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The Study Break: A Weekly List of Our Favorite Distractions

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• Looking for a delicious snack to go along with your study break? Check out this recipe for sweet and savory tortilla chips from Small Kitchen College.

• If you’ve been holding out for the newest iPhone but aren’t sure if it was worth the wait, College Info Geek has some helpful information about the new 4s.

• If you’ve been wondering what all this fuss is about the “Occupy” protests, this article over at Next Gen Journal is a must-read.

• Sports fan? Check out this awesome infographic from our friends at College Cures.

• As Halloween begins its spooky approach, most of us enjoy a good horror film to get us in the mood. College Magazine has put together a great list of horror films you should DEFINITELY avoid.

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Make New Friends, But Keep the Old

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Staying in touch with your family and friends while you are away at college may seem like a daunting task. You will be busy adjusting to your new surroundings, cramming for tests, making new friends, and (hopefully!) getting involved in all sorts of extracurricular activities. But these two worlds – college and home – do not have to be mutually exclusive! It is very possible to have a fulfilling time at school and still sustain strong, meaningful relationships with your loved ones back at home. All it takes to achieve this balance is some commitment and good time-management skills.

The first step toward fostering healthy relationships is determining your priorities. With the jam-packed schedules and overstuffed plates that most college students juggle, you probably won’t have time to keep in touch with everyone back home on a regular basis. One relationship you almost definitely want to devote some time to is that with your parents – if only because they gave you life and are likely helping you finance this whole college thing! Other than that though, you are going to have to take some time to really think about which relationships are most important to you.

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Electronics for School: What You Really Need

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When I started at UCSB back in 2008, tuition was $9,077. Now when the bill comes in the mail its nearly three thousand dollars more at $11,713. I’m willing to bet my financial aid check that your school is instituting some sort of tuition or fee increase as well which means we all have a little less to spend on electronics this school year. After reading an article on TechnoBuffalo about what gadgets to get for the dorm I thought I’d throw my two cents in the mix. I was a Resident Assistant (RA) for two years and have seen hundreds of dorm room setups – some simple, some Irie, some cutie, some greeked out, some disgusting – but all packed with electronics!

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The Study Break: A Weekly List of Our Favorite Distractions

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• If you are moving into an apartment or a dorm with a kitchen for the first time, get excited! You can cook healthier food yourself and spend less money. Winning! Small Kitchen College shares the 11 must-have items for your new kitchen.

• Now that you have left your summer job, you are probably more broke than ever. Hack College has some great ideas for getting some extra cash this year even without getting a job.

• We know your dorm room needs major improvement. Thomas at College Info Geek has a great solution to create more space! If you’re feeling crafty and ambitious, you can take on his project of building the ultimate hanging loft bed.

• It’s not too early to search for spring and summer internships. In fact, I Am Intern will tell you that now is the perfect time to plan.

• College and Grad school are all about meeting new people, especially during the first few weeks. MBA Social tells you how to introduce yourself without boring people or sounding too selfish.

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The Study Break: A Weekly List of Our Favorite Distractions

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• It’s probably time you start thinking about school. College Candy helps you with your packing list so you can survive your roommates and have fun this year.

• Are you a sports fanatic? Campus Splash has created a list of the top 25 athletic programs. Did your school make the list?

• Yes, there’s an app for that. Hack College gives you some alternatives for your inconsistent cell phone alarm and your archaic alarm clock.

• If you’re looking for some spending money this semester, think about getting a job on campus. College Magazine tells you the story of one student’s work experience.

• The weekend before the first day of school can only mean one thing – complete mayhem. College Info Geek tells you how to survive the “Dorm Storm” and make moving in more exciting than terrible.

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