Let’s face it, it’s been a weird year…and a half. We are all excited about getting back into social habits and visiting with friends. But going from couch potato to life of the party can make you feel anxious.

Here are our tips for easing back into the best social lifestyle for you:

Take baby steps: Nobody is expecting you to go from sitting at home for a year to planning a social event for every night of the week. Plan a few social outings that you are excited about to get you back out into the world!

Now is a great time to start making financial decisions that can set you up for long term success. College is expensive and learning to budget and allocate money in different categories will help you track your financial situation throughout the month.

Create a budget: there are so many budget templates that are available online. Outlining your income and expenses ahead of time sets up a clear financial picture for you for the month. Have money unaccounted for after you have everything budgeted? Splurge on that new restaurant or buy those new shoes!

It’s an exciting time as you get settled into your new home and prepare to start the Fall semester. Staying focused on your classes is important but finding the balance and having fun during your free time is key to getting the most out of your college experience. Here are a few ways to make new friends and get to know your new neighborhood!

It is time to celebrate! We are so excited to congratulate all 2021 graduates for their years of dedication and hard work while pursuing their degrees. Receiving a college degree is a remarkable milestone, and it is important to reward yourself before the next phase of life begins! Maybe one of the biggest things you will miss in college is the time off in the summer, so what better way to take advantage of this summer than with a bucket list! There is plenty to do to make the most out of summer this year and we put together a list to help get you started with the planning!

One minute you are moving into your apartment, the next your lease is almost up! When it is finally time to pack your things and go, move-out day can seem to be one long and stressful day; but it doesn’t have to be. You can never begin planning too soon and organizing your time to complete tasks prior to move-out, will help make it a seamless process. Start planning your move-out today with these tips to ease the process: