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Shopping on a Budget: College Edition

by Olivia

I love shopping, but I hate spending money. See the problem? In order to shop I obviously have to spend money. Although, I feel like I am starting to be an expert on shopping and saving. When I know I’m saving I don’t feel as bad about spending my money. So here are my money saving shopping tricks:

UNIDAYS: This website is perfect for college students. You simply sign up with your college email and get coupons ranging from 10% to 30% off your favorite stores. After creating an account, search a store, hit get now for the code and there you go, instant savings.

Ebates: This site is the best if you’re an avid online shopper. You sign up, search a store and begin shopping. You’ll start earning cash back immediately. The more you shop, the more cash you’ll get back. Ebates sends you monthly checks with the money you’ve earned back. It feels like you’re getting a paid just for shopping.

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A Day in my Life: College Edition

by Olivia

A typical day in my life used to be: sleep, eat, school, work … repeat (x5)

Maybe a nap here or there but those days are over.

Today, my days are much more different. Wake up, go to class. When I’m not in class, I’m still doing school work. When I’m not doing school work, I’m sleeping. When I’m not sleeping, I’m eating. Stressed reading that? Yeah, me too.

Today was a Tuesday so here’s a day in my life:

Media Industries & Trends: 8a.m

Edit PKG, Entertainment graphics for schools television station, Q30 9:30-12

Interview a professor 12:45

Broadcast News Writing: 2-3:15p.m

Write script for Entertainment in ENPS 3:15-45p.m

Finish essay 3:45-4:45p.m

English: 5p.m

-Remember to try and breathe-

Math: 7:55p.m

Blog Posts 9-11p.m

Finish all assigned work for that day

This was a long day, but not every day is this chaotic. It can be really stressful managing classes, clubs/organizations and a social life, but you learn to manage and adapt to the change college entails. I love staying busy, but I also stress super easily. Luckily, I plan like it’s my job. It helps me to keep organized and distribute my time well.

Here are some pictures (more to come) so you can visualize a day as a journalism student at Quinnipiac University.

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Attention: This is not Chartwells

by Olivia

I never thought Conneticut would bring me some of the best food I have ever had but it has, yet again. Back in December, I traveled with my freinds to West Hartford, 20 minutes from Hamden. We went to a restaurant called, Barcelona, there we indulged in many spanish tapas. It was by far the best food I have ever had. If you ever see sweet potato humus with pita on a menu, I beg you to order it, you will not regret it.

Who would’ve thought Conneticut would behold the best restaurants. Pokemoto is heaven to all sushi lovers. Sushi bowls, burritos and more. All made with fresh ingredients and personalized to your liking. You select a base, flavor, protein, mix-ins and toppings. I got a rice base with, salmon, ahi tuna, chives, edamame, masago, avacado, ginger and I dressed it all with sesame ginger dressing…AMAZING.

If you live by southern Conneticut I really suggest you take a trip to either of these restaurants, you will  find something you love. These restaurants are not the Chartwells I’m used to…

Pokemoto//Hawaiian Poke

 

It’s Summer Somewhere

by Olivia

I’m all for New Jersey’s snow, but right now I wouldn’t mind Punta Canta’s sand instead. I was scrolling through the images on my computer and came across all of our pictures from our Punta Canta trip. Immediately, I missed the sun and warmth.

My favorite excursion we took part in was to Saona Island. Saona Island is the closest thing to heaven (so I’d imagine). I’ve never seen such white sand, blue skies, and crystal clear water. The food I had on that island was some of the best, freshest food I’ve ever tasted. Getting to Saona Island was unforgettable. It’s not every day you take a speedboat and catamaran to your destination. During the trip to Saona Island, you cross from the Atlantic Ocean to the Carribean. I watched the water change from dark blue to nearly clear waters. Once reaching the clear water, we hopped off the boat and stood on the sandbar, diving down to starfish by our toes.

The most important part of any vacation for me is the food. I still remember being the fullest I’ve ever been in my life after overindulging in sushi, but what’s new? All inclusive trips are dangerous for me. I just eat, eat, eat. Anyone else?!

The trip to Punta Canta, Dominican Republic was an unforgettable one and snowy days like today, man do I miss it.

Where we stayed: Royalton Punta Cana Resort 

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Pop of Red

by Olivia

It’s been quite some time, but I am back! The chaos of getting ready for my freshman year of college has finally settled and now I am just shopping for some dorm necessities. I took some time out to travel to Asbury Park, New Jersey (about a half hour south of me) to take some pictures and enjoy good food. I’ve talked about Porta before on here but in case you missed it, it’s a trendy, Italian hotspot for shore loving New Jerseyans. Click here for my last post at Porta.

This time around I took some pictures with one of my best friends, headed to Porta for lunch and then indulged in delicious vegan ice cream at a shop called Cookman Creamery.

My outfit I wanted to keep really, really simple. I wanted the outfit to revolve around the bright red mules. You can get them here for only $21. I am obsessed with them because they’re not only super affordable but they make any simple outfit pop. I stuck with classic, silver accessories to match the metal around the pockets of my white skirt. My top is a simple, plunging, grey body suit and again, super affordable. Outfit details are below!

 

Grey Bodysuit: Boohoo (now $6)

White Skirt: Lucky Clover 

Necklaces: Gifted

Rings: Alex & Ani

Shoes: 2020Ave

 

 

 

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