Dorm Furniture Ideas – Storage and Decor
When I moved into the college dorms, I realized the footprint was smaller than I expected. It was so convenient to live on campus, but organizing your belonging in such a small space was going […]
How I got tested for COVID-19 in Arizona – COVID-19 Test
In the third week of March, I received my results from a COVID-19 test. It was positive. I wanted to write about my story with coronavirus from the very beginning, including initial symptoms and testing. […]
Dorm Chairs – Inexpensive and Comfy Options
As a college student, dorm rooms offer a great advantage: living on campus and belonging to the community. However, dorm rooms tend to be very small and plain. This post describes a few ideas for […]
Dorm Headboard Ideas and Alternate Options
Are you looking to customize your dorm room? Dorm rooms are usually very basic, with plain colors and only a bed and a desk. Adding a few pieces can make your dorm room look more […]