Campus style
Why trending pieces age so fast
An opinion on why trend pieces lose their appeal within weeks, and what to buy instead for a campus wardrobe that you will still wear in a month.
Nour Haddadi2 min read
Campus style without the overspend.
Trending outfits, dorm essentials and back-to-school lists, picked for students who watch their budget.
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Dorm essentials
Dorm essentials
Have the roommate talk in week one, not week ten
Why the first week is the best time to agree on sleep, guests, noise and shared space with a roommate, and a short list of topics to cover.
Lucas Bernard4 min read
Dorm essentials
Who pays for shared things with a roommate?
Who pays for shared things with a roommate? A simple rule for splitting a fridge, rug or lamp so nobody feels cheated when the year ends.
Lucas Bernard3 min read
Dorm essentials
Adhesive hooks vs over-door hooks for a dorm
Adhesive hooks vs over-door hooks for a dorm: which holds a bag, a towel or a jacket better, what housing may allow and which to buy first.
Nour Haddadi4 min read
Dorm essentials
Mini fridge vs no mini fridge in a dorm
Mini fridge vs no mini fridge in a dorm: who really needs one, how to split it with a roommate and what to check first before you buy one.
Lucas Bernard5 min read
Topic
Campus style
Campus style
Why trending pieces age so fast
An opinion on why trend pieces lose their appeal within weeks, and what to buy instead for a campus wardrobe that you will still wear in a month.
Nour Haddadi2 min read
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Back to school
Back to school
A parent's guide to a back-to-school budget talk
How parents can set a back-to-school budget with a student: agree a total, split it into four buckets and keep a reserve so nobody argues later.
Nour Haddadi2 min read
Back to school
Laptop vs tablet for college notes
Laptop vs tablet for college notes: which suits typing, handwriting and a tight budget, and when a cheap tablet plus keyboard is not enough.
Lucas Bernard4 min read
Back to school
A back-to-school budget that survives the term
Split your term budget across dorm, clothes, study gear and a reserve, with an AED example, what to cut first and a rule for every purchase.
Lucas Bernard4 min read
Back to school
Buy vs rent vs borrow textbooks: which is cheaper?
Buy vs rent vs borrow textbooks for college: a simple rule for when each is cheaper, plus checks on editions, access codes and the library.
Lucas Bernard4 min read
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Study gear
Study gear
Paper planner vs phone planner for students
Paper planner vs phone planner for students: which one helps you finish work on time, plus a simple hybrid that costs almost nothing to start.
Lucas Bernard4 min read
Study gear
Backpack vs tote vs crossbody for campus
Which bag suits campus life: a backpack, a tote or a crossbody? A quick verdict, a comparison table and who each one is best for on a normal day.
Lucas Bernard2 min read
Study gear
How to choose a laptop for college without overspending
How to choose a laptop for college without overspending: check course needs, memory, storage and battery, and know where to save and where not to.
Nour Haddadi5 min read
Study gear
How to study in a noisy dorm room
How to study in a noisy dorm room: use headphones or earplugs, move to a quiet space, agree quiet hours and pick the cheapest fix first.
Nour Haddadi2 min read