Jessica Salerno

That old cliché "So close you can almost taste it," has never seemed so true. High school graduation is only a month or two away and you probably aren’t the only senior dreaming of summer getaways and college adventures. But before you throw your textbooks out the window and decide to fake sick the rest of your high school career, take a second to read Her Campus’s list of dos and don’ts. We’ve got everything you need to know about how to make the rest of your senior year amazing. 
 

 
DO take pictures of any school events or times you hang out with friends. "Spring of senior year, I brought a disposable camera with me everywhere. With the prospect of graduation and university coming up soon, everyone was a little more wild and spontaneous than their usual selves. I made sure to capture it!" said Kristen Pye, HC Contributing Writer and a student at McGill University. You can even make a scrapbook out of the pictures you take this summer, or upload the appropriate pictures to an album onto Facebook!
 
DON'T stressout over the small stuff. The end of the school year can be crazy, and with final exams and last-minute college details to worry about, it can get overwhelming. But try to take it in stride and take a couple deep breaths before you start freaking out. Missing an application deadline, forgetting a homework assignment, or not having anyone to write a recommendation letter for you all falls under "don’t stress" category. Chances are if you think through possible solutions and discuss it with your parents or guidance counselor, you can fix it.
 

Depending on where you go to school, joining a sorority may or may not be an all-access pass to a huge group of friends, awesome parties, and an active social life. If you’re on the fence about rushing a sorority (or even just a little curious), get some insight into going Greek with these stories from collegiettes™ who have been through it all.

Pro-Greek

Whether they grew up knowing they’d go Greek or rushed with a friend just for fun, these girls have fallen in love with sorority life.

“I joined Kappa Kappa Gamma my freshman year and I've never been happier. Going into college, though, I was completely against Greek life. I didn’t want to deal with the competition of rush. And growing up with two older brothers, I prefer to hang with guys much more. But my experience with my sorority at Emory has been more than amazing.”
- Erica Petri, Emory University  

“I'm going into my 4th year in a sorority, and I think it is a very positive experience for girls to be involved with. Not only do you meet friends with similar interests to you (most girls in sororities tend to be social, academic, and very well-rounded overall), but you realize that you meet friends who are all so different and special. Every girl in my sorority (Kappa Kappa Gamma) is so different and unique—I have friends who play lacrosse, who sing, who work for the school council program board, who are studying for the LSAT, etc.”
- Elizabeth Wagmeister, UCSB ‘12

For many students, after leaving the dining halls college is their first experience cooking for themselves. And oftentimes being a rookie in the kitchen combined with having a tight budget can lead to some pretty interesting meals. Scrambled eggs and Spaghettios anyone? But don’t let yourself get stuck in a cooking rut just because of a few dinners gone wrong. Her Campus is here to show you which great cooking apps you need to download before attempting your next meal!

Epicurious Recipes & Shopping List

Perfect for: Beginners

Price: Free

A straightforward design with more than 30,000 recipes to choose from, the Epicurious app is perfect for collegiettes just beginning their cooking careers. You can save all your recipes in your recipe box, and even share your favorites with friends through email, Facebook, and Twitter. 

Whole Foods Market Recipes

Perfect for: Vegetarians, vegans

Price: Free