Getting Back to the College Mindset

Your brain’s been on a much-needed brake. (Or is it “break”?!) Now it’s time to switch gears. Here’s our advice for getting re-acclimated to the college scene.

By Elizabeth Cunningham
Vassar College

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Surviving Summer College Classes

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Whether you’re bunking up with a total stranger or your BFF, make a list of rules with your roomie at the get-go to avoid huge blowouts later.

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