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How to Focus on Purpose During the Holiday Season

 December 3, 2018  |  

How to Focus on Purpose During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is a perfect time to give back to others in meaningful, sustainable and impactful ways. While we might be preoccupied with finals, travel plans, and holiday shopping, try to take time to focus on purpose. Even college students with limited time and resources can help others and make a difference.

If you aren’t sure how to get involved, the following charities and organizations are within the Clemson community. You can choose to either volunteer or donate to their causes.

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4 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a College Budget

 December 1, 2018  |  

4 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a College Budget

The holiday season is known for cheerful festivities, memorable traditions, and warm togetherness. But it doesn’t come without stress—a familiar friend to college students who are already balancing hectic demands. One tricky part about this time of year is finances, particularly holiday shopping. You want to surprise your family and friends with gifts they’ll adore, but students are on a tight budget.

Between part-time jobs, food, textbooks, and other expenses, it can be difficult to set aside money for gifts. Don’t worry if you can’t afford lavish name-brand items, you can still find meaningful presents. The following tips can seriously decrease the cost of your gift list this holiday season!

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5 Easy Weekend Trips for Clemson Students

 November 12, 2018  |  

5 Easy Weekend Trips for Clemson Students

There’s no doubt that Clemson is one of the best college towns in the country, but sometimes, you want to get out of Tiger Town for the weekend. Well, you’re in luck—EPOCH Clemson is within easy driving distance of fantastic destinations for a weekend adventure. Whether you’re looking for a quick trip to the mountains, or a long weekend by the coast, we’ve uncovered the five of the best weekend trips for Clemson students, that will leave you refreshed and ready to tackle a new week of classes.

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8 Goals You Can Still Set for This Semester

 October 12, 2018  |  

8 Goals You Can Still Set for This Semester

With fall semester well underway, it’s easy to get sucked into the whirlwind of classes, functions and football games and next thing you know it’s holiday break. Now that you’ve adjusted to your class schedule and have a good idea of what the rest of this semester is going to take, it’s time to set some attainable milestones for yourself you can carry over into next semester. Things won’t always go as planned but the bigger picture can be extremely important for staying on track. Here’s a list of eight goals you should set for this semester:

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Advice from a Clemson Alum: 20 Things All Clemson Students Should Know

 August 31, 2018  |  

Advice from a Clemson Alum: 20 Things All Clemson Students Should Know

Whether you are an incoming freshmen or a returning student, you may have an idea of what makes up the Clemson student experience. As a recent Clemson grad, I have been reflecting on what I learned over the past four years and what specifically makes the Clemson experience so unique. Here’s my list of top 20 things all Clemson students should know:

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The Search for a College Roommate: Things to Look For

 August 28, 2018  |  

The Search for a College Roommate: Things to Look For

Whether you are transitioning from high school, or looking for somewhere new to live this semester, learning to live with a college roommate is an experience you’ll never forget. Who you decide to live with during your years at college can significantly impact you in more ways than one. According to an article published by the NY Times, studies show the roommates you are paired with in college can affect everything from academic performance to freshman weight gain.

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