May 1, 2009
- 9:00 am
By K - GW

Every college library is similar – always too hot or too cold, smells kind of bad but you aren’t sure why, phrases etched into the tables, and a mixed population of students either writing on each others’ Facebook walls or writing 20 page term papers in a single night.
Good times!
I used to be very anti-library (who isn’t), but this semester I have found ways to make it more comfortable, enjoyable and conducive to a productive day/evening/month of work-doing. It’s all about being prepared (for anything) and as long as you have these essentials in that backpack of yours, you can be successful too.
Water bottle: This seems obvious but you’d be surprised. I once pulled an all-nighter without bringing a water bottle and because I was so into the work I was doing, I never felt like going to get water. Stupid mistake! I got tired and sick, and spent my night drooling on my laptop instead of researching on it. The next time I filled that sucker up a few times per hour, got everything done, and felt great the next day. Also, drinking only coffee, tea or Red Bull (or Bawls...) will almost definitely dehydrate you, cause you to crash sooner than without caffeine and probably give you a terrible stomachache (which may explain that weird smell in the libs….).
Personal hygiene products: I’ll admit that I’m a little weird when it comes to hygiene – I carry toothbrushes with me wherever I go – but I highly suggest anyone going to the library for an extended period of time should have at least a toothbrush thrown in their backpack. Some other products that always come in handy for me are hand sanitizer, lotion, tissues, chapstick, and deodorant. Trust me, it’s better for everyone if you smell like a “Satin Pear” (whatever that is) than whatever 10 hours in a dirty library smells like for a 9:35 Italian class! Read More »
Tags: bathing suit, bawls, beethoven, college, college exams, college finals, facebook, final exams, finals, flask, fruit, granola bars, gum chewing, headphones, justice, library, life in college, pandora, procrastination, public sex, red bull, starbucks, study advice, study tips, studying, term paper, tooth brush, water bottle
December 11, 2008
- 4:30 pm
By Erica - Kent State University
[Let’s be real, in college, the pre-game is almost as important as the actual party. Besides a killer outfit, a case of booze & a few good pals, the most essential part of any pre-game party is the playlist. So, we made it easy for you: every Thursday here at CC we’ll be building you the ultimate pre-party playlist and bringing it to you through our favorite thing ever, MixWit. All you have to do is just click, play & enjoy.
So hook up your laptop speakers, bust out your 40’s and get ready to pre-game harder than those other kids party.]
It’s Thursday. Probably the last one of the semester. Your brain is fried, your fridge is empty, and you are probably thisclose to killing someone. So tonight, if you’re done with finals (or even if you’re not), buy yourself a six pack and let’s all celebrate the end of another semester with this eclectic group of tunes about freedom, partying and havin’ a damn good time. Let’s hear it everybody: F*ck finals!
Go ahead, turn your brain off.
Tags: booze, college finals, exams, finals, finals week, mixwit, party, playlist, preparty playlist, studying, thirsty thursday
December 10, 2008
- 10:00 am
By CC Staff
Tags: alpaca, college finals, condoms, earth conscious, fashion, finals, holiday gifts, jack bauer, JK Rowling, keifer sutherland, philosophy, protection, Purity High Foaming Daily Cleanser, recession, ruffalo, russian roulette, save money, Sex, walk of fame, wild camels
November 21, 2008
- 6:30 pm
By Mandy - Hofstra
Tags: barrack obama, benji madden, christmas shopping, college finals, Estee Lauder, fattest man, Guy Ritchie, high heels, lancome, madonna, madonna and guy divorce, Manuel Uribe, mascara, paris and benji break up, paris hilton, turbaconducken, weatherproof fashion