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10 Things To Do At Home Over Spring Break

Make the best of your time off!

Missouri State University

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I know that not everyone is lucky enough to go on a vacation to a beach over their spring break every year, and that's totally okay! Here are some fun things that you can do if you are at home over the break. I've had more spring breaks that not at home and these things have kept me busy!

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Graduation

10 Things Rutgers Seniors Need To Check Off Their College Bucket List Before Graduating

There are numerous art exhibits that are updated often and which sometimes include art from Mason Gross students. The variety and the beauty of all the art present make the museum definitely worth the trip.

Rutgers University

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10 Things Rutgers Seniors Need To Check Off Their College Bucket List Before Graduating

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No matter the college year you're in presently, it is never too late to try new experiences here at Rutgers. There is so much to see and do. Here is my list of must-do activities before graduation I have done which have made my time here so special and memorable.

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Health Wellness

Set Yourself Up For Success By Waking Up In The Morning Without Touching Your Phone

Plan your day in your head. Count your blessings. Those two minutes may change your entire day.

Temple University

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When you wake up, what is the first thing you do? The first thing you think of? Do you reach for your phone right away? Does your brain just scream "ugh?" Do you take the time to focus yourself for the day?

Those first two minutes when you wake up is the time where your brain kicks into gear and your body responds. What kind of energy do you want feed your mind and body within those two minutes? For me, I usually reach right for my phone. Checking my notifications, responding to emails right away, watching every story on Instagram and Snapchat to see what I missed the nigh before. I didn't realize how this may be affecting my start to the day until I tried something different this morning.

When I woke up this morning, I decided to do nothing but wake up. I didn't sleepily scroll through my Instagram or texts. I just laid there. I let myself toss and turn a little bit, letting my eyes open without force and my brain to turn on without some screen fogging my initial thought process. Most importantly, I allowed my brain to kick into gear and begin to think.

Things started to click when I actually woke up. I was mapping out my day in my head, setting mini goals for myself. "I need to be done work by 4:00 in order to get to the gym by 5:00. When I'm done the gym, then I can get my to-do list done." I got out of bed ready for the tasks I had to accomplish that day. I actually didn't even check my phone until I was out the door headed for work.

I sat in my Uber with such a clear mind and positive attitude. I began to count all the things I was grateful for. I went to work and kicked butt. I went to the gym. I met up with a friend afterwards for drinks. I got my to-do list done. I went to bed at 9:00PM. I woke up the next day in a great mood.

Long story short, set yourself up for success in the morning by waking up. Yes, you heard me... Wake up! Don't grab your phone or turn on the radio. Just lay there and allow your brain to kick into gear. Plan your day in your head. Count your blessings. Those two minutes may change your entire day.

Student Life

19 Things I Want To Be Before I'm Not 19 Anymore

I want to be so much more than just 19.

University of Georgia

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19 Things I Want To Be Before I'm Not 19 Anymore

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Turning 19 is weird. It is my last year being a teenager. I feel old. I feel like I should have my life together, but I still don't know how to use a coffee maker that isn't a keruig. I feel like i'm kinda an adult, but also, not at all. College is a weird mix of not knowing anything going on in your life while simultaneous feeling like you know it all. To celebrate this awkward age, here I am reflecting on everything I want to be at my next. This is going to be cheesy. I'm going to sound like a fortune cookie. I'm going to get kitty-pool-level deep. I'm going to be 19.

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Arts Entertainment

8 Last-Minute To-Dos Before Classes Begin

This checklist is about to save your neck.

West Chester University

8 Last-Minute To-Dos Before Classes Begin

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If you haven't started classes already, you're about to. Whether your school is a long way from home or close enough to commute to, this is a hectic time for everyone—you, your parents, the financial aid department…the list goes on. It's almost a guarantee that you will forget something important or the unexpected will occur when you arrive. Here are the things those online college packing lists won't include.

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Lifestyles

You Need To Start Bullet Journaling Because It's Perfect For Everyone

All you have to do is pick out a journal and a trusty pen.

University of Central Florida

You Need To Start Bullet Journaling Because It's Perfect For Everyone

Matthew Henry

Around this time last year, I was obsessed with bullet journaling. I had discovered bullet journaling through Pinterest and I loved the idea that I was able to be creative with what I loved to do: plan my life. Specifically, I used the basis of bullet journaling to make my own weekly planner. I am very picky about the layout and design of a planner that it made all the sense to make my own through bullet journaling.

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Make the best of your time off!

1. Binge a Show on Netflix

2. Have a Photoshoot with Friends

3. Picnic at the Park

4. Road Trip Somewhere Close

5. Read A Book

6. Spend Quality Time with Family

7. Try a New Restaurant

8. Pamper Yourself

9. Go Hiking

10. Go to an Amusement Park

There are numerous art exhibits that are updated often and which sometimes include art from Mason Gross students. The variety and the beauty of all the art present make the museum definitely worth the trip.

1. Tour all of the campuses fully

2. Attend a sports game

3. Explore Easton Avenue and New Brunswick food

4. Eat a fat sandwich

5. Scarlet Day of Service

6. Attend some clubs and run for a position

7. Participate in Bed Races

8. Visit the Zimmerli Art Museum

9. Do the Tower Jump

10. Take the underwater basket weaving class

Plan your day in your head. Count your blessings. Those two minutes may change your entire day.

I want to be so much more than just 19.

1. I want to be VULNERABLE

2. I want to be RESILIENT

3. I want to be POWERFUL

4. I want to be KIND

5. I want to be LOVING

6. I want to be PATIENT

7. I want to be CONFIDENT

8. I want to be CARING

9. I want to be PEACEFUL

10. I want to be PASSIONATE

11. I want to be OBSERVANT

12. I want to be JOYFUL

13. I want to be PURPOSEFUL

14. I want to be MEMORABLE

15. I want to be HOPEFUL

16. I want to be FREE

17. I want to be INDEPENDENT

18. I want to be MYSELF

19. I want to be PROUD

This checklist is about to save your neck.

1. If you’re able, go to campus beforehand to locate your classes.

2. If you don’t have a budget already, make. One. Now.

3. Study your schedule like it's a final.

4. If you're living on campus, clean your room at home before you go.

5. Plan a night out with your chums at home.

6. If you drive, make sure your machine is drivable.

7. Get your important documentation together.

8. Look at your school's event calendar!

All you have to do is pick out a journal and a trusty pen.

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