The Ultimate Guide to Surviving St. Patrick’s Day in College

St. Patrick’s Day has arrived, and once again, we have a great excuse for a college kid’s favorite activity – day drinking. A good bout of day drinking often turns into night drinking… or just regular drinking? Whatever, you’re catching on. The point is, you have to make it from the AM shenanigans to PM […]

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February 26th, 2016 by Jane Commando

5 Classic Oscar-Winning Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now

It’s award season and that means that the big one, the Mac Daddy of them all, the Academy Awards, is coming up on February 28th. But how can you prepare before the red carpet is rolled out? Check out these 5 Oscar-winning movies you can watch on Netflix right now to get you into the […]

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February 23rd, 2016 by Jane Commando

10 Ways to Have an Unforgettable College Spring Break on a Budget

When you hear “Spring Break” you probably immediately picture a giant party on a beach somewhere. But if your bank account doesn’t allow you to jet-set off to a tropical paradise, you can still have a heck of time (especially if you download the Go Commando app now to pick up some extra cash)! via GIPHY […]

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5 Tips to Look Like a Wine Expert When You Know Nothing About Wine

Wine: the only drink that can simultaneously make you look classy and sophisticated or like a total idiot at the same time. There is a lot to know about wine, but you don’t have to study to be a sommelier to pass yourself off as a bit of an expert (or at least fake your […]

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February 10th, 2016 by Jane Commando

14 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Breaking the Bank

Being in college generally means you aren’t able to go all out for Valentine’s Day. If you’re smart, you’re already making extra cash for the big day using the Go Commando app, but what do you do if you can’t afford one of those Tiffany blue boxes, or a weekend getaway to that fancy resort […]

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7 Ways to Stay Balanced With a Busy Schedule

As students, it’s easy to get caught up in life and forget to take time for yourself and things and people you love. However, in the midst of our busy work schedules, academic agenda, family needs and social engagements it’s important that we take time to step back to collect our thoughts, spend quality time […]

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6 Dorm Room Tricks to Stay Organized

Living in a college dorm means being as efficient and organized as possible to make life easier. Here are 6 cost-efficient tricks to stay organized and declutter your dorm.

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7 Tips to Increase Productivity

With the ever-growing presence of technology, we become more easily distracted by our mobile devices. There are only so many hours in a day and living in a digital age time management is crucial. You can increase your output one of two ways. You can simply put in more working hours or learn to better […]

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7 Must-Have Apps That Will Make Life Easier

We live in a world where technology has become integrated into our daily lives. It’s the go-to for communication, absorbing the news and seeking entertainment. Apple and Android offer an overwhelming number of applications that can enhance our daily lives. Here are 7 applications that make student lives easier when it comes to finance, studying, […]

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How to Rock Business Casual

You have accepted your dream internship or job. And you find out that the dress code is business casual. But that’s an enigma. Does biz cas mean high heels or flats? Oxfords or loafers? Get out your notes: This is like lecture all over again. Blazers Blazers are perfect for any outfit because they come […]

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