HC ELON BLOG
Thursday, April 19, 2012
As college students, none of us have a ton of extra money to spend on beauty products. Here are some cheap beauty tricks to keep us looking pretty without breaking our wallets.
1. Oatmeal facemasks—To combat blemishes, make your own facemask with oatmeal, water and honey. Simply microwave the oatmeal and water like you would a meal and then add the honey once it is...
Saturday, April 14, 2012
I love shopping.
I freely admit it. It’s a major issue. At home, I regularly travel at least an hour to get to H&M, one of my favorite stores, mostly because it’s all so cheap and cute.
And now I’m here in London, one of the fashion capitals of the world and home of Europe’s largest shopping mall.
The only issue here is that, as I’m in...
Friday, April 6, 2012
The greatest thing about studying abroad in Europe is how easy and (relatively) cheap it is for students to travel around the EU. By the time I leave London, I will have been to Spain, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland and Scotland and will also be spending two weeks in Italy after the semester ends.
All in just over three months (don’t ask about my bank account. It...
Saturday, March 31, 2012
In college, it is difficult to find a healthy balance between anything. More importantly, what many students don’t realize is that they need a healthy balance is in their relationships. Many students choose to become involved in relationships and that soon becomes their life. They are spending every moment they are not in class with their significant other.
Even though it is great to...
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
New experiences are waiting around every corner in college. Going outside your comfort zone and stepping away from what you know can lead to some of the most memorable and awesome experiences in life. This past weekend, I was able to do two things that i NEVER thought I would be doing, and it expanded my horizons greatly!
Last Friday, I had the chance to go to a metal concert. Now I have...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
I’ve always enjoyed cooking and baking and have found that I’ve been doing so more often now that I have a full kitchen in my apartment at school. My roommate is a great cook, and lately we’ve been trying out recipes together. The other night, we invited some friends over and made this baked ziti that everyone absolutely loved. I know we may not all be confident in our cooking...
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Collegiettes™, I have a not-so-secret secret for you: I’m somewhat obsessed with the Brits. Ask anyone who knows me. So at least since high school, I’ve wanted to study abroad in the UK, in London, preferably.
Guess where I am now? That’s right: London. About 30 other Elon students and I arrived here last Wednesday and have officially spent a week here...
Friday, February 10, 2012
It’s safe to say that for most of us at Elon, studying abroad is part of our college plan. But even with a study abroad plan in the works (or behind you), when Spring begins to peak through the clouds, the travel itch starts, and dreaming about an epic Euro-trip or an Australian adventure becomes a daily distraction when struggling through our oh-so-boring lectures.
But planning a trip...
Saturday, February 4, 2012
While most of my friends slaved over reading Dystopian literature or analyzing memory disorders this winter term, I had the privilege of watching movies and playing in the snow. And no, there wasn’t a random blizzard at Elon that you somehow missed out on; don’t worry. I was one of 16 lucky students who got the chance to go to Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah this past week...
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
I love the holiday season. From Halloween until January 1 is truly is the most wonderful time of the year with the decorations, family and friends getting together and the overall good mood it puts people in. But I have to say that I am not a fan of how the holiday season I love so much starts earlier and earlier each year.
November 1st, 2011: I walk into the local Target, eager to...
