8 Clean Eating Tips for College Students
March 31, 2020 | Clemson Student Life
Clean eating is a healthy living method that encourages you to eat more whole, nutritious food instead of processed options. Different from a specific diet, clean eating is more of a lifestyle change to create balanced and healthy routines. To embrace healthier habits at college, try these eight clean eating tips.
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February 27, 2020 | Clemson Student Life
Accumulating possessions is a part of life, but you might be asking yourself, how much stuff is too much? A smaller living space in college (such as a dorm room or apartment) can leave you feeling crowded and overwhelmed with all of your possessions. It’s not an ideal feeling to have when you’re trying to focus on excelling in school and preparing for the real world. If you find yourself feeling this way, it might be time to embrace the trend of minimalism.
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January 30, 2020 | Clemson Student Life
If you’re an EPOCH resident who has signed a lease, but taking a semester abroad or taking time off, you might be worried about what to do. While you want to keep your amazing room, apartment and roommate setup, you don’t want to be on the hook for covering your portion of the monthly rent. Don’t stress! This is a common occurrence with university communities. We call it a lease takeover (LTO), where you find another student to sublet your room for a designated period, typically a semester.
To navigate your lease take over, use these tips and resources.
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January 28, 2020 | Clemson Student Life
You might notice as soon as the holiday season ends, all advertisements, marketing, and retail stores start promoting another winter holiday—Valentine’s Day. This loved-fueled celebration is right around the corner, and contrary to popular opinion, it can be a fun day for everyone.
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December 20, 2019 | Clemson Student Life
If you are a human being who functions in the world, then you are familiar with New Year’s resolutions and, most likely, have written some for yourself at one point. But chances are, you’re also no stranger to how difficult it can be to maintain those resolutions past January 31—and you are not alone. An estimated 80 percent of Americans are not optimistic about sticking to their resolutions, and another 42 percent think it’s a “pointless” ritual to begin with, based on a survey from YouGov.
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December 4, 2019 | Clemson Student Life
As the holidays approach, you may consider having one last party before everyone heads in separate directions for winter break. Timing a party around the holidays and finals can be tricky, but it can also be one of the best stress-relieving ways to wind down and celebrate a successful semester. Use these simple college holiday party ideas to plan your gathering.
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November 14, 2019 | Clemson Student Life
It’s that time of year again—crowded malls, endless lines and driving across town hunting down deals. Thanks to Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanksgiving when many online retailers have Black Friday-level deals), you can avoid that.
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October 29, 2019 | Campus Life at Clemson University
College football in the south is kind of a big deal. From a three-time, national title-winning team to all-day tailgates, Saturdays in Clemson are hard to beat. While football games and tailgating can be loads of fun, a little planning is necessary to ensure your day is a success. We’ve chatted with upperclassmen and Tiger Alumni to get the best insider Clemson Tailgating Tips.
… Continue readingAvoid Common College Stressors as the Holidays Approach
October 17, 2019 | Clemson Student Life
It’s almost time for winter break! And though for some that may be the best news they’ve heard all week, for others it brings anxiety. There are a ton of things that can add to your stress level as the end of your first semester draws near. Here’s how to avoid or better manage those college stressors so that your last few weeks aren’t anxiety-ridden, and your winter break is happy and fun.
… Continue readingStudy Tips for College Freshmen: A Beginner’s Guide
September 26, 2019 | Clemson Student Life
Establishing good study habits is essential for achieving success in college. Unfortunately, you’ll likely quickly realize your high school study routine won’t cut it for your college classes. The transition from high school to college can be difficult, especially academically. Class sizes are much larger and professors tend to be less personally involved than high school teachers.
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