Moving Into Your First College Apartment

One of the most common feelings for all college kids is the feeling of homesickness. They know they want to be independent of their Mom and Dad, but they don't necessarily want to be away from the things that made life feel safe and familiar. The good news is that there are so many ways to make your first college apartment feel like home. Being in dorms is different: you are in a room you likely share with someone else. However, in an apartment? You have way more space to spread out and make it feel like home. 

So, before you start planning your games room with classic arcade games for sale, start thinking of the basics that make your new college home the place to be. Below, we’ve got some tips and tricks for transforming your space.

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  • Spring Clean - But All Year

Before you can start making the place feel like home, you need to gut it entirely and clean it thoroughly. Make sure that the carpet under the sofa is as clean as the carpet in the rest of the room. Donate things you don’t want, sell the things in good condition and make it a space that you can comfortably clean all year around. Use your space as efficiently as possible, as it’s likely you won’t necessarily afford a huge amount of it!

  • Invest In Good Storage

College apartments are generally pretty small, which means that you need to get smart about your storage space. Investing in basket storage, closet organizers and shoe storage pockets for the back of the closet doors are a smart idea. You want everything to have a home, so start with the smaller items to avoid clutter.

  • Make A Wish?

Remember we mentioned those arcade games? Well, you need to make a wish list of things that you want in your college apartment. It’s fine if you don’t start out with all of the things on your list; you need to give yourself the time to build up to that amount of money! So, look up ideas on what you’d like to have in your living space, and figure out how to get there.

  • Shop For Deals

Just because you’re in college doesn't mean that you have to spend out tons of cash on new furniture - your college cash won’t stretch. So, go to the bargain shops and head to Craigslist - you’ll find tons of options that people just do not want anymore! 

  • Decorate

Okay, so this one doesn't take very much work. A lick of paint? It can transform any room in the apartment. Mirrors on the walls make the space look bigger, and paintings or posters on the wall add color where you may not be able to add any.


You don’t have to splash the cash to make your new college apartment something wonderful to live in. You want a functional, beautiful space where you can enjoy yourself and feel proud that you have your feeling of home while far away!

Preparing for the SAT

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School can be an incredibly stressful time in your life. Preparing for the SAT is just one of the most anxiety-fueling occasions. Continue reading for our top tips on how to do your very best.

Practice

The SAT is structured in a unique way, so practice is the only chance you have of really getting to grips with that. How it is set out, what the questions are asking of you and how to answer them effectively are all important things to learn. Taking practice and past tests as well checking through mark schemes to see what is expected of you are important. The majority of the test comprises of multiple-choice questions with four possible answers. 

Find your flaws

Knowing the areas in which you struggle will help you to better prepare for the SAT. If mental math is a weakness of yours, you can plan to spend longer practicing that skill than calculator math, for example. Creating a timetable of revision can really help to ensure you have set aside plenty of time in the run up to the test. Although working on the topics that are most challenging for you is important, do not neglect the others too.

Consider a tutor

For some people, SAT test tutoring is a great option. This can be personalized to your own learning style, needs and interests to allow you the best route forward possible. Tuition allows you to have one-to-one instruction entirely focused on you. For some, speaking out in class can be a daunting prospect. This way, you will be able to ask questions without fear of ridicule. 

Work hard in class

Although there are many things that you can do outside of school to improve your chances of succeeding, your best chance is to work hard at school. Listening in class and behaving well are essential. Taking accurate notes will allow you to revise effectively once at home. It is also imperative that you complete all homework tasks expected of you.

Create a calm revision space

When you are revising at home, having a calm, quiet area will increase your chances of success. Although you may feel that you are able to work with the television on or music blaring out, it is very easy to become distracted by noise elsewhere. Getting together with your friends is fun and might seem like a good way of getting some extra test practice in, but, in reality, it is rarely successful. The chances of ending up gossiping about something that happened in school, rather than focusing, are high. If you do not have an area at home where you can work in peace, try somewhere else. Your school or public library might have somewhere you can use. 

Take regular breaks

It might seem like a good idea to cram all your revision in. However, this rarely works for students. Giving yourself regular breaks to allow you to exercise, breathe in some fresh air, eat and drink properly, and socialize is vital. Engaging in your usual hobbies, such as gaming,cosplayand sports, is imperative too, although try to limit the time you use on these.