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50 Things College Girls ~Actually~ Need This Holiday Season Instead Of A Boyfriend

Seriously, ditch the dude, friends are better anyways.

UCLA

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50 Things College Girls ~Actually~ Need This Holiday Season Instead Of A Boyfriend

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You haven't just heard it once, but you've heard it a million times. So called "cuffing season" is upon us, and suddenly everyone is freaking out over being single the closer we get to the holiday season. Instead of sitting around and feeling sorry for yourself, think about all the things you need instead of a boyfriend.

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Student Life

Here's The Deal With Values-Based Sorority Recruitment

There are lots of exciting things happening, both for girls going through recruitment and the girls who already have a sorority to call home.

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Recruitment is a wonderful, yet stressful, time. There are lots of exciting things happening, both for girls going through recruitment and the girls who already have a sorority to call home. In recent years, many Panhellenic chapters have begun to go from "rushing" to "recruiting." This recruiting is typically values-based and is great for both chapters and potential new members.

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Friendships

I've Found My Soulmate But It Isn't Who You Would Expect

Who said soulmates had to be romantic?

Missouri State University

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I've Found My Soulmate But It Isn't Who You Would Expect

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Soulmates seem to be one fantasy everyone thinks about. I remember being little and dreaming of one day finding my soulmate. Thinking there was one guy out there that was made for just me and would turn my world upside down. Little did I know that by the middle of my sophomore year in college I would find my soulmate. Actually soulmates, seven of them to be exact. And these soulmates aren't guys that came into my life and swept me off my feet. They are the most incredible seven girls I know.

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Education

My Advice To Rising Sophomores

Prepare for The Mid-College Crisis.

Villanova University

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Dear Rising Sophomore,

Congratulations! You've completed your first year of college. If it seems like this year flew by too quickly, take the opportunity to appreciate where you are at now. Sophomore year goes by even quicker, and then you encounter the "mid-college crisis" where you realize you are halfway done with college. But before you think about that, you should know that sophomore year is a change, which is a good thing. Here are some key pieces of advice that I have learned this year that I want to pass down to the next sophomore class:

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Student Life

10 Things You'll Understand If You're In A Sorority

If you know, you truly know.

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10 Things You'll Understand If You're In A Sorority

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If you have experienced greek life, you probably have a strong opinion on the subject. However, the truth is: everyone has different experiences and not all sororities or fraternities are the same. Disregarding the stereotyping and assumptions, there are some similarities across the board that girls in a sorority will most likely resonate with and know all too well.

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Relationships

Dear Katelyn, Thank You For Being A Friend

This is to my friend, Katelyn Betz, because I really appreciate her.

Missouri State University

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Dear Katelyn, Thank You For Being A Friend

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Recently, I was out with my friends and without going into too much detail because it was rather embarrassing but this is a shout out and an appreciation of my friend who saved my life and is just overall amazing.

Katelyn grew up in kinda West Philly, just like the Fresh Prince. She didn't move to Bel Air but instead came to Kansas City, Missouri and that is one of the best choices her mom and dad have ever made, but only in my benefit. She then came to college at Missouri's most cost-effective four-year university, Missouri State University.

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Seriously, ditch the dude, friends are better anyways.

A good night's sleep

A vacation

A snack

Pizza

A night hanging out with your friends in pajamas

Brunch

To start keeping a journal

A whole box of your favorite chocolate

A spa-like bath

New lipstick

A date with your mom

To play your music as loud as possible

Ben & Jerrys

A Mexican food themed night

A nap

To dance around in your room

A new Pinterest board

A new hair do

Another credit card

To live your life

To have fun

The ability to not have to share food

A date night with yourself

A picnic

Taco Tuesday

A stroll through Target

To go to a farmer's market

A new book to read

A savings account

To go on a walk

Concert Tickets

To rearrange your room

To purge your closet

A budget plan

To go grocery shopping

To take up yoga

To try new cuisines

A throwback playlist

The confidence to not depend on someone for happiness

There are lots of exciting things happening, both for girls going through recruitment and the girls who already have a sorority to call home.

Who said soulmates had to be romantic?

Prepare for The Mid-College Crisis.

Friendships Are No Longer Out of Convenience

Upperclassmen Teach Valuable Lessons

It's Okay To Make Some Mistakes Along the Way

Make Yourself A Priority

Appreciate All The Sunsets

If you know, you truly know.

1. Spending way too much money on letters and greek apparel websites

2. The importance of big little (and the reveal)

3. The stress of recruitment

4. Throwing what you know at the best and worst times

5. Other people asking you why you call your friends your sisters

6. How exciting bid day is

7. Themed parties/get togethers

8. The sorority squat

9. Giant group chats

10. Knowing you have a home away from home

This is to my friend, Katelyn Betz, because I really appreciate her.

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