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Need help losing weight and staying healthy? Lost in the High School haze? Need help planning for and finding the “right” college? Check here, often, for great advice and tips, from our renowned experts.
Meet Samie, our newest columnist!
hey ladies- my name's samie. I give advice to all those teenagers out there just like me. We go through the same stuff. If you need some good advice that won't lead you to that difficult spot in your life, ask me. I've been there, done that. AskSamie.
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Off to College - Part 3 Packing
Keep these tips in mind. Make a list of all clothing you may need. If you live close to home, you may want to keep heavy sweaters and coats at home until the weather changes. Consider packing easy-to-care-for clothing; dry cleaning may not be available or convenient or may not fit within your student budget. Take a few nicer, fun ‘evening’ items for those campus parties. However, make sure the bulk of your clothing is comfortable. You will be putting in long hours at the library so comfort is critically important. Think ‘layering’. Your classrooms may be over-heated but the library may feel like a freezer! Don’t forget to pack some work out clothing including your running shoes: you will want to avoid gaining the famous ‘freshman 15’. If you are driving to school, pack your clothing in storage containers. You will save on the number of boxes that you use plus you can use the containers for storage in your room. If you are shipping your stuff, make sure the items are packed properly using the correct packing materials. These items can be purchased at your local ‘pack and ship’ store. Be smart about what you ship—don’t spend $40 to ship a $50 room fan. If possible, try to purchase these type of items at stores close to campus.Off If you are not traveling to school by car, purchase items such as toiletries at stores near campus to save on shipping bills. Don’t over pack! Dorm rooms are very small with little storage. Ask yourself –‘do I really need to take this’ when packing.
Off to College-–Part 1 Getting Organized
Are you going off to college for the first time-or are you a ‘veteran'?
great advice about school, college and a whole lot more
Ellen is our school guidance and strategic college-planning expert who will provide you with tons of great insider tips and best practices that will help you chart your course through these challenging four years of high school so you will land at the college of your choice that best matches who you are!
Meet Dr. Susan Bartell
Heart of Gold℠ is thrilled to welcome Dr. Susan Bartell, a psychologist, and our health & fitness expert who has been helping teen and preteen girls and their parents for over fifteen years.
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