End of the Year

We are quickly approaching the end of the semester here at UW-Green Bay, but I know that there are a lot of others who have already finished. Here are some of my favorite posts to get you through packing, exams and starting the summer off right!

Midterm Test Tips (great for finals too)
Midterm Study Tips (great for non-cumulative exams)
Fall Semester Survival Guide (just adapt for spring)
Packing Tips 
Finals Week Essentials
5 Simple Finals Week Tips
How to Study
Finals Week Panic Help 
Stress Relievers


Good luck and don't forget to have some fun!

xoxo

Study Abroad: Clothes Packing List

I'm really excited to finally start my study abroad series! I leave in 28 days, and I know that it's going to fly by. Every Monday in August I will be posting about my study abroad packing process.

First is what clothes I'm packing. Read: this does not mean shoes (whole different post).

Layering is key:Since I am going to be studying abroad during two major season shifts, I am going to have to layer. That's why I'm bring sweaters and button ups as well as cardigans and t-shirts. I want to stay true to my classic, preppy style while being able to mix & match.

Buy statement pieces there: If you don't know about the magical world of H&M you need to find one. Since I will be there for 4 months I want to kind of blend in, so I am looking to get trendier pieces at H&M. It's cheaper this way and my suitcase will be lighter.

Basically my plan is K.I.S.S. , keep it simple stupid. This way I have what I need but don't spend a lot of time wondering what I am going to wear.

What would you add clothing wise to this list? Any other tips for studying abroad?


xoxo

Packing Tips: Going Home

The end of the year is especially stressful because not only do you have finals, but you have to pack up your room and say good-bye to friends for two to three months!

While packing, there is always that moment where you panic about how all of this stuff fit in your room, and how you're going to pack it all again.

{one} Separate & Label: separate parts of your room: kitchen, desk, nightstand/dresser, closet, and bathroom/toiletries. Than make sure to label what you put in each box. Trust me, when you're trying to figure out what is in each box when you're unpacking you will thank me!

{two} Invest in Plastic Bins: While I use small paper boxes to organize each inside of each bin, plastic bins are a great investment. You'll continue to use them, and they keep your school things dry and safe where ever you have to store them for the summer!

{three} Split Up Packing: With finals and packing it can be difficult to have time. But schedule an hour or two everyday as a study break! Put on your favorite TV show, movie or playlist and just start packing! I always start with the little things, like wall decorations, pictures and trinkets.

Hopefully these help you get started! I know packing is always the most daunting for me because I have no idea how I packed everything in the first place!

Are you home already? How do you find the motivation to pack?

xoxo