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Buy yourself a Venti Starbucks and spend a few hours at Boston Public Library or the Barnes & Noble at Prudential checking out travel guides before you leave. Create a bucket list and bring it with you to tape on your wall. This way, you won’t forget all the things you want to do while abroad.

If you have an iPhone, download helpful apps like Viber, iTranslate, Skype, World Lens, Google Maps and XE Currency prior to departing.

Take videos, not just pictures! While pictures are great, there’s something about watching a video that takes you back to that moment. While it might feel awkward to randomly hit record, you’ll end up cherishing those videos the most.

Cliché? Yes, but you need to keep a journal. Not doing this is the one regret you always hear from students. If you need some inspiration, go to the Barneys at Copley Place and buy yourself a Smythson notes diary. Their covers feature cute phrases like, “Game On” and “Make It Happen” and they’re the perfect size for travel.

Hey Northeastern Collegiettes! As you all know, spring break is just around the corner. While this 30-degree weather may make it difficult to process the thought of spring break, the sun, bathing suits, and an endless supply of sandals, it can never be too early to start exploring the new spring trends. After all, aren’t we sick of bundling up in our sweaters and yanking on boots over our thick socks? Believe it or not, it’s now the beginning of March and time to move on to the days and styles of layer-less bliss.

Too busy hiding under your covers and winter coat to realize the upcoming trends that are soon to explode? Don’t worry; Her Campus has you covered just in time for spring break. Here’s a guide to the latest trends in clothing, shoes, and accessories that are bound to hit the shelves of your favorite stores this season.

As far as clothing trends, bermuda shorts are a must-have this season—who knew! This unexpected trend was seen all over the New York runways, proving to be flattering, chic, and best of all, comfortable. These slouchy, unrevealing shorts accommodate all body types, allowing girls of all shapes and sizes to feel stylish and confident. Can I get a resounding “phew” from all the girls out there? So put away those high-waisted, cheeky denims, and make way for a more comfortable style for everyone!  

Movie-lovers: it is almost time.  And when I say movie lovers, I am not referencing those who consider themselves movie lovers, but in actuality are fans of nothing more than the occasional chick-flick. I’m talking those of you who are into those respectable, often long, complex movies that make you think, laugh, and cry, and are critically acclaimed.

It’s Oscar Time.

It’s time to bring out the printed ballots and put our prediction skills to the test, because tonight brings to us the biggest movie award show of the year. Before the esteemed academy’s decisions are made known, lets do a little prediction of the big guns.  Because lets be real, no offense to the countless efforts that went into the less talked about categories, but what is even the difference between sound mixing and sound editing, and how many of your typical college students see documentary shorts?

So how do we predict such a thing? The Academy has been known to throw us for a loop every once and awhile.   There are multiple facets playing a part in one’s own  prediction-making process: personal biases, having read countless other predictions online, particular movie’s fare at the Golden Globe’s, number of nominations movies received, and so on.  If you got money or worse, personal pride, staked on these ventures, you better do your research. I’m no expert, but I’ve done my homework myself, so check out my picks in the next few pages!

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Where you're from/grew up
I was born in San Jose, California but mostly grew up in Shelburne, Vermont.

Major/minor
I am a communication studies major and a business minor.

How long have you been involved in Her Campus?
I have been involved in Her Campus since the end of my sophomore year. So officially one year!

What made you decide to get involved in Her Campus?
I had read the site before and thought it was really clever. Finally, I looked up when Northeastern’s chapter meetings were and got myself to go. I never really get the opportunity to write creatively so it is really fun!

What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time, I’m also involved in some other groups on campus. I just got off of co-op so I’m getting back into the swing of things but I was a Husky Ambassador, a NU-Starts mentor, member of NU-Build and Entrepreneurs Club. I also love live music and Boston is the perfect place to explore!

What are your favorite things about NU/Boston?
It is very cliche and I am going to go into my tour guide answer but I really love how Northeastern has a campus yet is apart of one of the greatest college cities in the world. I grew up in a very small town so the fact that there are so many cool things to do here blows my mind!

What is your dream job?
Hopefully I will know in two years. I did my first co-op in Marketing/Sales and really enjoyed it so probably something up that alley.