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DeKalb, IL 60115
(815)756-7768
Move Out Day is right around the corner. That means it’s time to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new. While most people will focus on packing everything up – don’t let this approach fool you! Before you buy those extra storage bins and start dropping dollars on big moving trucks, think […]
Living with a roommate can in some ways seem like a rite of passage in regards to getting the full college experience. Not many undergrads can leave university without a couple good stories under their belt. You’ll share some of your best memories and perhaps worst fights together. Is this your first time getting a […]
Transitioning from home to an apartment can be a very daunting task when you start to think of all the things you need pack and the phone calls you need to make prior to moving in. It’s typical to feel a little flustered or scatter minded as this day draws near. Luckily, there are some […]
You might find the first week of school to be pretty stressful as a wave of different emotions run through you: excitement, anxiety, enthusiasm. You’re coming out of a 3 month break and you’re sleep schedule might be a little out of whack. Some of you might have just gotten back from a fun-filled, tropical […]
Unlike grade school, college doesn’t give you a list of school supplies to buy for the year. This is partly due to the variety of majors and classes that each student has the option of taking on. In addition, you are also able to pick out your own school supplies and lucky for you – […]
Dekalb, also known as Barb City, offers a wide array of choices when it comes to things to do or places to eat! There’s a little something here for everyone. The trick is knowing where to go and how to find these places! Fun & Games A great way to break the ice with someone […]
Whether you are a transfer student, freshman, or studying here internationally – NIU can be very overwhelming place to be when you first step foot on campus. You might hear the names “Annie Glidden,” “Normal” and “Lucinda” commonly used by others to describe the location of where things are at. Meanwhile, you may have no […]
It’s that time of the year again… Finals week! This is the most demanding time of the year for college students and is by far the roughest. At that point of the semester, most of us are ready to tap out. Are you feeling drained? Emotionally? Physically? Mentally? Maybe it’s the warm weather calling your […]
The idea of getting your first apartment can be both exciting and nerve wrecking. It can feel liberating having a space to call your own and decorate however you want. On the other hand, getting an apartment comes with a lot of expenses and responsibilities that can pile up if you aren’t prepared. First time […]
Where to Start For some students, setting up your class schedule can be a dreadful experience. You are designated a certain day that you are allowed to sign up and recognize the unspoken time crunch that exists when it comes to picking classes. Whether you prefer morning or night classes, lecture or online formats – […]
