At the end of every summer, many young adults experience an incredible opportunity for change and growth when they head off to college. The next few years will be full of discovery as they learn more about the world around them, topics of interest, and themselves. The college experience also comes with numerous challenges, like maintaining your social life and good grades. As you prepare your child for their classes and the first night in the dorm, we wanted to provide additional moving advice to help make this transition happen flawlessly! Embrace the Challenge If you start college expecting everything to be easy, you’re setting yourself up for failure. You might excel in some areas while having difficulty in others, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Lean into every challenge, as it will help you grow exponentially. You’ll have to stay up late some nights in the library, push yourself to the limits to keep up with all your responsibilities, and leave your comfort zone to make new friends. It may feel like you’re leaping into the unknown, but that’s a big piece of the college experience. Own Your Space Whether moving into a dorm or an apartment, your new living space will be your sanctuary where you can study, mingle with friends, and relax at night. This space should bring you peace and comfort. Decorate it with things that bring you joy, but be careful of placing anything that could become distracting. Be intentional with your living space! Explore the Area Most people only spend a few hours on their chosen college campus before deciding on a school. That’s not enough time to become familiar with the area and know where everything is. After you move in, consider walking around campus and the surrounding area to get the lay of the land. If you know what buildings and rooms your classes will take place in, consider visiting them before the fall semester officially begins. This will help ease any feelings of stress and anxiety! Tips for a Strong Start at College NEW ROOM, NEW ROUTINE, NEW YOU
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SUMMER CHICKPEA SALAD
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2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 green onions, thinly sliced 2 ears grilled corn, kernels cut from the cob 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp pepper 3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
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1 1/2 tbsp honey
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 lime, zested and juiced
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Directions 1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, onions, corn, tomatoes, basil, and chives. 2. Toss well with salt and pepper and set aside. 3. In a small saucepan over low heat, add oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, lime juice, and zest. 4. Whisk until the mixture is warm and garlic begins sizzling. 5. Pour over the chickpea mixture and toss well to coat. 6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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