Most simply put, subletting is letting someone else stay at your property for a set period of time without signing onto a full contract. Most sublet situations are beneficial for both parties -- someone needs a place to stay for a short period of time while the other...
Congratulations on your choice to learn beyond the walls of a university! Studying abroad is a great opportunity to learn in a different environment while taking in new sights and a new culture, but figuring out what to pack and what to do with your belongings can be...
We all learned The Golden Rule at an early age: treat others as you would like to be treated. However, there are many golden rules when it comes to being a good housemate and if followed correctly, will allow you peace and serenity without the heartache of living with...
Moving into your first apartment can be an intimidating process. You're moved out of college, your parents are no longer there to hold your hand and this is your money on the line now. So you need to be more than prepared! Here are a few precautions you should take...
Congratulations, you’ve conquered high school and have moved to college to start the next chapter of life. This is a time of exploration, growing up and finding yourself. Although it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, there are some things that shouldn’t be...
You've just moved to college and classes are right around the corner. Adjusting to the first week of college after summer vacation can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you survive the first week of school: Settle in before classes start. The few days prior to...
If you are moving to Texas A&M, congratulations on your decision to become an Aggie! If you don’t know, an Aggie is a student at Texas A&M. TAMU is the largest university in Texas, and offers ample student life activities that span from athletics to the Corps...
Congratulations on being accepted into the University of Georgia. While the costumed mascot at your school is Hairy Dawg, the more traditional English Bulldog named "Uga" also makes an appearance at each home and away game. The current mascot is Uga IX. He is...
Going home for summer break is a time of mixed emotions. You have one more round of finals behind you (whew!), but now you’ve got to arrange to store or ship your belongings from your dorm while you go home for the summer. The good news? There’s no need to stress. In...
When you weren’t spending nights studying for seemingly pointless prerequisite classes, you were probably eating Ramen noodles and trying to remember when the last time you did laundry was. Living in the dorms was a unique experience, but now you’re ready to...
It seems like the trending topic this week is moving to college. You know it's about that time when you live in a college town and all you see is U-Haul trucks! There are a lot of factors to consider when you're moving to college or moving a family member to college....