technology

HC's Guide to the 5 New Social Media Sites You Must Join

Meghan DeMaria — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:01 +0000

You’ve been on Facebook for years, and you probably realized how useful Twitter can be once you got to college. But they’re not the only social networks anymore – other sites have joined the scene too, and a lot of them have unique and worthwhile benefits.

HC's Guide to Safe Sexting

Allie Duncan — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:01 +0000

Technology has become a driving force in our everyday lives so it’s no surprise that we can now use it to spice up our sex lives, too. Do you have a new crush who you want to move things along with? Send a sext! Have you been hooking up with a guy but it’s getting stale? Send a sext! Have a long-distance boyfriend who you can’t see very often? Send a sext!

The 10 Best Health & Fitness Apps for Collegiettes

Mary Beth Hills — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:01 +0000

Collegiettes™ are busy girls. We know working out and eating right are priorities, but we would appreciate a little help staying on track. Look no further. Staying healthy and fit is easy with the latest technology. Whether you need motivation to work out or help watching what you eat, these smart phone apps will keep you on track.

Got Problems? The 17 Best Twitter "Problem" Accounts to Follow

Jamie Blynn — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:00:01 +0000

As collegiettes™, we’ve all got our problems. So what better way to relish in our troubles than to turn to the Internet? From frenemies to the post-college world, we’ve put together a list of the 17 best Twitter “problem” accounts that will not only have you feeling less alone with your @psychogirlproblems but will also have you LOL’

Facebook Stalking & Nagging Texts: Is Technology Sabotaging Your Relationship?

Alexandra Churchill — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

“I had this guy leave me a voicemail at work, so I called him at home, and then he emailed me to my BlackBerry, and so I texted to his cell, and now you just have to go around checking all these different portals just to get rejected by seven different technologies. It's exhausting.”

It's All About the Inbox, Baby: Email Etiquette for the Aspiring Career Girl

Elyssa Goodman — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:00:01 +0000

In the immortal words of Spider-Man, “With great power comes great responsibility.” So, while it is super amazing to send and receive information via email in mere seconds, you have to remember that when you’re sending emails to potential employers, you need to maintain a respectful, professional attitude at all times.

The Best Celebrity Tumblrs You Need to Read

jenni whalen — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Finals may be over, but we still love discovering new ways to procrastinate! Tumblr, the newest and coolest micro-blogging service, is one of our current favorite distractions. Tumblr users can post text, images, videos, links, quotes and even audio to their pages.

CES 2012: the coolest new tech for collegiettes

Annie Wang — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:05:28 +0000

Want to up your tech game? Is it time to get yourself a new gadget?

5 Ways To Get the Most Out Of Twitter

Gennifer Delman — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:01 +0000

Searching for new ways to enjoy the Twitterverse? There’s more to this social media tool than just following celebs and @-replying your fave pals. “There are millions of Twitter accounts out there and part of the fun is finding the great stuff and sharing with others,” says social media researcher and adviser Mo Krochmal.

Her Campus Investigates: Parents on Facebook

Alyssa Grossman — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:01 +0000

Somewhere between the dwindling popularity of MySpace and the integration of Facebook into every facet of our daily lives, our technology-driven generation learned a few things. We discovered that real-life friends are not a requirement for Facebook friendship. “It's Complicated” became a viable relationship status.

The Seven Deadly Texts

Sarah Kahwash — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:01 +0000

Texting has been fostering loving relationships since the early 2000’s, when people realized just how witty they could be when they actually had the time to think of something clever. To this day, a funny text can salvage an awkward situation, make someone’s day, or at the very least, remind them of your existence.

Things We All Do On Facebook That No One Wants To Admit To

Candid Collegiette — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:22:58 +0000

Facebook-stalking is like picking your nose—we all do it, but no one wants to admit to it. But you’re thinking… I admit to Facebook-stalking all the time! And while that might be true, there’s a whole deeper level of Zuckerbergian prowess we’re willing to guess you keep hidden from even your BFFs. But now we’re calling you out

100 Reasons Why He Hasn't Responded To Your Text

Allie Jones — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:07:49 +0000

You make the decision to send him a text. You find the perfect witty excuse. You re-write it…twice. You spend three minutes deciding if an exclamation point is too eager. You erase and re-enter a smiley face—too desperate? You consult with a girlfriend. You take a deep breath. You press ‘send.’ And then he doesn’t respond.

5 Ways Facebook Is Keeping You Single

Sarah Weinberg — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:57:34 +0000

Girls, don’t deny it; I’ve been guilty too. At one point or another we’ve all spent an unmentionable amount of time poring through a guy’s profile—looking at pictures, seeing if we have mutual friends, following his every move. But, what makes us think that guys aren’t capable of doing the same to us?

Her Gay Best Friend: Texting His Patience -- Why You Should Never Pick a Fight Via Text

Scott Rosenfeld — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:46:40 +0000

We need to talk.