I hope you are all aware of how boring I am about to get with college and moving related blog posts. I just feel like there are a lot of people going through the same thing and because I enjoy making lists and helping people, this is the perfect opportunity for me to shine. Here are some of the things I've found pretty essential so far.
○ hand sanitizer - you don't want to walk around with your hands filthy from all the things they may have touched in public transportation
○ wet wipes - to be double sure your hands are clean or in case you don't have a sanitizer
○ tissues - it's the season of runny noses after all
○ makeup wipes - for the nights you stay over at someone's house or just get too drunk (I mean... tired) to remove your makeup properly
○ moisturizer - with all the long nights and cold October air, your face is gonna need a pick-me-up
○ dry shampoo/baby powder - for all of us who are too lazy to wash our hair regularly even without the pressure of studying and being independent
○ concealer - you'll need to cover them bags
○ mascara - a little something to make your eyes pop and look more awake
○ a bold lipstick for a quick day-to-night look
○ lip balm - your lips will also need some pampering in the following seasons
These are just some of the beauty things I thought everyone should have. They're pretty basic and obvious, but something a lot of people can forget. These are good to have no matter if you are or aren't a college student, to be honest. If you've got any other beauty things you can chuck in your bag and be good to go, share them in the comments below. Talk to you Thursday!Bloglovin | Twitter | Tumblr
1. What school are you
attending?
Faculty of Philology in Belgrade.
2. What year are you entering?
2. What year are you entering?
I'm entering the first year so I'm a confused
little freshman.
3. What made you choose this
school?
I've always known I'd end up studying a
language in college so it came as no surprise to anyone that I chose this
school. I am going to be studying Scandinavian culture & literature as well
as the Swedish language.
4. When did you apply and get
accepted? Describe your experience.
Our system is a bit different
over here. We have entrance exams for each college and if you do well on it,
you will get into the college that you've chosen. Because I had been preparing
for months before the actual exam, I knew I would get into the college, I was
just unsure about the language that would be available. I ended up being 20th
on the list out of 1300 candidates, so I was able to choose the course I
wanted.
5. Are you prepared to leave
the nest?
I have already left the nest
and I am quite enjoying it. I love being able to see what ''real life'' is like
and being responsible for yourself. Of course, sometimes I miss the comforts of
my home and having all of my friends and my parents with me, but this is a
positive thing for my future, so I try not to complain and I think of it as a
good change.
6. Have you met your roommate
yet? What do you think?
I am actually living with my
best friend of 7 years in a rented apartment, so yes, I have met her and I
think we're gonna get along great.
7. If you could take only 3
things to college what would they be?
Phone, wallet & fluffy
socks.
8. What is one college
resolution?
I haven't really made any
resolutions, but I guess I would love to become a bit more outgoing and less
shy around new people.
9. What is your go to college look? (hair and makeup)
9. What is your go to college look? (hair and makeup)
Makeup wise I tend to go for
a very simple look - foundation, mascara, brows. That's what I used to do all
through high school and what I'll continue doing in college. I like that that
look is really simple and easy, but still spruces up your tired face. Sometimes
I'll even add a bit of bronzer on my cheeks and eyelids.
Hair is a bit more
complicated as it depends on whether it's clean or not. If it's clean I always
wear it down until it starts to annoy me and I tie it up. If it isn't very
clean, I tie it up from the start.
10. What is your advice to
high school seniors and/or incoming freshmen?
To high school seniors I say
do your best and try not to worry too much about the outcome. If you get in,
amazing! If you don't, you'll at least know that you gave your 100% and there's
always next year. It's not the end of the world if something goes wrong. Good
luck!
To college freshmen: we're
all in the same boat of confusion and anxiety. You're not alone.
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I've moved to another city last week as I'm starting college tomorrow, so I thought I'd share some tips while the memory still serves me.
○ try not to panic - nothing is as dramatic as it seems
○ make lots of lists - you'll be more organized and feel less stressed knowing that everything you need is written down so you can't forget it
○try not to argue with your parents - it's stressful for them, too so don't cause any unnecessary trouble
○ prioritize - you don't want to overpack
○ remember that you can take anything you forget next time you go home, it's not the end of the world
○pack in categories - separate things into categories to be able to clearly see what's missing, lists will help here
○ have calming/motivational music prepared
○ think of it as exciting rather than tiring and stressful
○ eat - you'll need the energy
○ stay hydrated
○ wear comfy clothes - the last thing you need is to be uncomfortable or feel restrained by your clothes
○ have a charged phone in case of emergency or boredom
○ having a phone charger is also very useful
○ consult your friends about what they're brining
○ take your family's advice
○ talk with your future roommate (if you have one) and see what they're brining
Those are all of my tips, but if you've got some of your own, share your wisdom with us in the comments below. Talk to you Thursday!
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