The Students' Lifestyle

Have you ever made a post that never got to exactly where you wanted it, but couldn't bring yourself to delete it? I wrote this post before the last season of Scandal aired, and I honestly still feel the same way. So although it maybe a little late, here are my thoughts on Olivia Pope and President Fitzgerald.

I love almost everything about Scandal. The unpredictable story line, the characters, the clothes and more.  But if the there is one thing that I hate about this show that usually gets me side eyed by fellow gladiators is the Fitz and Liv relationship. I thought that having their relationship was just going to be a story builder to the plot that would help  Liv's character evolve, but didn't see it as being Liv's biggest pitfall. The fact that she's sprung on the president is her Achilles heel. A powerful, beautiful, attorney running things in DC but just can't seem to tear herself away from Fitz. And I don't know why. He's not good looking (even though Mr.Pres has abs for days), he doesn't treat her or anyone in his family right, and some of the love scenes between the two look more like rape than raging desire.

One of the craziest myths I've ever run into is the belief that Long Distance Relationships are destined to fail. I once talked to a recently married friend  who was dating her boyfriend (now hubby) for over four years and exclaimed that if he had moved away, they would've broken because there was no way that it would work. I thought it was funny, since I've been with my boyfriend for almost three years now and 85% of our relationship has been long distance. That's why I always laugh when I hear about people talking about preparing for Dunksgiving and breaking up before college. Keeping a LDR working is a lot of work, but it's not impossible if two people are actually willing to commit to it (you know, like any other relationship). Here are just a few of the things you need to have if you're going to make your LDR work.

Wouldn't it be awesome if we didn't actually need books for class? Could we actually get a passing grade without having to pay $100+ for a textbook. The answer to both those questions are yes. I passed three of my classes without having to spend a dime on a textbook and you can too.

If there is one thing I hate about college it is morning classes. Having to wake up with the sun and dragging yourself to a freezing classroom to hear a lecture is hardly how anyone wants to start their day off. Since I'm due to take another one of these this semester, it's time for me to learn how to master them. Here are my tips to making morning classes a bit easier.

Prepare before hand
This means getting all your class work and books together the day before to avoid a scramble in the morning.  This way you won't forget to bring things like pens, paper, or that essay that's due today. This also means showering and getting your look ready the day before if you need to.

Eat breakfast
You will feel so much better and more energized when you actually feed your body in the morning. Since I am not a big breakfast fan, I usually go for something light like yogurt, fruit, or hot hashbrowns and eggs.

Do your homework the night before
I know there are other procrastinators like me out there. I would always do homework assignments right before class, but that changed with my morning classes. You can't exactly do a book summary for your 10 AM class when you only woke up at 9:45. Well you could, but it'd be pretty crappy. So finish all your assignments  before the day of class

Change your sleeping habits
I don't really like this one, but it is true. Going to sleep earlier means you will most likely wake up earlier.  This will give you more time and energy for class. So you won't be snoozing during lecture, no matter how boring it is.

Time is the Essence
Most of my morning teachers happened to be jerks really strict and wanted to give quizzes at the beginning of class. So coming in five minutes late everyday meant your grade was being affected. Show your teachers you care and get your money's worth my going to class on time. It will really help your grades and your teachers will notice.

Get a friend
Sometimes you can't help but sleep through an AM class or doze off during a lecture. Make sure you have a friend who is taking the class who can catch you up with notes and other important things you may miss in class. You can also check in on each other to make sure you're both o top of your game and get to school on time.

Have any other tips you'd like to share? Leave us a comment below! 

 Freshman year has come and gone for us and we both had a great time meeting new people and doing new things all while picking up valuable lessons along the way. We decided to share what we learned our freshman year with.