When it comes to late night television, Jimmy Kimmel is one of our go-to guys for a good laugh. Here's a roundup of the most hilarious stunts he's orchestrated over the years.

1. Make celebs read mean tweets about themselves

Though some of the put-downs on Kimmel's famous Celebrity Mean Tweets segment can get pretty nasty, you have to admit, it's hilarious when Drake reads aloud a tweet that claims he looks like Voldemort with hair. Hey, at least these celebs brush it off like it's no big deal!

2. Encourage parents to trick their kids

All of the YouTube Challenges Kimmel hosts are a scream, but his annual Halloween candy challenge is hands down the best because what's better than watching the reactions of some sassy kids get tricked by their parents? It's easy to call these seriously distressed kids brats, but come on! How would your 7-year-old self have reacted?

3. Catch people on the street lying (many times) about things that don't exist

There's nothing more embarrassing than being caught in a lie... especially when on national television! In the latest installment of Lie Witness News, where strangers are asked about made up events and people, Kimmel's crew headed to Texas to talk with South by Southwest festival goers. Get ready to laugh because these answers are outrageous... who hasn't heard of the Mary-Kate and Nasty?

4. Talk to kids about the serious stuff

In a stark contrast to the highly distressed kids featured in his Halloween Candy challenges, Kimmel also dedicates some screen time to some adorable kids as he discusses with them things like politics, money and driving... you know, just the usual conversation topics for your average second grader.  

5. Hoax the Internet into believing the 'twerking gone wrong' video was real

Remember that viral clip of the girl whose pants caught fire after she fell from the twerking position onto some candles? We all thought it was real until Kimmel came forward with the truth and the full video in which he swiftly entered the room and put the flames out, whilst wearing yoga pants, mind you. You sure had us all fooled, Kimmel!

6. Ask celebs ridiculous questions

Three Ridiculous Questions is one of the more bizarre things Kimmel does, but it's his celebrity guests' quick-witted answers that make the feature a hit! How else would you find out that Chrissy Teigen would eat a mile of dish towel?!

7. Star in Taken 4

Have you seen Taken 4 yet? If not, get with the times! In the latest installment of the action-packed trilogy, Kimmel plays the curly-haired, uni-browed villain. Spoiler alert: he doesn't live long.

Which of Jimmy Kimmel's hilarious antics is your favorite? Let us know below!

When pop culture tries to capture what it's like to live in a sorority house, they usually get it wrong. You know it's not all pillow fights and crazy parties; it's just you and your sisters, driving one another crazy and making memories. Is it anything like what you see in the movies? Not at all. Is it the best decision you've ever made? Absolutely. 

1. You've forgotten what it's like to have people knock before entering a room.

Sweet privacy, how we miss you. 

2. And personal space is a thing of the past, too. 

How many times do you have to say, "I'm gonna go to bed" before your sorority sister decides to get out of your room?

3. You know that even though movies love to show sororities throwing huge parties, the house is usually completely dry.

As in, totally alcohol free. 

4. And boys are only allowed in certain parts of the house. 

Your room? That's off-limits. 

5. Even though you share a bathroom with a bunch of other girls, you're extremely territorial when it comes to your preferred shower stall.

It actually has water pressure that can rinse the shampoo out of your hair. 

6. Someone is always awake in the house.

She's either studying or watching Netflix, so feel free to join. 

7. Quiet hours? What quiet hours?

On the bright side, you've learned to sleep through almost anything. 

8. There are always people asleep on the couch.

And you're never sure if you should wake them or not. 

9. You know that good news travels fast and gossip travels faster. 

You know exactly who lives for the drama.

10. You can always find yourself a ride off campus. 

Just say the magic words: "Please" and, "I'll buy you Starbucks."

11. You've been woken up by the fire alarms in the middle of the night because someone burned popcorn. 

No matter how badly you want to be angry, it's way too funny watching your sisters scramble out of bed to wait for the fire department to arrive.

12. Any time you dress in anything other than Nike shorts and an oversized shirt, you get 1,000 compliments. 

It's a serious confidence booster.

13. On the flip side, be prepared for your sisters to tease you if you come home for brunch in last night's outfit. 

They tease you because they love you. 

14. You've got that one sister who is really great at pep talks.

Who you will hunt down if/when you need to vent. 

15. And you can always count on at least one sister who makes some... interesting life choices.

She's the one you'll hear coming in at 4 a.m. and feel compelled to check on. 

16. You know how important it is to be nice to your kitchen staff. 

How nice you are directly correlates with how many leftovers they will save for you.

17. And how quickly your house mom becomes your stand-in mom.  

She loves you, but she also makes sure the house doesn't burn down. Everybody wins!

18. You know that girls can be pretty gross. 

Just try sharing a bathroom with 40 women and see for yourself. 

19. But at least you know that you'll never run out of clothes. 

Because you can beg from every girl who lives in the house. Just be prepared to return the favor.

20. The temperature in the house is either as hot as a hot yoga studio or cold enough to be considered a tundra. 

You've just got to deal with it. 

21. You're surrounded by people you love 24/7, and you wouldn't trade your experience for anything in the world.

Ever. 

Ever since we shed tears over The Fault in Our Stars, we've been eagerly awaiting the release of Paper Towns, the next John Green novel to hit the big screen—especially since learning that everybody's favorite It-girl, Cara Delevingne, would be starring in the film. We've followed her rise to fame obsessively; after all, who doesn't love a girl who can declare her love for bacon one minute and be rocking the Chanel runway the next? Plus, she hangs out with the coolest squad: that is, everyone from Kendall Jenner to Beyoncé, Taylor Swift to Rebel Wilson.

Naturally, this means that we just can't get enough of her! She's proven to be fantastic at everything she's done, from modeling to singing (with Pharrell, no less). Though she's no stranger to the acting world, Paper Towns will be the first film she's starring in—and we can't wait to see her play the beautiful and mysterious Margo Roth opposite Nat Wolff as Quentin Jacobsen, the boy who's been in love with Margo since childhood. The first glimpse of the movie, which hits theaters July 24, is everything (and Cara pulls off an American accent impeccably!).

Is there anything Cara can't do? We've blocked off July 24 so we can spend the day watching the movie/processing all the emotions we know we're bound to feel—and we highly recommend you do the same. But until then, here's a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at Cara and Paper Towns author John Green to help you survive the next couple of months.

While the Kardashian-Jenner family might be notorious for meddling in each other’s lives, breaking the fourth wall to complain about each other, and “literally being so rude,” when it comes to media versus family they are each other’s greatest allies. The Kardashians and Jenners are no stranger to taking to social media to confront haters although usually, it is the Kardashian girls who take to Twitter to defend their younger siblings. However it appears that fabricated quotes in US Weekly have caused the usually reserved Kendall Jenner to follow in her sisters' footsteps.

US Weekly published a story claiming to have scored an exclusive interview with Kendall backstage at Comedy Central’s roast of Justin Bieber, when such an interview never actually occurred. In the alleged interview, the model was reported as having said, “I love my dad. He’s always been there for me and my sisters. He’s a wonderful man. And just because he’s changing shoes now, so to speak, doesn’t make him less wonderful. I will always love my dad, whether he’s a man or a woman.”

Kendall took to Twitter to let the world know her frustration with the magazine for manufacturing the quotes:

Although there have been numerous reports that Bruce will be sitting down with Diana Sawyer in May to discuss his coming out and that there will be an E! docuseries, Jenner himself has not yet confirmed the rumors. Aside from Kendall’s rebuttal to the faux-interview, the topic of Bruce Jenner’s supposed transition is one that neither the Kardashians nor the Jenners have publicly acknowledged or weighed in on.

We don't blame you Kendall !

There are few experiences more anxiety inducing than the dreaded interview, save final exams or your SO calling to say the two of you “need to talk.” Unfortunately, it’s impossible to get a job, an internship or even admittance into grad school until you can convince an interviewer that you’re qualified.

It’s a high-pressure situation, and no matter how much we prepare for it, something problematic could happen. Because we’re already on edge, we may slip up and flub a question or forget something important. Fortunately, it’s possible to get back on track. HC talked to expert interview coach Barry Drexler to find out how to recover from common interview mistakes.

1. You arrive late.

Maybe there was an accident on the expressway or you rolled out of bed much later than you had planned—either way, you finally make it to your interview. Fifteen minutes late.

“The best thing to do is to be as honest as possible and just own it,” Drexler says. Acknowledge your mistake and apologize for it. Explain your reasoning where applicable. If you were late due to circumstances out of your control (such as traffic or a major accident), then let the interviewer know.

If you’re running late and you know the interviewer’s phone number, it’s a good idea to give him or her a call ahead of time. If you don’t have his or her contact information, you’ll have to deal with the situation after you arrive.

You’re going to want to take a moment before entering the interview space to gather yourself. “You’re going to lose your composure, because you’ll be really uptight about being late,” Drexler says. “You have to, as much as possible, put it behind you.” Dip into the ladies’ room to fix yourself up, or take a few deep breaths just outside the door to get yourself under control.

What to do: Say, “I’m very sorry I was late; there was an accident on the expressway and it slowed me down. It’s not typical of me.” Then move on.

2. You forget the interviewer’s name or call him or her by the wrong one.

A slip of the tongue, a momentary lapse in memory — hey, it happens.

According to Drexler, this happens a lot, so it shouldn’t be that big of a deal. Be apologetic, but don’t keep saying you’re sorry over and over again. “In other words, don’t give it life,” he says. “You want to get the interviewer off that topic. If you keep talking about it, you’re giving it life when you don’t need to.”

What to do: Say, “Oops, sorry about that!” and steer the conversation away from the incident.

3. Your phone rings.

It’s your worst nightmare: You could have sworn you put your phone on silent, but for some reason Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” is now blaring from your purse.

While you may want to ignore it until it goes away, that’s not the best thing to do. “You want to be honest; you just made a mistake,” Drexler says. “You want to show respect.” Don’t let it continue to ring while the interviewer is talking.

If your phone goes off in the middle of the interview, apologize and turn it off. Don’t put it on silent, but power it down; it’s your safest bet against any more accidental interruptions.

What to do: Say, “I’m so sorry, I thought I put my phone on silent.” Then turn it off, put it in your bag and leave it there.

4. You say something negative.

Frazzled nerves can mess with our filters, and sometimes we say things we never would have voiced aloud otherwise.

Maybe you catch yourself telling a questionable joke, or a dig at your ex-boss slips out when talking about your previous work experiences. As always, you need to address your mistake and make amends.

If you catch yourself being less than positive, Drexler offers a way to turn it into a good thing. “If you look at their expression and you’re getting a sense that you just said something wrong, then it’s a good opportunity to demonstrate self-awareness,” he says. It’s always better to catch yourself than to have your interviewer tell you that you’re being rude. If you’re unsure, Drexler suggests reading the interviewer for signals (narrowed eyes, sudden body tension) that you may have said something off-color.

Once you’ve caught yourself, turn the negative into a positive. For example, if you find yourself speaking badly about your former employer, halt in your tracks and begin elaborating on some of the skills that you learned at that job.

What to do: Say, “I just realized I made a rude joke/spoke negatively about my prior employer. To be honest, I really learned a lot from him/her, such as...”

5. You miss a question because you weren’t paying attention.

Maybe you’re mortified about that rude joke you just made or you still can’t get over the fact that you were late. Whatever the case may be, you suddenly notice the interviewer is staring at you expectantly, and you have no idea what he or she just said.

While the situation may appear awkward in the worst way, Drexler offers a pretty simple fix. “This is where you would simply say, ‘Well, I was just thinking about the prior question.’ That’s a good reply to something like that,” he says. However, remember to stay in the moment from here forward. During your interview, you shouldn’t be thinking about anything else!

What to do: Say, “Oh, I was just thinking about something you said,” and ask him or her to repeat the question.

6. You forget to bring a list of references.                                    

Like slipping up on someone’s name, forgetting to bring your reference list happens quite often as well. Don’t dwell on this one, either; admit that you forgot and take action to correct the mistake.

“Be very matter-of-fact,” Drexler says. “You have to demonstrate an attitude that shows you’re not beating yourself up in front of them.” Tell the interviewer that you will send your references by the end of the day.

What to do: Say, “Oh! My apologies. I will absolutely send them to you by the end of today.”

7. You’re asked to explain an unfamiliar part of your resume.

Drexler works with clients specifically to train them so they don’t make this mistake. “It happens because people do their resumes, and they don’t even bother to look at them,” he says.

This is why you should never have anyone else do your resume for you. Anything on your resume is fair game, so you need to know it like the back of your hand. Still, maybe the point in question was an internship from high school, or a section near the bottom you didn’t think to look over.

“Don’t dwell on what you don’t know,” Drexler suggests. Don’t say that you don’t know or aren’t sure. Do your best to remember what you can about the item and expand on it as much as possible.

What to do: Say, “Well, that was quite a while ago, but what I do know about that situation is…”

8. You’re asked a question you weren’t prepared for.

“What do you think about our company’s recent adoption of open office spaces?” You didn’t check the headlines; you were too busy practicing for this interview!

Unfortunately, you’re not going to be prepared for every question you get. Drexler says, “This is where you have to think on your feet. What is it the person wants to hear when they’re asking me this question?”

He continues, “If you don’t have any clue, you still need to say something.” You may be nervous, but don’t just blurt out any answer. It’s totally okay to take a second to consider the question before you respond. Think about the overall premise of the question, and try to figure out what’s behind it. Say something like, “that’s a great question” to give yourself a bit more time if you need to.

What to do: Say, “That’s a great question. I think open office spaces are a great way to cultivate teamwork and a friendly environment…”

9. You give a less-than-ideal answer.

In an effort to give the right answer, you may accidentally give the wrong one.

Rachael David, a junior at Penn State, had this happen when she was interviewing for her current internship. “She simply asked me on a scale of 1-10 how much I wanted the job, and in fear of appearing too eager, I responded with an eight,” she says.

If you’re still in the interview, don’t be afraid to amend points you think you didn’t answer as well as you could have. If the interview is over, you may still have the chance to fix this mistake. “If you think there were one or two questions you didn’t answer very well, then you want to address that in a thank-you note, briefly,” Drexler says. “You want your note to be constructive and positive.”

Rachael found this solution worked for her. “Immediately when I left the interview, I knew I had made a horrible mistake and was sure to email her as soon as I could, both thanking her for the interview and explaining my mistake,” she says. “I told her that my desire for the job was a solid 10 and apologized for any confusion. She responded back saying how glad she was that I had changed my mind, and I was notified that I got the job a few weeks later.”

It is possible to recover and still get the job. As stated, address the mistake (and correct it!) in a follow-up thank-you email. Keep it brief — no need to overly elaborate.

What to do: Say, “I know you asked me about X, and I want you to know these are my thoughts about that point…”

Interviews can be a stressful ordeal, but Drexler encourages us to remember what they’re for. An interview is all about selling yourself: showing the interviewer that you have the knowledge, skills and experience that he or she wants. In order to do this, Drexler insists that you stay focused. “You have to drop everything else from your mind and stay present, and that ‘everything’ includes the mistake you just made,” he says.

If you make a mistake, own up to it and then give it a positive spin! Giving a silver lining to your mistakes can help demonstrate your accountability, your self-awareness and your ability to not sweat the small stuff. Use those unfortunate mishaps to convince your interviewer you’re qualified for the position!

Who said Halloween wasn’t a romantic holiday? Not only can you dress up in cute matching costumes with your SO, but you have someone who will cover your eyes and who you can grab on to during the gory scenes of scary movies. Horror films are one of the best ways to get your adrenaline pumping for a fun date during Halloween season, whether it’s with your long-term squeeze or a new cutie you’ve been seeing. While going for a walk to see the leaves changing is a nice way of hanging out, every couple needs a break from the typical fall dates—and what better way to break the lull than with popcorn and a blood-curdling thriller?

So kick off the spooky festivities by cuddling up with your man and watching one of these terrifying movies! Experts even say that engaging in thrilling activities with another person can make your bond stronger. We’ve ordered our movie selections from light-hearted frights to bone-chilling tales that will stick with you long after you’ve turned off the TV—it’s up to you how close you want to get with your guy this Halloween!

1. Warm Bodies

Can’t decide between a horror flick and a rom-com? Warm Bodies takes the best of both worlds by blending a grotesque cast with an irresistibly sweet plotline. In this paranormal Romeo and Juliet adaptation, a zombie boy falls for living girl in the midst of an apocalypse. As their love grows stronger, the boy begins showing more humanlike characteristics (we’ll spare you the beating heart joke), which shed a new light on the war between the living and the dead. So if you and your guy have opposite tastes on the movie spectrum, we’re sure you’ll both find something to love in this hilarious “horror” film. Plus, you can always have a playful argument about who will win the ultimate battle between zombies and humans!

2. A Nightmare on Elm Street

Another classic that takes place in a seemingly peaceful suburban setting, this movie will turn your pleasant dreams into sheer terror. When a murderer with a bladed glove begins haunting people in their sleep, a young girl must prove that a string of deaths are all related to one nighttime killer (before he slashes all of her friends!)

While the plotline will make you sleep with one eye open, keep in mind that this movie was made in the ‘80s. Lindsay Goldstein, a senior at the University of Illinois, says, “The special effects are SO outdated, and it's always great to make fun of how obvious the makeup and fake blood are and laugh together while snuggling up!”

3. Scream

Any installation of this classic thriller is sure to give you a case of goose bumps. The movie features a cast of horror movie mavens that uses their know-how to escape the attacks of a killer by the name of Ghostface (we wonder how long it took them to come up with that…). While the cast makes fun of the conventions in scary movies, they still find themselves falling for the very same tricks.

“I think it [has] just the right amount of scary… that you can talk through the movie and still know what’s going on,” says Asiana Smith, a senior at Le Moyne College. What would you and your guy do if Ghostface was pursuing you? Chat it up and make a game plan as you watch the main characters make not-so-smart decisions.

4. When a Stranger Calls

This 2006 remake of the 1979 film will have you think twice about taking that seemingly harmless part-time babysitting job. When a teenager babysits two children in a large home, she receives strange phone calls from an unidentified number. The police trace the call and tell the babysitter that the calls are coming from inside the house (we think that’s a creepy enough reason for you and your guy to silence your own phones—and that means more attention on each other!). The babysitter soon realizes that her real job description is to keep the kids—and herself—alive and far away from the mysterious caller.

Despite its disturbing premise, this movie can also be an unlikely conversation starter if you’re watching it with a guy you’re getting to know. “I always use this movie to my advantage because I can cuddle up with the guy and reference how much I babysit and love kids,” says Morgan Gibbons, a recent grad of Boston College and the publicity director for HC BC. “Guys usually like to hear that I care about kids… especially if they have younger siblings.”

5. The Cabin in the Woods

If you think all horror films end the same way, you need to watch this movie. The story begins with five adventurous friends who go on holiday in a remote cabin (what could possibly go wrong?). Little do they know that workers in an underground facility are monitoring their every move. By using drugs, the workers begin manipulating the group’s rational thoughts (like sticking together no matter what) to control their fates.

The action pokes fun at the ridiculous scenarios in most horror films and uses a unique approach to keep you guessing at every suspenseful pause. On top of the exciting plot, there are a few sultry scenes (like a tipsy game of truth or dare) that will set the mood for any scary movie date night—just make sure your date doesn’t get jealous when you’re staring at Chris Hemsworth more than him.

6. You’re Next

A family reunion goes awry in this movie when murderers wearing farm animal masks invade the family’s luxurious vacation home. However, the assailants are in for a surprise when one of the sons’ girlfriends has hidden survival skills that could save them all. The retreat turns into a bloody game of cat and mouse as relationships are tested and trust becomes one of the most deadly weapons. This movie is sure to give you an eerie feeling as you’re holding on to your guy, because the most dangerous villains are often closer than you think…(although we’re sure he’s great!)

7. The Conjuring

Set in the 1970s, this movie is about a family who moves into a farmhouse that was previously owned by an accused witch. If that wasn’t bad enough, it turns out the witch killed her own children and then committed suicide. The family starts hearing voices and seeks out the help of a husband and wife who specialize in paranormal investigations. The creepiness escalates, and the couple must perform an exorcism before the family is possessed and history repeats itself. This movie is not for the timid, so make sure you and your guy are ready for the eeriest scenes ever. If you need some motivation to make it through to the end, just know that Patrick Wilson gets a lot of screen time.

Take advantage of the spooky season and indulge your inner child; you can outgrow trick-or-treating, but scary movies are always age-appropriate. Your SO will appreciate the bold suggestion and be more than happy to protect you from those freaky villains (whether you’re really scared or not!). 

A 2012 Australian Human Rights Commission reported that 1 in five people reported being sexually harassed in the workplace in the past five years, so we know that sexual harassment in the workplace is an experience that many men and women endure, one which a collegiette was brave enough to share with us. To combat sexual harassment in the workplace, the Australian campaign Know Where The Line Is is working to raise awareness of sexual harassment and the line between conversation and harassment.

The public service campaign graphically displays everyday conversation starters, a line, and the segment of the comment that would turn the conversation into harassment. It specifically raises awareness of verbal sexual harassment, which is often not recognized as much as physical sexual harassment (i.e. pinching) is. The campaign also identifies three key steps to go through if the viewer is being harassed or if they see harassment in the workplace: See (be aware of the line between everyday interactions and those that are considered harassment), Talk (communicate with superiors, peers, or the harasser), and Support (be there for the person being harassed).

Know Where The Line Is serves to empower those who have been harassed in the workplace by defining what is and isn’t okay. According to a February 2015 survey by Cosmopolitan of women aged 18 to 34, 16 percent of women said they hadn’t been sexually harassed but did acknowledge they had observed and experienced sexually explicit or sexist remarks. 33 percent of the surveyed women reported being sexually harassed in the workplace, of which 71 percent didn’t report the incidents to superiors. Of those who reported being sexually harassed, 75 percent said the harassers were male coworkers.

By visually delineating the difference between what is and isn’t okay, Know Where The Line Is has the potential to lessen sexual harassment and empower victims and bystanders to speak up if they observe sexual harassment. 

Social media posts that could derail your future career. [The Muse]

These nail polish pictures are #thedress all over again. [SheFinds]

For more sex, get more sleep. [Newser]

Why asking for help with my eating disorder was a sign of strength. [The Mighty]

Food swaps to get you ready for bikini season. [Spoon University]

What your eye color says about your drinking habits. [YourTango]

When celebrities tweet. [The New Yorker]

The rise and fall of 'Glee.' [Rolling Stone]

Obama weighs in on racist fraternity video. [The Huffington Post]

Romantic things to do when living with your S.O. [AskMen]

What if, instead of buying boyfriend jeans, you could just buy the same jeans as your boyfriend does? This may be increasingly likely in the years to come. If New York Fashion Week is any indication (spoiler alert: it is), gender neutral clothing options are a growing trend. Brands like Public School sent collections down the runway featuring many looks that occupied the grey area between masculine and feminine this year.

Some brands have already abandoned gender differentiations entirely. Children’s clothing maker Polarn O. Pyret proudly states that it is “Not for girls. Not for boys. We make clothes for children!” However, gender neutral brands for adults are still few and far between.

The 21st century has already seen the rise in challenge against the traditional gender binary, as young people question why we split the world so strictly between male and female. Clothing may be the next frontier. The New York Times reports that many within the fashion industry think the time to embrace gender neutrality is now.

With the growth of one size fits all retailers, we could consider gender neutrality to be part of a larger movement to offer a standard set of options for an entire consumer base. Unlike one size fits all clothing, gender neutral products serve to challenge illogical practices in the fashion world. When you think about it, the whole concept of gender-divided clothing is, for the most part, an unnecessary one. 

As we learned recently, even the high heel, which we take for granted as being unquestionably feminine, was originally a shoe for men. Realizations like this challenge our basic assumptions about what makes clothing appropriate for one sex or the other. There has been a huge variety of ideas across history and cultures about what clothing is appropriate for men and women, and there is very little logic behind the division of men and women’s clothing in today’s society, so why not shake things up? This process will undoubtedly be a gradual one, but it seems like we’re headed in the right direction.

Are you the type who can't leave the house without a swipe of red lipstick? Or do you rock a rich plum just on nights out? And which color means you're most likely to post a selfie?

COVERGIRL recently did a study of 1,000 women to dig into the link between women's personality traits and how they're perceived based on their lipstick color choices. The key results of the study were how easily others' perception of you can change with a simple switch in lipstick color. If you're a red lipstick purist, chances are that others see you as creative and daring, whereas pink lip lovers are viewed as more sociable and fun-loving. If you prefer to rock a plum-colored pout, others deem you independent, but if nude lipstick is your thing, the people around you think that you're warm and caring. 

The survey also found that your lipstick choice can be a window into your own lifestyle habits and personality traits. For instance, women who wear lipstick often (think four or more days per week) were found to be more confident than those who wear it less often. Also, lipstick-wearers are more likely to think of themselves as trendsetters, and they consider themselves more in the know about pop culture.

Additionally, this study found a relationship between your lipstick habits and your social life. Women who wear lipstick often were found to go on nearly three times as many dates as those who do not wear lipstick. They also post twice as many selfies as those who do not wear lipstick—particularly if they're red lipstick wearers! Women who wear lipstick often are also found to exercise almost twice as often as those who do not wear lipstick. Compared to the red lipstick lovers, women who wear pink, nude or plum lipstick were more likely to stay home on a Saturday night, while red lipstick lovers were more likely to be found out at the bar.

Based on this study, your choice in lipstick (or lack thereof) might be more than just a beauty statement, so be sure to experiment with a few different colors before you decide on your #1 hue—who knows what it might say about you!

Letting go is hard... especially when it comes to clothes. Maybe you still have your favorite skirt from childhood, or bought a shirt that just didn't fit right when you got home. While donating your clothes is a great way to clean out your closet, if you want to hang onto those pieces that you can't bear to part with but know you'll never actually wear, there are a bunch of ways to repurpose them with some easy DIY projects! Here are 5 of our favorites:

1. T-shirt rug

Turn old t-shirts into home decor—no sewing necessary! Cut your t-shirts into 1.5 inch strips, then tie 3 strips together at the top and begin braiding. After braiding about 4 inches, start coiling the braided fabric in a spiral with the knot in the center. Take the strand closest to the coil and pass it under and through one of the loops of the braid you coiled. Continue braiding sections of about 4 inches, looping as you go along to attach each braided layer together. When you get to the end of a strand, follow the directions from The Wonder Forest to learn how to connect new strands without adding a bunch of knots to your rug. 

2. Lacy jean shorts

Denim or cotton shorts too tight or short? NBD! Grab some lace, scissors, needle and thread and get to work on creating some adorable lace inset shorts. This tutorial from The Fashion Citizen makes it look so easy! Simply cut a triangle out of lace, pin it to your shorts, then sew around the outline of the lace. Then, cut the denim underneath, and voilà! Super cute, looser, longer jorts!

3. Sweater pillow

If your sweater has shrunk and isn't so cozy anymore, slap it on a pillow with the help of HGTV's tutorial! Slide your sweater or shirt over a pillow insert, aligning the arms with the top corners of the pillow. Gather the sleeve and tuck it into itself to ensure that the arm hole is free from bunching or stretching. Fold the neck onto the back to make a clean line on the top. Make a small stitch with a needle and thread where the neck meets the back of the pillow. Fold the bottom of the sweater onto the back as well and stitch the bottom corners onto the back. Untuck the arms, and pull them towards the back to cross the sleeves. Add a few small stiches to keep the arms in place. 

4. Crochet trim shirt

This tutorial from Trash To Couture has you covered if you want to hang onto a shirt that is too tight (or one that just needs a style upgrade)! Measure your crocheted material so that it lines up with the shoulder and bottom of your t-shirt. Cut the side seams and sleeves off the shirt. Sew the crocheted material onto the sides. Pin where you'd like the armhole to go. Top stich the new side seam, leaving the top portion open to create a sleeve.

5. Pleated dress

Turn an old, ill-fitting skirt into an adorable dress with the help of Life Is Beautiful. Pull the skirt over your head so that the elastic wast is around your neck. Mark where you want the sleeves to end.  Pinch the sides of the skirt to where your waste ends and mark it, making sure the pleats aren't stretched out. Flip it inside out and cut the vertical lines and extra fabric off. That's it! You can use the extra fabric as a cute belt or leave it flowy!

How will you upcycle your clothes?

The third wheel: Everyone's been there. Whether your friend double-booked or simply invited her SO to your plans without asking, being a third wheel is beyond annoying and one of the most uncomfortable social situations to be in. We've complied a list of the 11 struggles we all unfortunately face while third-wheeling - we're sure you can relate.

1. Your friend has her SO's arm around her shoulder, but your shoulder remains cold and untouched.

2. Looking up during the middle of a story you’re telling to see them completely tuning you out and staring lovingly into each other's eyes.

3. Pitying glances from people around you.

4. Pitying glances from the couple you’re third-wheeling.

5. Pitying glances to yourself in your Snapchat camera.

6. Pretending that you’re too into your text convo to realize that they’re making out.

7. Trying to figure out how to split the bill for dinner - two ways or three ways?

8. Being the only person who gets called by her actual name.

9. Sitting in the backseat and the only view you have is of their interlaced hands on top of the arm rest.

10. Whether you're at the complete opposite end of the sofa or forced to sit alone on the ground, you're always seated a good, awkward few yards away from the happy couple.

11. The only Instagram that will surface that night is a filtered picture of the two of them kissing, which you will be taking (several of).

It was the summer after my first year of college, and I had just broken up with my high school sweetheart. For the first time since he and I started dating (at the laughably young age of 14), I was single—and I had no idea what it was like to be single. I was a little excited by the prospect, but mostly, I was terrified. How do you even talk to guys you haven’t been dating for four years already? I had no idea where to begin.

It was at this vulnerable point, freshly single and totally naive, that I was sexually assaulted.

Around a week after the break-up, I got a message from the brother of my friend's boyfriend, asking me if I wanted to get together. We’d hung out together a few times as friends when I was still in a relationship, so I didn't think much of it—I figured we’d hang out again as friends, but maybe, now we’d flirt a little. I had always thought he was cute, and I knew he was interested in me, but I figured I’d just see where the night took me. I thought maybe we’d kiss, but I wasn’t even sure I was ready for that much—and I definitely wasn’t ready to do anything else.

I arrived at his family’s farm in Pennsylvania and we hung out alone in the barn for a while, talking casually. He offered me a drink, so I took it. As he let me talk about my year, the break-up, and whatever else I babbled on about for an hour or so, I realized that somehow, I was drunk. As in, walls-spinning drunk. He’d been refilling my drink subtly as I spoke, all while somehow maintaining my eye contact, nodding, and asking questions that would allow me to continue talking—I realized my glass had never gotten more than half empty before he added more liquor. I commented on my frustration at having had so much to drink. I hadn’t wanted to get drunk; I still needed to drive home.

“I guess I’ll have to drive you there,” he said, adding, “Or back to my place.”

I told him I needed to get home. I checked my phone, pretending to have pressing texts from my mom about my whereabouts. In hindsight, I should have called my mom and told her that I wanted her to come get me, even though I had lied about where I was going. I was 18, and hanging out with this 24-year-old man would not be something she’d approve of. I vaguely wondered how I’d explain where my car was if he dropped me off at my house. Then I figured I didn’t care—as long as I got home safely, I’d come up with something in the morning. Everything was blurry, and I felt sick. I just wanted to lie down and go to sleep.

I told him I wanted to go home... he drove to his place anyway.

I objected when I noticed that we weren’t heading in the direction of my house, and he told me we would go to his place so that he could give me some water and coffee while I sobered up. Then, he told me he’d drive me back to the farm when I was sober, where I could get my car and drive myself home. It seemed reasonable enough to my drunken mind, but I must have looked uneasy, because he said, “Come on, you know me. I don’t bite.”

“I don’t think—” I faltered, trying hard not to sound young and stupid. “I just got out of the relationship, and he’s the only one I’ve ever—I’m not ready to be with anyone else. Sorry if that’s weird.” He pretended to understand.

The next thing I remember is waking up. My underwear was on the floor. I felt dirty all over.

I got dressed, woke him, and told him to take me back to his car. We were silent the whole ride back. I asked him not to tell his brother, or his brother’s girlfriend. I got in my car, drove home, showered, and cried in my bed all day. When my mom asked me what was wrong, I told her I felt sick. She brought me tea and Advil. I wasn’t lying; I felt horrible. And not from the hangover.

At the time, I didn’t think of it as sexual assault. I just thought of myself as a slut. I thought about how horrifying it was that I had only broken up with my boyfriend a week before and had already hooked up with someone, and how embarrassing it was that I couldn’t even remember it. God, one of my friends had hooked up with him already! What was I going to say to her? No, I just wouldn’t tell her. Ever. Is this the kind of girl I was now? The kind of girl who just hooks up with anybody, even people she doesn’t want to hook up with? I hated myself.

I don’t even remember it. I don’t know if I said no, if I fought him off, or if I tried to run away. I don’t even know if we actually had sex, or what “base” we got to. For all of these reasons, I never thought about whether it was rape or not. I just assumed it was my fault.

When I got back to school in the fall, to the surprise of the editors at the blog I wrote for, I suddenly had an intense interest in sexual assault. I began researching the rates of assaults on campus, writing about it for the blog, reading books on the subject, and donating to organizations that work to prevent it. It didn’t cross my mind why I might have developed such a strong passion for this subject.

In fact, it wasn’t until a year later, when I had started dating someone new, that I even thought about it. My new boyfriend asked me why I spent so much time writing about sexual assault. “What got you so into this topic?” he asked me. “Were you…?” He let the question trail off.

I brushed it off. “No, no. I mean, one time I wasn’t really sure I wanted to hook up with this guy, and he did it anyway, and then I felt really gross afterward… But no, I was never like raped or something.” He nodded knowingly and accepted the answer without question.

He should probably not have accepted that explanation. He probably should have told me it sounded very much like I was “raped or something.” But it’s not his fault that society doesn’t teach us to view things like what happened to me as rape. I was the one who agreed to spend time with him alone. I was the one who agreed to drink. I was probably also flirty. I can’t remember fighting him off. I can’t specifically remember saying no.

But I definitely never said yes.

It wasn’t until I started doing so much research about what constitutes consent, about the definition of rape and sexual assault, and about appropriate versus inappropriate behavior in intimate situations that truth finally hit me.

That’s why I care so much. That’s why I want to pound it into everyone’s minds that simply not saying an explicit no is not the same as saying yes. Because no one else should have to feel the shame and embarrassment that comes from sexual assault, from someone else using your body for their pleasure without your expressed permission. If everyone goes into it knowing they have to get a voluntary, sober, enthusiastic “yes” from the start, no one gets hurt.

I don’t want anyone else to get hurt.

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"Mama always said college professors are like a box of chocolates: You never know what you're gonna get." - Forrest Gump (at least, that's what he actually wanted to say). For too many semesters we have waited until course evaluations to (anonymously) critique/praise our professors. If only we could tell them what we were thinking whenever we wanted. 

1. If you’ve given up on taking attendance then I'm giving up coming to class. 

2. Stop canceling class by putting a note on the door. Send. A. Damn. Email. 

3. "Cumulative" is just another way for you to tell us that you hate us. 

4. Stop telling me I’m going to need statistics in the real world. I figured out that was a myth in the 8th grade. 

5. Are you really going to go over on time?

6. If you’re just going to have your T.A. grade all of the exams, why even bother giving them? 

7. It’s Friday, I’m not coming to class. 

8. It’s raining, I’m not coming to class. 

9. I’m addicted to Netflix, I’m not coming to class. 

10. My best friend’s cousin’s dog died... I’m not coming to class. 

11. I want to learn without scrolling through Twitter simultaneously, but you’re boring me to tears. 

12. If you tell me that I can’t use my laptop to take notes, you’re dead to me. 

13. Oh, sweet. The required textbook is $200... and written by you.

14. Just. Round. Up. 

15. Give us the curve... You know you want to. 

16. Your fly is open.

17. Assign one more group project, I dare you.

18. Could we wrap this up a little bit early?

19. Not everyone cares about this 101 class as much as you. Actually, no one does.

20. On that note, couldn’t you just pass us if we need this class to graduate?

21. Can I still get my mom to call you if I don’t agree with my grade?

22. Going to your office hours makes me feel awkward.

23. I only came to office hours because you said we would get extra credit.

24. I really just talk in class because I heard somewhere it makes it harder for you to fail me.

25. If you don’t like giving bad grades then why do you give impossible exams?

26. Stop trying to guilt-trip us into studying.

27. Post the lecture slides online or feel the wrath of 1,000 angry students.

28. Why can’t you get together with the other professors and decide on one conclusive way to write an essay?

29. I am so tired of these rules.

30. Yes, I did just fall asleep. I blame you for making this a morning class.

31. But really though, can we stop having this class in the morning?

32. “It’s on the syllabus” is the most annoying phrase you can use. Just tell us the assignment.

33. Tell me again how your class is the most important out of all of the classes I’m taking.

34. And please, while you’re at it, schedule everything to be due the same week as my other classes' assignments.

35. I was actually interested in this class once...

36. There is no way that I can read an entire novel in two days.

37. I used SparkNotes for this quiz.

38. I did this essay this morning and didn’t proofread. Sorry.

39. It’s not my fault that your ego is so fragile that you feel you have to give quizzes when too many people are absent.

40. I just really want to do well and you’re making this exceptionally hard.

41. Your verbal tics are infuriating.

42. If you pick your nose in front of us, we’re going to judge you. End of story.

43. Using *~hip~* lingo does not make us like you. Nor does it make you *~hip~*.

44. If you’re going to take seven years to grade our essays, why did you even assign them?

45. What do you mean you’re not posting grades online? I’m supposed to guess what I got?!

46. I appreciate this movie day you're giving us, but your movie choice needs some work. Might I suggest Anchorman?

47. Your class taught me one thing: How to look like I’m actually doing work when I’m really on Pinterest.

48. I would like you more if you stopped rambling about your cat and let us out early.

49. Sure, I'll tell you that your kids are cute, but could you stop talking about them?

50. I've actually learned a lot in this class. Thank you. 

To LDR or to not LDR? That is the question. And it’s one that many soon-to-be collegiettes in relationships have to start asking themselves as high school days quickly start dwindling. Why? That’s when you and your SO may find yourselves heading off to colleges in different directions. Should you break up and seek new experiences? Stay together and try to push through? Which is the right decision? How do you know?

Option 1: Break up

How to tell the relationship just isn’t for you anymore

Sure, no one really likes a breakup, but it can oftentimes be the best thing for you as you transition to a completely new part of your life.

If you’re not sure what path you and your partner should take post-high school graduation, ask yourself which aspects of college you’re most looking forward to (besides academics, of course!). Parties? Greek life and formal dances? Meeting new people and becoming a more independent version of yourself? Now, ask yourself: Are those things going to be affected if you stay with your current high school SO?

“I broke up with my high school boyfriend because I realized we weren’t serious enough to make it long-distance,” says *Joanne, a junior at Notre Dame. “I couldn’t see myself missing out on classic college experiences to stay in and Skype with him or take a weekend away to visit.”

Sometimes it’s hard to know if you’re making the right decision to stay with or break up with your SO. After spending part or all of high school together, you may feel like no one could ever understand you more than the person who was always there for you. But what if you start feeling like you want something more?

“It is simply human to not want to lose the person [who] has possibly been your best friend throughout high school,” says Rhonda Ricardo, a columnist, screenwriter and author.

If you’re starting to have doubts about the future of your relationship, you are just like everyone else. “If your romantic feelings for your high school sweetheart have faded by graduation, you are in the over ninety-percentile of all teenagers on the verge of adulthood,” says Ricardo.

If you are starting to resent the fact that you are going to miss out on new college experiences or if you simply find yourself not feeling the same way towards your SO as before, the relationship may not be the best thing for you. “I started to feel differently weeks, if not months, prior to breaking up with my boyfriend,” shares Lucy*, a sophomore at John Carroll University. “I think the main thing that made me realize I needed to end the relationship was that I wasn’t excited for the future anymore. We were both going to different colleges that were very far away from each other, and all I could think about was how difficult and time consuming it was going to be. I kept thinking, ‘This really isn’t worth it.’”

Lucy adds that not everyone will have these thoughts so far in advance; many people will suddenly realize even the week before they leave for school that this relationship isn’t what they want. The most important thing is to trust your gut and do what’s best for you, no matter when you realize it.

When should you break up?

How would you feel if the night before you left for college, your SO dumped you totally out of the blue? Hurt? Angry? Confused? Completely depressed and totally not in the mood to fake being all smiles and sunshine at tomorrow’s orientation? We thought so. Lesson: Don’t do that to him if your only reason is that you couldn’t bring yourself to do it earlier. After what was hopefully a great relationship, why hurt each other?

While that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to break up before graduation or even before summer, it does mean that you should seriously start thinking about what you want to do well before it’s time to pack your bags and head in separate directions.

This was a lesson Karina Reddy, a recent graduate of Boston University, had to learn the hard way. “I dated someone for my junior and senior year of high school, and we broke up when I went to the East Coast for college (I'm from Washington state),” says Karina. “I would suggest, if at all possible, to break up with enough time to allow yourself to adjust to being single again before you have to jump into a new environment. This will also keep you from feeling held back when you're immersing yourself in your new college life!”

Then again, if you have a strong sense of what your heart wants well in advance, there may not be a point in wasting any time. “I broke up with my high school boyfriend before graduation,” says Joanne. “We ended things before summer even started because I didn’t see the point in staying in a relationship when I knew there was an expiration date.” While there is no real deadline by which you have to break up, you should definitely be thinking about your options before ‘breaking up’ takes your SO by surprise.

How to communicate a break up

Communicating your thoughts about potentially breaking up with your SO is a touchy subject, especially if you still aren’t sure of whether breaking up is definitely what you want to do.

Ricardo has found that the best thing to do when talking about potentially breaking up is for both parties to take a moment and think about the future, rather than getting caught up in the emotional situation they’re currently in. When you see your potentially future ex-SO at your high school reunion, do you want things to be awkward because of how things were left, or do you want to continue to have a great relationship?

“Simply be kind, loving, caring, friendly and respectful of the relationship you have shared,” Ricardo shares. “If you use the exact words and actions you would want your high school sweetheart to employ while breaching this tender subject of parting ways with you, you can be confident that you treated your sweetheart with your very best and that your friends will also know that you handled the breakup honorably.” That’s especially key given that you likely have shared high school friends, and you don’t want to lose more than one person in this breakup.

Lucy agrees: “Communicating a breakup, or a potential breakup, is all about respect. Let your partner know that you are simply thinking things out in a rational manner, and that you want to have a chance to lay everything out on the table and know exactly where each other’s heart and mind is on the topic.” Failing to do this will result in very hurt and confused emotions later down the road.

Making sure that both you and your partner have had the chance to share your feelings on the possibility of staying together through college is key; don’t just avoid the subject until you both go to your separate colleges and try to figure it out from there.

How to get a fresh start for college

A breakup can certainly take a toll on you as you begin your first year at college. Being surrounded by new strangers who you are trying to befriend and attempting to pass classes you never knew could be so hard can make you start thinking about those carefree high school days when you were head over heels for your ex-SO.

One of the best things you can do for yourself before you transition to your new college life is to get some emotional and physical distance from your ex.

Karina shares that although she and her SO had broken up when she left for college, they would still remain close in contact. “We continued to text constantly and tell each other ‘I love you’ until he got a new girlfriend about two weeks after I left,” she says. “And then a horrible breakup ensued, along with the transition to living on my own across the country from my family, trying to make new friends and navigate college classes.”

“There are so many new people to meet when you get to college,” Karina adds. “It's hard enough to adjust to a new place where you know no one. It's even harder when you're going through a breakup.” Getting some distance from your ex and focusing on some ‘you time’ after the breakup is imperative.

Plus, a fresh, drama-free breakup can actually benefit you later on down the road! “When your first college crush asks you about your last breakup, your story of a drama-free friendly breakup will warm his heart and give him the confidence to trust you will treat him with honor too; which is a key to a long-lasting romance!” says Ricardo. Sounds good to us!

Option 2: Test it out

Should you give your relationship a test run?

Not everyone can be absolutely sure of her decision to break up with or continue dating her high school SO. If you don’t want to break up with your partner, but you don’t necessarily know how you’re going to feel after the first couple weeks or months of college, giving your relationship a test run may be the best option.

“If you really, really like each other, and you both understand what being long-distance will require, then absolutely give it a shot,” says Amanda*, a senior at William Paterson University New Jersey. “Don’t let the ‘fresh start’ college stigma influence your decision. Make sure any reservations you have come from you and not from what other people might want or think.” Hey, some people don’t want to start completely fresh when beginning college; there’s nothing wrong with bringing a little piece of home with you!

Not everyone can have such successful experiences, however. “My high school boyfriend and I tried to maintain an LDR my freshman year, but we really only made it to winter break of that year,” says Amy*, a sophomore at St. John’s University on her attempt at giving her Texas/New York LDR a shot. “We tried to have Skype dates, and he even visited me over Thanksgiving break, but our relationship just didn’t feel the same anymore.” Giving your relationship a test run see how it will play out is a great way to see whether you and your partner will both be happy given your new lives; just be sure that you don’t set your expectations too high!

What if you still don’t know?

Starting college can be scary enough. Thinking about also saying goodbye to your SO can make the future seem all the more worse. If you are totally unsure of the idea of staying with your partner, then you have some thinking to do.

Be sure to weigh the pros and cons of staying together, including being realistic about when you will be able to see each other and if the both of you will be okay if it’s not as much as you would like.

“My advice to any girls thinking about going through an LDR is to be smart about it,” says Amy. “Don’t expect things to stay the same as they were in high school, because chances are they won’t. If you think it won’t work out, even before you leave for school, don’t force yourself or your SO into trying to make it work. Talk to them about what they want too, because like in any kind of relationship, communication is key!”

Additionally, make sure you voice your opinion in the process! If your partner is the one who is all for you guys staying together, but you are just a little bit less sure, speak up! “I should have been more vocal about my feelings,” shares Lucy. “At first I thought, ‘Well, I guess I could give it a shot!’” She adds that if you are even a little bit hesitant about staying together, the best thing may be to break up.

Option 3: Stay together

Committing to each other

Every couple is different. While some may find themselves fizzling out or wanting different experiences come college, others are perfectly content staying in love with their high school SO. Neither option is better than the other; it simply depends on preference and individual’s different needs and wants. If you and your SO have been dating for a while (or just recently got together but still want to give it a shot), then go for it!

“I’ve been with my high school boyfriend for six years now, and we’ve made it long-distance despite going to schools that are four hours apart,” says Amanda. “At first it was rough (at no point would I ever want anyone to think it’s an easy thing to do), but it got easier.” While it’s difficult in a relationship where the both of you go to separate colleges, staying together is still an option!

What’s the downside?

Obviously, going to a different college than your partner comes with its pros and cons. “If you do go for a long-distance relationship, I’ve found that you really miss the little things, like being able to see each other on a bad day,” says Amanda. “That’s one of the biggest things to realize: You may go for quite some time without seeing each other.” If she’s lucky, Amanda gets to see her boyfriend once a month.

She also comments on how being at separate schools is significantly harder. “It’s already tough to not be able to see the person you love, but to also have responsibilities and obligations for your own life weighing down heavily on you makes it all feel much more difficult to handle,” she says.

Having a boyfriend who goes to a different school can definitely cut into your social, academic and personal lives. It may take more organization and effort to keep yourself from getting spread too thin.

How do you stay in touch?

Staying in touch with your SO while you’re at different schools can be difficult, especially if you’re both involved in sports, clubs, or if either of you have a job. If you’re trying to keep things fun and fresh, do more than the routine morning-to-night text conversation.

For example, if you know your SO’s exam week is approaching, send a care package filled with comfort food, a framed picture of you two and a nice, encouraging good luck card! If you’re both hopeless romantics, send love letters back and forth. Amanda also suggests setting up regular Skype dates and picking a TV show to watch each week and then to call each other on commercials. “These little things make the distance seem less severe,” says Amanda.

Ricardo suggests introducing your SO to your new college friends whenever possible, which can be done over FaceTime, Skype or even just over the phone. This is a great way not only for your SO to feel well acquainted with your new social circle, but it can also help you feel like the distance between you two is not so large after all.

How to keep it healthy, happy and growing

So, you’ve decided to stay with your high school SO. Congrats! Now, how do you prevent your relationship from getting boring? How do you stop yourselves from always thinking about the distance between you? Perhaps most importantly, how do you stop yourself from getting so focused on your LDR that your relationship starts to interfere with your academics or social life?

“Make sure that you’ve each got your own life,” says Amanda. “Set up parameters and rules and stick to them. If nightly phone calls are too much (and for some people, they are), then make adjustments so that you’re both comfortable. [For example], ‘No phone calls after 10 p.m., finals week is off limits.’ Understand that, just as you’ve got homework and club meetings and jobs, so does he.” While spontaneity is a great thing to have in relationships, sometimes it’s just not possible with an LDR.

Another thing that’s important to recognize is that you both have your own lives. “Pushing too hard to monopolize his free time (or having him try to monopolize yours) will lead to resentment,” advises Amanda. She also suggests you ask each other for best and worst times to call or text.

What about when your boyfriend visits your campus or when you visit his? This can be tricky, Amanda explains. “Because you see each other so infrequently, it may feel like there’s more pressure to ‘make the most’ of your time together,” she says.

However, don’t feel like whenever you are together that you need to go out on the nicest, most romantic date and that if you don’t, your relationship is somewhat subpar. “Sometimes you may want to plan your time together to the minute, but there will be other times when you both need a break from hectic schedules and just hang out with each other,” says Amanda. “Watch Netflix, bake cookies, whatever it is that you want to do—just make sure that you’re enjoying the time you’re spending together!” After all, if you’ve traveled a couple hours to see each other, the best thing to do may just be to relax!

No one has her life planned perfectly by her senior year of high school. Knowing whether to stay with or break up with your current SO can be an extremely difficult decision. Knowing your options, however, can get you one step closer to figuring out what is best for you, so take stock of what really matters to you.

We all need a little boost from time to time to get us through our busy college days. For some, a sweet treat or a yoga class does the trick, but many of us collegiettes turn to caffeine for a daily pick-me-up. You’ve probably heard a lot of contradicting rumors about your go-to beverage, but how bad is your caffeine habit actually? We got the lowdown on caffeinated drinks and how to ditch them.

Here’s the thing: Caffeine is not always that bad. According to online nutritionist Mary Hartley, RD, only high doses of caffeine will have a negative impact on your health, and black coffee itself actually contains beneficial antioxidants. The main problem with other caffeinated beverages like mixed coffee drinks is their high sugar and/or fat content.

On the other hand, excessive caffeine intake is very harmful, and we’re not always aware of how much of it we’re actually consuming.

The problem with caffeine

1. Caffeine causes dependence

Many of us are dependent on coffee. “Being a full-time student, life would be impossible without caffeine,” says Hana Ah You, a senior at the University of Hawaii. “I am not a morning person, but once I have a coffee in hand, I genuinely enjoy waking up.”

If this sounds familiar, you don’t need to worry too much. “Caffeine can cause a dependence, but it is not chemically addictive per se,” Hartley explains. “It doesn’t meet the criteria [for addiction](as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)).”

Addictive behavior is maladaptive – meaning it hurts your everyday life – whereas your caffeine habit tends to help you get through your day. So yes, you can miss your morning coffee or your lunchtime Coke if you don’t have it, but this does not constitute an addiction in and of itself. “You don’t get a high from coffee and soda, just pleasure,” Hartley says.

With that in mind, being dependent on anything is never a good idea, and excessive caffeine consumption can be extremely harmful.

2. Excessive caffeine intake can cause intoxication

Caffeine intoxication is a serious consequence of consuming more caffeine than your body can tolerate. According to Hartley, the human tolerance to caffeine is between 400 and 1,200 milligrams per day and varies from person to person. “For example, a 5-hour ENERGY shot contains 100 mg of caffeine per fluid ounce. At Starbucks, the caffeine content of a brewed coffee is 180 mg in a Short (8 ounces), 260 mg in a Tall (12 ounces), 330 mg in a Grande (16 ounces) and 415 mg in a Venti (20 ounces),” Hartley says.

There are many symptoms of caffeine intoxication, including restlessness, insomnia, excitement, urinating more than usual, digestion problems, muscle twitching, sweating, diarrhea and increased heart rate. These symptoms are unpleasant, potentially dangerous and a sure sign that you need to reduce your caffeine intake.

3. Excessive caffeine intake can cause anxiety and sleep disorders

You might know from experience that caffeine affects your sleep and gives you the jitters. “Anxiety and insomnia are the most common short-term side effects of excessive caffeine consumption,” Hartley says.

In medical terms, “caffeine blocks the brain chemical adenosine, which plays an important role in the body's sleep system,” says Michael A. Grandner, an instructor of psychiatry and member of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania. “By blocking adenosine, it makes it more difficult for the body to feel sleepy.”

It’s hard enough as it is to get the rest you need in college, but caffeine disrupts your sleep schedule even more. “Caffeine can stay in your system for several hours,” Dr. Grandner says. “You definitely want to avoid caffeine within four to six hours of when you intend to sleep. And for some people who are sensitive, this can be more like 10-12 hours.”

Don’t let your favorite caffeinated beverage keep you from falling asleep; listen to your body and don’t exceed your limit.

4. Excessive caffeine intake could play a role in miscarriages

Excessive caffeine consumption is likely to hurt you a lot more in the long run. According to Hartley, “the long-term side effects of caffeine have not been confirmed, but excessive caffeine intake might play a role in miscarriages.” The threat of losing a baby alone might incite you to reconsider that third cup of coffee.

5. Caffeine and alcohol are a dangerous mix

We all know that too much alcohol is a bad idea, but what about mixing caffeine with alcohol? When we go out after a long school day, we’re often tempted to down a latte or an energy drink to get us pumped up without considering the consequences.

“This combination can lead to more risky and dangerous behavior,” Dr. Grandner says. “The alcohol leads to a lack of inhibitions and poor judgment, and the caffeine gives you more energy to actually do those things.”

6. There are withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting caffeine

Because caffeine causes dependence, there are consequences for quitting. “The withdrawal syndrome is comprised of headache, fatigue, dysphoric mood, difficulty concentrating and flu-like somatic symptoms,” Hartley says.

Rachel Petty, a sophomore at James Madison University, regularly experiences caffeine withdrawals. “If I don’t have coffee in the morning or soda throughout the day, I get headaches,” Rachel says. “I’ve stopped drinking coffee for a little while but I always go back to it, and I don’t think I’d ever be able to give up diet soda!”

How to kick your caffeine habit

1. Cut down gradually

If you try to quit caffeine all at once, you’ll likely experience withdrawals and soon pick up the habit again. This happened to Sarah Khalid, a sophomore at the University of Ottawa.

“I tried to cut iced coffee and soda cold turkey and got the worst withdrawal headaches,” Sarah says. “I ended up just going back to it. Caffeine makes me feel alert and makes me more productive. However, I should probably slowly cut down instead of going cold turkey, because cutting caffeine is painful!”

Sarah has the right idea. “If you’re getting too jumpy, just drink fewer cups or stop at noon,” Hartley advises. “To lessen symptom severity, cut down on caffeine gradually over several weeks. Watch out for hidden sources of caffeine in soda, tea and medicines, because they prolong the withdrawal process.”

Another way to cut down your caffeine intake if you’re a coffee drinker is to switch to a weaker brew or make your favorite beverage decaf instead.

2. Don’t drink caffeinated drinks when you have a quiet day

Since a lot of us use caffeine to get through busy days, it makes sense to avoid it when you’re just staying home or kicking back. “Drop your intake to zero at a time when you don’t have to be especially alert,” Hartley says.

Allison Chen, a sophomore at the University of California, Santa Barbara, only drinks iced coffee when she really feels the need to. “The other day, I drank an iced coffee that got me through my morning classes, my usual food coma during my post-lunch afternoon classes, biking around campus twice to get from place to place and run errands, go to the gym AND visit a friend on the other side of town,” Allison says.

On that day, Allison most probably needed extra energy, so she turned to her favorite caffeinated drink. On days when she doesn’t have such a busy schedule, Allison stays away from caffeine.

3. Know how much is too much

As long as you stick to recommended doses of caffeine – roughly two to three 10-ounce cups of coffee per day—you shouldn’t experience any significant problems. “The issue with caffeine is the dose,” Dr. Grandner says. “Everybody is different. Regarding dose, about 1 mg per pound of body weight should be enough to get most or all of the benefit you are likely to see, though you may require much less to get a noticeable effect.”

Be aware of how much caffeine you are actually taking in, including from soda, chocolate and medication. Always stop if you start to experience any of the symptoms of caffeine intoxication.

4. Replace caffeine with other healthier habits

Although Hartley does not discourage moderate caffeine consumption, she sees caffeinated beverages as “a missed opportunity, nutrition-wise.” The way she sees it, “Whenever caffeinated soda or a cup of coffee displaces a glass of milk, the body is deprived of calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, potassium, B-vitamins and other nutrients.” So whenever possible, turn to a glass of milk or a pressed juice. This will give your body proper nutrition besides the antioxidants found in coffee and will reduce your chances of caffeine intoxication.

If you drink coffee or soda because you find water boring, try chamomile tea or fruit-infused water instead.

If you find yourself needing the boost you get from coffee, there are plenty of things you can do to feel more energized. Try going for a run, for instance, like Gülnaz Kiper, a junior at the University of California, Los Angeles. “It wakes me up and it makes me feel ready to go,” Gülnaz says. This is a great alternative to caffeine, but there are many more, such as taking a power nap.

5. Replace caffeine with sleep

Another common use for caffeine in college is to carry us through long nights of studying. “Sometimes, pulling an all-nighter is unavoidable and caffeine helps me through the night and makes the next day bearable,” Hana says.

Try to avoid all-nighters at all cost because they are really harmful to your body. One of the best ways to do this is to organize your schedule so that you have time to get everything done and get the rest your body needs.

“You're better off getting a little extra sleep,” Dr. Grandner says. “There are many studies that show that not only is sleep a critical component in learning and memory, but also that students who trade a little time for a little more sleep get better grades, feel better and do better overall.”

You may think that drinking coffee or soda is worth it if gets you to write that final paper, but it may well not be. “The problem with using caffeine at night to study is that once you are done studying, you still have that caffeine in your system,” Dr. Grandner says. “You may be so exhausted that you fall asleep, but that sleep will be less restful and less effective.” So whenever possible, trade in that cup of joe for a good night’s sleep. You’ll feel better, we promise.

Granted, your morning coffee is not the worst thing you could do to your body. Caffeine only becomes a problem if you consume it excessively and develop a dependence to it. Luckily, there are many ways to cut back on coffee drinks or soda. Consuming caffeine in moderation will improve your long- and short-term health, as well as your performance in school and extracurriculars. And let’s be honest – the jitters we get after inhaling four shots of espresso are never worth it.

It's the most wonderful time of the year... spring cleaning! And we don't mean just revamping your room or taking on your closet. Your beauty stash needs to be refreshed, too! From cleaning brushes to tossing old products, we've got you covered on how to tackle the black hole that is your beauty bag.

1. The bag

Hopefully your bag is equipped with a waterproof liner—if not, toss your old one and try something like this one from Lolo ($48). A waterproof interior makes it easy for you to turn it inside out and scrub down with soap and water; plus, it'll dry quickly!

2. Toss old makeup

Expired makeup can cause breakouts and even infections, so lose old products to make room for fresh, new cosmetics (hello, Sephora shopping spree)! Pay attention to your mascara—every time you take out the brush, it picks up bacteria... yuck! Replace your mascara every 2 to 3 months; sooner if the product causes any irritation, or if it starts to have a strange gasoline-like smell. Foundation and concealer are typically water-based, which means once they're open, they're breeding grounds for bacteria. They should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, or once the odor or color start to change—you don't want them to start causing blemishes!

3. Clean your tools

Cleaning your beauty tools will extend their shelf life! You should be cleaning them regularly—about once a month—with a brush cleaner like this one from beautyblender ($16). Once your brushes start to fray, though, it may be time for a new set!

4. Organize

Keep your products clean and organized with a stackable makeup organizer (like this one from Container Store), or a cute, DIY version.

5. When in doubt, less is more

BB and CC cream were created for this exact reason! Why settle for a primer, moisturizer and foundation, when you could have three in one? Try Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream ($8) or L'Oreal Visible Lift CC Cream ($13) and streamline your beauty routine!

How will you revamp your makeup routine this season?

You were so excited on bid day. You learned the hand signs, made a Pinterest page of sorority crafts and even got initiated. But then—something changed. You became unhappy. After bid day and big/little reveal, when you were showered in T-shirts and love, day-to-day sorority life lost its glimmer. Maybe you weren’t clicking with the girls, or maybe you began to think that perhaps you’re not cut out for this whole sorority thing.

Being in a sorority has its ups and downs, and for some, the cons outweigh the pros. Here’s what to do if you don’t like your sorority.

1. Think about why you joined in the first place

If you’re feeling tepid about sorority life, go back to your pre-rush mindset. What made you go through recruitment? Was it the prospect of finding future bridesmaids? Making awesome networking connections? Then, think about what initially drew you to the particular chapter you’re in.

“First, I think the woman should ask herself why she joined the organization in the first place, and then what is bothering her about the organization,” says Tessa, a former chapter president at The Ohio State University. Write down what you wanted in a sorority, and then write your hesitations. If you’re going to come to a conclusion about staying or going, it’s important to have a solid list of reasons before you make the decision. Once you drop, there’s no going back, and you won’t be able to join another chapter after you’ve been initiated.

If you joined for networking connections first and sisterhood second, it could be beneficial to stay in the sorority if the chapter has a proven track record of great opportunities. But, at the end of the day, you’re putting time, money and effort into staying in your chapter—and only you can decide if it’s worth being potentially unhappy for these benefits.

2. Speak up

If you’re unhappy with your chapter, talk to someone immediately. Your sorority’s leadership wants its members to be happy, so when you’re having doubts, let someone know. “[You] should contact a trusted older member of their organization,” Tessa suggets. “Perhaps a big, mentor or older friend who can give insight into her personal journey and give advice that is centered around membership.” Tell her your hesitations and see what advice she can give you—chances are, she’s been there too!

“I think that almost everyone has a period of time when they're not sure about their sorority,” says Alex Cardenas, founder of Bows, Pearls & Sorority Girls and an alumna of Texas A&M University. Being in a sorority is never totally smooth sailing, so rest assured that what you’re feeling is probably what many of your sisters are also feeling, or have felt.

Think beyond your big, though. “The [sorority’s] president can provide a big picture view of the organization and how this woman can or cannot grow from it,” Tessa says. “I think women also should utilize their option of speaking to advisors of the chapter. These are women who are removed from the collegiate experience and can sort through situations extremely objectively, while also speaking about how their membership has affected their adult life.”

Keep in mind that you’ll remain an alumna of your chapter for the rest of your life, so if you drop in the middle of college, you may lose out on potential connections. While it may seem scary to reach out to the president or advisors, know that they above all want happy members—they’ll appreciate that you are asking for advice instead of making a rash decision!

3. Reach out

If one of your main hesitations is that you feel like you’re not clicking with the girls, reach out to sisters you don’t know yet. “I didn't find my best friends the first year I was in my sorority, and it definitely made me second guess my decision to join on multiple occasions,” Cardenas says. “The best thing to do is to really put yourself out there. If you're going to grab lunch, text some sisters and see if they want to join, try to be outgoing, and say yes when another sister sends an invite to go and do something.”

Although this is easier said than done, you may be surprised after reaching out! According to Cardenas, you have to put in the effort to create those friendships. “If you want the experience of being in a sorority and having that sisterhood, then there is no wrong sorority—it truly is what you make of it and how you look at it,” she says. “It's not four years, it's for life.”

This worked for Isabelle*, a freshman at the University of San Francisco, who initially felt like she didn’t click with her sisters. “I think the reason I have trouble relating to a majority of my chapter is because I am more on the introverted side, and most of the girls in my chapter are very outgoing and have different interests than I do,” she says. “My grand big and I both love Starbucks, so I reached out to her by asking to go grab coffee at the beginning of first semester, and we realized we had a lot in common, so we became close almost instantly!” So even if your big or the girls in your fellow pledge class aren’t besties, chances are, there’s a sister out there who you’ll love!

4. Get more involved

If you’ve been in your sorority for a year or two and are past the new member period, getting more involved on a leadership level may make your time in your chapter more worthwhile. “They always say that the more you put into your sorority, the more you will get out of it,” Cardenas says. “I was constantly involved, whether it was volunteering to be a sober driver, decorating the house for recruitment, painting a banner or serving on my executive board. Find ways to get involved and it will remind you why you joined your sorority in the first place.”

Being a leader in your sorority may also be a great way to change the things you don’t like. “Your [sorority] experience is shaped by what you decide to do,” Lauren, a former chapter president at Purdue University, says. So if something is bothering you, fix it!

5. Wait it out

If you’re a new member, you may feel out of place in your chapter. Lauren advises that members wait it out for a bit before considering dropping—at least a semester. “Younger members often feel a little awkward in the beginning because they have so many new faces to meet and get to know,” she says. “They may feel intimidated by older actives and feel insecure in their voice in the sorority.”

Unfortunately, this can really only go away with time and additional involvement. “There have been days when I've felt like I didn't have any friends among my sisters (usually at chapter meetings where my closest friends don't show up),” says Lucy*, a junior at the University of California, Los Angeles. “It's not a good feeling. But every time, whether it's after a few minutes, a few hours or a few days, a sister reminds me why I joined and that I do have friends.” Usually, your doubts may blow over if you just stay the course and wait it out.

6. As a last resort, drop

If your differences with your chapter are irreconcilable, then resigning may be a good option for you. If, for instance, you can’t afford being in your sorority, or you’re struggling with the time commitment—these are great reasons to leave. Additionally, if the organization’s values are constantly clashing with your own, then you absolutely owe it to yourself to drop. “You should be happy/proud to be a member of your sorority,” Lauren says. “If you do not feel happy, you should not feel forced to remain.”

That being said, remember that dropping is permanent. “I think women should think very hard about their decision to drop their sorority,” Tessa says, “because there is a reason that they joined and went through with their initiation, and making a rash decision about your membership in this sort of organization can lead to a lot of regret in the future.” Make a pro/con list, talk to members of the chapter’s exec board—do everything you can to make sure your decision is the right one for you—because once it’s done, it’s done.

Each sorority has different processes for dropping—but if you want to start the process, speaking with the chapter president is a good place to begin. That’s what Emma, a senior at Kenyon College, did two years ago when she dropped her sorority. She deactivated her sophomore year, and while she does miss some of the traditions and the bonding opportunities, she is glad she made the decision. “I don't regret it because it had started to feel more like a job than something I wanted to be a part of,” Emma says. “I sent an email to the whole sorority explaining that it wasn't anything about them, that I valued our friendships and my time in the organization, but that I didn't feel like it was a good fit for me anymore.” For Emma, the cons outweighed the pros—but only you can decide what’s right for you.

If, after talking to your big, the chapter president and perhaps even alumnae, you still feel unhappy, now’s the time to turn in your badge. While being in a sorority can have its ups and downs, you shouldn’t have to be miserable!

*Names have been changed

You may still be basking in the glow of spring break, but now is the time to face reality: finals are coming up in your very, very near future. That may not be what you want to hear right now, but we’re about to tell you something that will actually make you look forward to exam season.

We’ve partnered up with Flashnotes.com to give away free pizza. Yes, you heard us right: Every week from March 23 to April 20, ten collegiettes will score pizza from their favorite local pizza place—it’ll be delivered straight to where you are (yes, even in the library), anytime you want*.

Pizza isn’t the only way to make finals week infinitely better—how does being paid for studying sound? That’s exactly what Flashnotes.com is doing with their FlashnotesU Honor Society, a program made up of a team of students who are excellent note-takers.You’ll be paid weekly for your top-notch study guides. Note-takers on Flashnotes.com earn an average of $31/hour! You’ll also get tons of rewards, like entries into drawings for scholarships, iPads, gift cards and more.

Apply now to join the FlashnotesU Honor Society, and enter to score free pizza by entering below! Want an extra entry? Tweet a link to this giveaway with the hashtag #FlashPizzaParty and you’ll get an extra chance to win!

*Winners will be notified via email and must provide their pizza order via the instructions in the email at least 24 hours in advance.

Your twenties are a time to reinvent yourself—and have fun doing it. Whether you think you have your life figured out or you’ve just decided that you want to switch gears, being in your twenties is a learning period. It’s a time when collegiettes are graduating college, sending out job applications to dream companies, and decorating grown-up apartments. While being a twentysomething can be exciting, it can also be a bit confusing. As long as you cut these ten things out of your life, you’ll be in good shape!

1. Comparing yourself to others

Some of your friends may have become teachers while others decided that medical school was the best route to take. Whatever the case, try not to compare yourself to them. It’s hard to focus on yourself and your accomplishments when everyone else’s successes are so publicly displayed—especially in regards to social media. But remember that outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram usually only show one side of the story: the positive side. Don’t be hard on yourself if you haven’t landed your dream job just yet or you haven’t found a relationship with someone you think is marriage material. Your twenties are a time to try new things and learn from past mistakes, so do your best to focus on what you have accomplished.

2. Relying on your parents for everything

Now that you’re in your twenties, it’s time to start taking over your own life admin. If you don’t already, start by taking care of your own laundry, paying for your cell phone, and making your own doctor’s and dentist appointments. Your parents will definitely notice your initiative to take more responsibility and, in turn, will treat you like the (awesome) adult you are.

3. Procrastinating

It’s one thing to take a break here and there. It’s another thing entirely to sit in your pajamas, day in and day out. Procrastination leads to last-minute stress and being lazy leads to an inactive lifestyle—both of which are hard to shake once they’ve become routine! In order to avoid procrastinating, prioritize your tasks by creating a to-do list and following through. There is no better feeling than crossing things off of that list… like finally buying matching place settings so that you can properly entertain guests in your grown-up apartment.

4. Sleeping in until noon every weekend

When was the last time you woke up in the middle of the afternoon with a raging hangover? Hopefully, the answer to that is college, because when you’re a functioning adult, you just don’t have the time to sleep the day away. Even if you’re not working full-time yet, don’t make a habit of sleeping late in the morning. The more you stay in bed, the harder it is to get up and start your day. Sleep is good for you, but getting too much can have an adverse effect on your system, making you feel tired, sluggish and even depressed. Use the morning hours to exercise, plan out your day or week, read a book, or complete a project that you’ve been putting off. Get up early, make the most of your day, and we just might grant you a well-deserved afternoon nap

5. Going to your pediatrician

Between applying to colleges, graduating high school, and starting your freshman year at a new university, you probably didn’t think about switching from a pediatrician to adult primary care physician when you first left home; and chances are, that hasn’t changed much. While there is no set age for pediatricians to stop seeing patients, most child doctors recommend that you start seeing an adult physician by the time you turn 21. We know it’s hard to kiss your pediatrician’s fun (not to mention colorful) waiting room goodbye, but it’s time to switch that fire truck examining table for the real deal.  Do your research, and don’t settle on a new doctor before ensuring he or she is in network with your health insurance!

6. Binge drinking

Let’s face the facts: they may have been fun while they lasted, but those late night drinking and keg parties shouldn’t be regular occurrences in your life anymore. We’ll give you a free pass when you visit your college town with your besties to relive your glory days, but other than that, they should be avoided! Hangovers get worse as you get older because your body not only changes, but your tolerance becomes lower as well. In a time when everything goes on social media, future employers who are looking deeper into potential candidates’ lives don’t want to see how much alcohol a graduette is capable of consuming. While it’s certainly okay to drink socially and have a few cocktails with friends and co-workers, don’t overdo it and revert back to your crazy college days. We’re sure no one misses wandering around the sticky floors of a college bar or running into your ex on frat row when you’ve had one too many. If there’s ever a time to reevaluate your alcoholic consumption, it’s when you hit your twenties.

7. Being afraid of new opportunities

Trying new things can be scary, and there’s no shame in feeling that way. It’s a natural response to feel nervous and jittery, but if you do find yourself fearful every time you try something, catch yourself. Do your best to turn your feelings of fear into a positive learning experience. Whether that’s starting a brand new job or traveling to a different part of the world, be confident in yourself and everything you do. Need a boost? Stand up straight, adopt an “I can do this” attitude, and think positively about yourself. The more sure you are of what you’re doing, the more confident you’ll be when venturing into new areas.

8. Eating pizza for dinner… every night

We know you love a good pizza night every now and then (who doesn’t?!), but you should probably limit the junk food you eat late at night, and the amount of unhealthy food you eat all together. Without the convenience of a dining hall, we know how hard it can be to eat three proper meals a day, but we promise it’s doable! Start by going to the grocery store and stocking up on fresh ingredients to work with; and if you don’t have time to cook every night during the week, spend your weekends whipping up food that’ll last you an entire workweek. Bonus: Eating right is a great excuse to browse Pinterest for fun healthy recipes!

9. Putting your style on the back-burner

In college, it was totally acceptable to wear leggings as pants or slippers to the library—everybody did it. And while you’re totally free to lounge in sweats in the comfort of your own home, wearing gym clothes in public because you don’t feel like putting on real clothes isn’t something you should be doing regularly. We know the importance of being comfortable while running errands, so there’s no need to look like a runway model every time you leave the house—but you should still look polished (we recommend boyfriend jeans and espadrilles!). Oh, and putting your hair in a top-knot to hide the fact that you haven’t showered? Use only in case of emergencies.

10. Inviting that hottie from the bar back to your apartment before learning his or her name

Dating in your twenties can be a daunting task. Finding places to meet people and being open to new opportunities are great places to start, but you should probably learn more about your potential boyfriend or girlfriend than what a good kisser they are before bringing them home. Be picky with whomever you choose to pursue a relationship with because they just may be meeting your parents someday. Not looking to settle down yet? You don’t have to give up those one-night stands! Just make sure you know enough about your fling to invite him or her home (for safety’s sake!) since you don’t have college besties to vouch for that person!

Whether you’re just starting your twenties, or you’re mid-way through, remember these are the years to make the full switch to adulthood. We’ll let those hot pockets you have for lunch every day slide, but stop having your mom stick them in the microwave for you.