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Printer vs print shop for college: which is cheaper?

Printer vs print shop for college: how often you print decides it. A simple rule, a worked AED example and when a small home printer is worth the space.

Lucas BernardAug 18, 20264 min read

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Dorm essentials

Best lighting for a dorm room: desk lamp or string lights?

Best lighting for a dorm room: one good desk lamp for work and a soft light for evenings. Where string lights help and where they fall short.

Nour HaddadiAug 12, 20262 min read

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Study gear

Do you need a laptop stand for college?

Do you need a laptop stand for college? Only if you use your laptop at a desk for hours. How to tell, and what to use instead if you do not want to buy one.

Lucas BernardAug 5, 20262 min read

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Back to school

How to save money on back-to-school shopping

How to save money on back-to-school shopping: take stock, wait a week, borrow or buy used and set a cap per bucket, with a simple AED example.

Nour HaddadiAug 4, 20265 min read

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Campus style

An exam season capsule of 7 for cold air conditioning

An exam season outfit plan: a capsule of 7 pieces that mix and match, stay comfortable in cold exam halls and fit an AED 250 to 450 planning range.

Lucas BernardAug 1, 20265 min read

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Dorm essentials

How to keep a dorm room cool in hot weather

How to keep a dorm room cool in hot weather: block the sun, move air, cool the bed and know when to ask housing, with simple low cost steps for students.

Nour HaddadiJul 22, 20265 min read

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Study gear

How to choose headphones for studying

How to choose headphones for studying: over-ear, earbuds or noise cancelling, what suits a noisy dorm and how to protect your hearing at a safe volume.

Lucas BernardJul 21, 20265 min read

A few pens, a notebook and a ruler on a desk

Back to school

Buy school supplies before or after term starts?

Buy school supplies before or after term starts? Get the basics early, wait on anything the teacher names later and avoid buying a full stationery set.

Nour HaddadiJul 14, 20262 min read

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Campus style

What to wear for a class presentation

What to wear for a class presentation: pick a neat, comfortable outfit in a plain color that suits the school dress code and keeps you calm.

Lucas BernardJul 3, 20262 min read