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When writing a paper, getting your thoughts collected, organized and onto paper is the first major hurdle. This alone is enough to send some students into a panic as they feel the pressure is on to churn out a final draft on their first try. The truth is that the first draft of your paper should be little more than an extended stream of consciousness on which you can build, tweak and finally produce your masterpiece. Revising your paper doesn’t have to be difficult, though. Here’s we’ll give you a 5 step road map to revising that rough draft into the literary masterpiece you know it can be.

The history of alcohol is a bit sketchy. While no one knows exactly when the first alcoholic drink was developed, archeologists have found proof of a fermented drink made from rice, honey and fruit being consumed 9,000 years ago. The date alcohol was invented may now be known but one thing is – the following day the hangover was discovered. Since then, people have been searching for the perfect fix and here we’ve collected the Top 5 Hangover cures history has to offer as well as a look back to some that have (thankfully) stayed buried in the past.

They say college can change your life and they’re not kidding. You might start college with the same mindset you had in high school but chances are you’ve done a full 180 (or three) by the time the first semester ends. We’ve rounded up the Top 20 signs that your might be going down the path of Geek Chic … or just plain Geek.

Forget finals, exams and mid-term papers: coming up with a costume idea for Halloween is real pressure. If you’re sweating over what you’ll be dressing up as this year and want to avoid the tired out plays on pirates, zombies and vampires, we have 15 unique costume ideas that will score you points with fellow party-goers and overage trick-or-treaters. These unique ideas can be a great jumping off point to create your own look or to improve on great costumes of the past.

Gearing up for Halloween is one of the best parts of fall. If you’ve let the part planning slide a bit, don’t worry. We’ve rounded up twenty tips that will let you piece together the perfect party complete with decorations, costume ideas and even help with the nibbles.

Dating and college – it’s easy to see why plenty of people think the two simply don’t mix. Dealing with the emotional ups and downs of a relationship on top of papers, professors, essays and exams can be enough to send just about anyone running for the hills. But true love waits for no man – and no semester break – so when dating and relationships get to be a bit sticky, it’s time to turn to one of these 7 blogs about dating while in college to help see you through.

Many times, you don’t get to choose your roommate if you live in a dorm. While it’s possible to change rooms or request a new roommate, the process is difficult and can only be used if there’s a serious problem. So before you track down the RA and stir up a world of drama, try some of these tips to get along.

Which is more difficult – making it through college or writing the resume once commencement is behind you? Even though you’ve spent the past few years writing papers every time you turn around, once you sit down to prepare your first post graduate resume, chances are you’ll find yourself with the most intense case of writer’s block you’ve ever had. Writing about yourself and your academic accomplishments for a resume can be difficult, but there are some great resources out there that can help make it a lot easier.

The life of a student is great. You have the freedom to learn, to grow, to find yourself, hang out with your friends. Now if only you could skip over the actual studying part you might be on to something! School work is real work, and sooner or later you are going to have to buckle down and get your grey matter in gear and do some serious studying.

College classes are a chance to expand your mind, explore new subjects, meet new people and learn more than you ever wanted to know about just how expensive books can be. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to find books on the cheap.