Hey, guys! The myUsearch blog (the one I write for, btw) has a new post featuring the best college blogs to subscribe to on the entire interweb. (Well, the ones written in English, anyway.) Based on “consistently good content on a regular basis”, author Elizabeth Kudner categorized eight blogs that she likes best.
(For the record, Kill Jill For College was named “Best Student Experience Blog”. Ha-cha!)
My newest article for myUsearch, “My Freshman Fears & Concerns”, has been published. Here’s an excerpt:
“First of all, I’m a small town girl. I’ve always lived in a very small community- we’re talking a couple hundred people, at the most. (For the record, these people who say they grew up in a small town of 20,000 have no idea what a small town even is.) The city I’m moving to isn’t exactly huge, to say the least, but it’s still a lot bigger than the place I’m living in now. Keep in mind, I may be from a small town but I have never belonged in a small town. Yes, I may be a little fish but I’m in need of a much bigger pond…”
My new article at myUsearch is up. Check it out for some nifty ideas on cheaper ways to get college textbooks!
Where To Rent & Buy Textbooks Online!
And yay! I got a book in the mail today!: A Girl’s Guide To College by Traci Maynigo.
On a completely unrelated note, I am completely f***ed. Some of you may not know this, but I have an addiction: tattoos. I have three at the moment and they’re all special to me. However, if money were no object, I would have so many more.
Anyway, the city I’m moving to in 20 days has 3 tattoo shops within walking distance of my dorm. And guess what. I just found out about another tattoo shop- and it’s about a five minute walk away.
Dammit.
This sucks because I’ll have to walk by that place all the time and know full well that I can’t afford a new tattoo right now. I have so many ideas for some beautiful tattoos but they cost money and I need every cent I can get at the moment.
Technically, I’m not in college yet… and I’m already feeling the sting of being a broke college student. Awesome.
Well, the first contest here at Kill Jill Goes To College was a bit… anti-climactic. More than one entry would have been nice, but what can ya do. Thus, the winner is Torie Michelle. Her link will be added to the side-menu as soon as I finish this blog entry.
For those of you who were wondering, Torie Michelle’s suggestion for unique storage ideas was: “(1) lofting (2) riser blocks — not cinder blocks, so they should be allowed (3) hanging closet shelves.”
My newest article at myUsearch has been published. Make sure you check it out: Packing For College (Part 2 of 2): 25 Items NOT To Bring.
My newest article on myUsearch was published today. You can check it out by clicking on the link below:
My newest article at myUsearch has been published: GREEN CAREERS FOR A GREENER PLANET. Check it out, if you please.
Listening To: The Faint – Worked Up So Sexual
College Countdown: 93 days
So, it would seem like College X is a bit slack with their deadlines. In February, they said they would update their website calendar by the end of March. It’s still not updated. I didn’t get my acceptance letter until early April. Now, the people living in Residence X were supposed to get a roommate-matching survey and the residence handbook this month. Tomorrow is the last day of the month and it’s a Saturday. So, it’s safe to say that they are yet again behind schedule.
Plus, I didn’t get a receipt for my program confirmation fee or my residence confirmation fee. That’s extremely lame, I have to say.
Besides that, I don’t have much to report. I’m just working and whatnot, trying to save up for a laptop. I wasn’t planning to get a new laptop for college originally but after I thought the idea crossed my mind, I started noticing my computer acting up- making weird noises, being super slow, et cetera. Now, I’m pretty much set on getting a laptop- and a good one, too. My brother the tech geek is setting me up with a pretty good one, so I’m confident. I’m a little unsure about having Windows Vista on it. I’m always reminded of the “Get A Mac” commercials. (Unrelated note: could Justin Long be any cuter?? I don’t think so.)
Anyway, I bought a 50 pack of blank DVDs so I should really start the dreaded backup process pretty soon. Oy, blech, gross and yuck.
I should have a new myUsearch article to post shortly. Cool beans.
“Are Frivolous College Amenities Worth The Extra Tuition?” is my newest blog article featured on the myUsearch Blog.
My newest article at the myUsearch Blog has been posted. Go check it out: 14 TIPS FOR CHOOSING A COLLEGE.
College Countdown: 132 Days
My most recent myUsearch blog article (“Bad News For Students Looking For Loans”) has been published. You can check it out by clicking here.
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