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Essential Packing Tips for College

Essential Packing Tips for College

This page is your go-to guide for creating a list of essential packing for college. Once you've signed up for Collegeboxes, it's time to start packing! Save time and space by packing for college with only the essentials. Double-check to see what your college allows...

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Should I Work Part Time During College?

Should I Work Part Time During College?

When moving to college, college students should construct a financial plan each year. Many students worry about whether financial aid will be sufficient to help with tuition. They usually want some extra cash to spend while embracing their new school and the...

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Preparing for Freshman Year of College

Preparing for Freshman Year of College

Freshman Year Applications You've decided you want to go to college after high school. Now what? First, you'll want to consider where you'd like to be for your freshman year at college. Once you have a few schools in mind, find out the following: Application...

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Preparing for College Move-In

Preparing for College Move-In

Preparing for your college move-in as a freshman is stressful. You may be thinking “What should I take to school? What kind of essentials do I need for dorm room living?” This college shopping list will help you create a moving plan and make shopping easier. Depending...

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10 College Date Ideas that are Fun and Affordable

10 College Date Ideas that are Fun and Affordable

Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash Planning out the perfect date is not always the easiest thing to do. You ask, where should we go? Or what should we do? As a college student struggling with money for books, food, and classes, date ideas get even harder to choose. If...

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10 Inexpensive College Meals

10 Inexpensive College Meals

College can be some of the most fun and exciting years of your life. However, you may need to budget your spending during your time in school. Budgeting for meals can be difficult, but that's why we're here to help! Here's a list of 10 inexpensive college meals. 10...

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College Packing Using Collegeboxes

College Packing Using Collegeboxes

College packing using Collegeboxes is a breeze. Whether you’re gearing up for your first semester of college or moving back home for summer, we’re here to make it easier. This blog will give helpful tips when packing for college.

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4 Tips to Survive Summer School

4 Tips to Survive Summer School

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been waiting for summer all year. Fantasizing about it during the cold winter days, in the middle of an assignment, or when studying for those ever-stressful midterms and finals. The words 'summer school' aren’t even allowed in your...

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3 Fun Ways to Cure Summer Boredom

3 Fun Ways to Cure Summer Boredom

So, you survived finals week and you’re officially on summer break. Congratulations! If you’re anything like us, then you’ve been dreaming of summer days where you can lay around all day and watch Netflix with no responsibilities. So, good news: You WILL have plenty...

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Small Scale Moving: Making a Small Move a Success

Small Scale Moving: Making a Small Move a Success

You won't necessarily need a 26' U-Haul truck every time you move. In fact, a decent percentage of moves are small and occur just between apartments. Whether you are about to begin dorm life, switch your office space, or help Mom and Dad move into a retirement...

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How to Make Friends in College

How to Make Friends in College

For most, college years are some of the best years of your life, but just because college will be fun doesn't mean that it will be easy. Everything (clubs, homework, studying, etc.) will be twice as hard and time-consuming. The trick to college is learning how to...

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Moving to Harvard University

Moving to Harvard University

Can you believe you are going to one of the most prestigious schools in the world in a few weeks? Are you ready to rub elbows with some of the most intelligent minds from all around the globe? Before you get too excited about moving to Harvard University make...

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