Bella Thorne is no stranger to gossip, so when a Twitter user called her out for trying too hard to be “edgy,” she clapped back…hard.

The person, who also mentioned Jake Paul in the tweet, said that Bella shouldn't be edgy since she got her start in Hollywood on Disney Channel. "If ur plan is to be edgy and controversial then maybe you shouldn't have started ur career on Disney channel ??? @jakepaul @bellathorne."

Bella responded, "You're right when I was about to live on the streets with no money and a whole family I shoulda turned down the offer #besmarter." The actress revealed in April that she actually didn't want to audition for Shake It Up, the Disney Channel show that launched her career, but if she hadn't gotten the role, her family would've had to live on the streets. 

Disney Channel stars often have a hard time moving away from the squeaky clean network once their shows end and they grow up. Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez have often faced similar criticism.  The reality is that many of these stars were just kids when they accepted their Disney roles and they should be allowed the freedom to develop into their own adulthood. It’s unfair to demand that they be perfect replicas of the characters they play on-screen (I mean, Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron don't even talk anymore). Can they live?

What’s worse is that, although this troll's tweet also calls out a male Disney star, that’s rarely the case. Everyone remembers that debate over Demi Lovato’s ~sultry~ photos versus Justin Bieber’s butt-naked ones. Let’s be honest—internet haters don’t care about celebrities being good role models; they care about telling young women how to live their lives.

Thanks for shutting it down, Bella!

This year, we’ve decided that everything is changing.

1. We’re going to sit in the front row of every class and take notes that everyone’s going to want to borrow.

2. We’re never going to sleep through a class…

…because we’re going to be just so excited to learn!

3. We’ll stop procrastinating on all our assignments...

...and we won’t save that 10-page paper for the night before it’s due.

4. We’ll support our team at every sports game…

5. …and we’ll be careful not to tailgate too hard beforehand.

6. In fact, this is the year we’re finally going to cut back on our drinking.

Who’s going to be the drunkest girl at the party? Not us, that’s for sure!

7. We’ll finally decide it’s time we stop hooking up with that guy we know is bad for us…

8. …and we’ll open ourselves to guys we would have never considered before. 

9. We’re finally going to get up the nerve to talk to that guy we’ve been crushing on since freshman year, too. 

10. We’re going to be totally fun and thoughtful roommates…

…and we’re going to be so neat that our friends will start to wish we were a little, well… less neat.

11. This year, we’ll always go to bed at a reasonable hour,

12. put ourselves together nicely every morning,

13. and hit the gym every day.

14. We're even going to stop eating fried food at 2 a.m. every weekend.

15. We’ll join new clubs, and we’ll meet a bunch of new friends that we may have never met otherwise.

16. We’ll start to figure out the skill sets we have (or don't have) to put on our resumes…

17. …and we might even start applying to some internships.

18. We tell ourselves that this year is going to be our best year yet!

(Even though we’ll probably be back to our old ways in a week.)

It's no secret that the way female celebs' bodies are treated in the media is totally unfair. (I mean, you'd be hard-pressed to find a tabloid that doesn't have some kind of comment about a female celebrity's weight gain or loss on its cover). But Hilary Duff isn't here for it - and she's speaking out about body-shaming before the tabloids even get a chance to say something nasty about her.

The Younger actress posted a photo to Instagram of her and her son Luca at the beach - and not only does she look amazing, but side note: I need that gingham swimsuit in my closet right this second. Aside from sharing a super-cute photo, her caption explains why women shouldn't have to feel self-conscious when it comes time to rock a bikini at the beach.

"I am posting this on behalf of young girls, women, and mothers of all ages," her caption begins. "I'm enjoying a vacation with my son after a long season of shooting and being away from him for weeks at a time over those months. Since websites and magazines love to share 'celeb flaws' - well I have them! My body has given me the greatest gift of my life: Luca, 5 years ago. I'm turning 30 in September and my body is healthy and gets me where I need to go." 

She continues, even calling out the paparazzi directly for being obnoxious AF. "Ladies, lets be proud of what we've got and stop wasting precious time in the day wishing we were different, better, and unflawed. You guys (you know who you are!) already know how to ruin a good time, and now you are body shamers as well. #kissmyass"

Word. Why are women only allowed to be proud of the way our bodies look instead of all the amazing things our bodies can do? The bottom line: Hilary isn't here for the haters and the body-shamers, and we shouldn't be either.

Before we know it, we’ll be (tragically) back in lecture halls and seminars, dutifully taking notes and gazing at new campus crushes. Between classes, social engagements and the return of your favorite fall TV shows, there’s no time to be worried about your budget, credit, loans or other money-managing matters.

To help you make the most of a new school year, we reached out to financial expert Kimberly Palmer, author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional’s Guide to Spending, Investing and Giving Back, as well as some financially-savvy collegiettes. Read on for tried-and-true advice for keeping your finances so well organized that you barely have to think about them at all!

1. Do your research

We know, we know. It’s summer, and the last thing you want to do is work! At some point in life, though, you will have to know about things like taxes, insurance, interest and credit, so becoming familiar with these topics now will only help you in the long run.

Talk to your parents, your local bank teller and even your friends, who likely have very helpful tips about avoiding financial missteps and suggestions for financial improvement. They’re going through the same things you are, so why not lean into them for advice?

There is also a plethora of information online about money management, in addition to books and other resources geared toward young people and their financial preparedness. Give these a try, and you’ll be well-versed in fiscal matters in no time!

• Financegirl: This website was started by Natalie Bacon, who graduated from law school with over $200,000 in student loan debt and realized she needed to make some serious changes. Her website is geared towards young women in particular and has pages that cover every financial topic imaginable, from side hustles to the envelope system.

• Financially Fearless: Written by Alexa Von Tobel, this book breaks down the complexities of money management for the average young person. Via the “50/20/30” method, this book instructs you to spend 50 percent of your money on necessities, 20 percent on savings for the future and 30 percent on whatever you wish!

• Debt-Free by 30: Practical Advice for the Young, Broke and Upwardly Mobile: This quick read is chock-full of financial tips and tricks that you don’t need a business degree to comprehend. It was written by Jason Anthony and Karl Cluck, two young men in their 20s who found themselves deep in debt after graduating college with no idea how to turn their financial situation around. They basically did the work for you so that you can avoid the same risk.

Specific research should be done on your bank and any loans, insurance policies or credit cards that you might have. This way, you can learn about insurance rates, deductibles, minimum payments and repercussions for not following through on any of the stipulations of your financial arrangements.

Each person’s financial situation is different, so you will have to be more involved in the research. It may even entail talking to actual people (like your insurance agent, doctor or personal banker), but it’s all worth it!

Related: 9 Ways to Make Extra Money Before the End of the Summer

2. Go through your past budget

Unless you want to be an accountant, this is probably the least fun money-related task you could do. Going through your budget means facing the harsh reality of what are probably less-than-perfect spending habits. However, it also means becoming aware of where you can improve these habits.

Before you go back to school, review your spending from last year via your credit card and/or bank statements. Categorize your spending into groups like travel, school or entertainment, and split them up by month. Excel makes this kind of work really easy, and you can even jazz it up with fun colors and charts (which will hopefully make the whole process a little less painful!).

Sarah Silberstein, a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, says, “I averaged out my bills so I knew what I was spending…and tried to find places I could scale back.” Simply becoming more aware of your money and where it’s going is a great step in the right direction towards better money management.

3. Make a new plan (and stick to it!)

Incorporating a concrete financial plan into your routine is a great idea. For example, you might want to try keeping a weekly journal of where exactly your money is going and how much of it is going there. Apps like Mint make this even easier, and track your spending on credit or debit cards along with other finance accounts to give you a picture of your finances right on your phone—and even let you know when you’re getting near your spending limit.

Palmer recommends making “a simple list…of all of your expected costs and income” on Excel or even by hand so that you have a solid, clear idea of your resources. “Then you can make sure you are prepared to afford all of your expenses each month,” she says. And you can easily plan for any surprises from your budget!

If you’re a little swipe-happy and need to wean yourself off plastic, maybe you should give good ole cash a chance. Sarah suggests that it might be “easier to control spending when using cash” because it’s more difficult to go on a spending spree when you can actually see the cash pile decreasing (as opposed to a credit or debit card, which makes money seem very abstract and like it exists infinitely).

In addition to practicing beneficial new habits, see if you have some current tendencies that aren’t so wallet-friendly. Palmer says “you can probably scale back” things like coffee and takeout in favor of eating in and entertaining friends at home rather than spending money on a night out. Check out HC’s list of even more helpful financial habits that will save you stress, worry and money!

Related: 19 College Women Get Real About Money on Campus

4. Make sure loans and bills are taken care of

Darsheene Vital, a senior at Howard University, says to “always pay more than minimum for your bills,” which not only looks good to your creditor, but will also pay off in the long run (literally!) when your payments end earlier than anticipated and you don’t have to worry about even more fees because you missed a payment or came up short. Paying more than your minimum gives you a kind of financial insulation.

Palmer says that another important factor related to paying bills on time has to do with building good credit. If you aren’t careful about being timely with loan payments, “any lapses can have long-term repercussions, by hurting your credit score.” This would mean trouble in the future with loans for a car, a house or anything that the bank might need to see that you are responsible enough to be trusted with their money.

Doing the work of organizing loans and bills is very nitty gritty, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has compiled a guide for young adults to avoid financial pitfalls in this arena because banks and other loan providers are quick to scam those less financially aware out of money. This resource recommends staying in contact with your lenders and best practices for obtaining and managing student loans. 

If your parents are involved with your finances, get in touch with them before you go back to school. Ask them about the status of your payments on tuition bills, insurance policies and loans you may have cosigned with them. If you aren't aware of what bills and loans you are responsible for (or will be in the near future), check in with whomever is currently responsible so you can start to prepare.

Start your fall semester off on the right foot and try to pay off your cell phone, car or health (or any other) insurance, and maybe even the minimum payment on your debit or credit card! Having this weight off your shoulders will make for a great school year.

5. Consider investing

If you’ve done all of the above but want to do even more money managing, why not consider growing your assets? One option is to keep your money in a savings account, where it will grow at a given interest rate. You also have the option to invest your money in stocks and companies you think are growing. If you have some money left over from a summer job or internship, investing might appeal to you.

If you are not so willing to gamble but have a comfortable enough budget to do so, Palmer proposes placing “money in some kind of diversified fund.” This essentially means putting your money in an investment portfolio that spreads out your capital to many different potential sources of growth. A financial portfolio is just a given amount of money (generally called assets) and is designated to be grown through investing.

By using an investment portfolio, you decrease the risk of placing a big investment in one area that might not have the potential for a large return (and may even result in a loss). Palmer also adds, "You only want to do this if you have the flexibility to not use the money for several years." Don't want to put all your eggs in one basket!

“When you head into a new school year, a lot is changing, including your cash flows, so you want to be sure you stay on top of it,” adds Palmer. You’ll be happy that you did when you have three term papers due, an oral presentation, and a group project but no random alerts from your bank about unpaid bills to add to that mountain of anxiety!

Essentially, just be smart and don’t be afraid to ask questions about financial matters you don’t understand. It might seem like everyone around you knows what he or she is doing with regard to their money, but that totally isn’t the case. We’re all just faking it till we make it! One day, we will be Beyoncé waving a fan made of hundreds without a financial care in the world.  

Tons of high school seniors take to social media every year to show off their senior portraits, but the Internet is feeling *personally victimized* by one girl's photo in particular - and Twitter is absolutely losing its mind over how much she looks like Regina George from Mean Girls.

On Friday, Twitter user and high school senior @april_ONELOVE posted her senior portraits to Twitter to get her followers' opinions on which to choose - but things went in a slightly different direction when the Internet realized exactly how scarily similar she looks to the Queen of the Plastics.

I mean, the long, super straight blonde hair, the Wednesday-worthy pink outfit - TBH I'm honestly kind of shook along with the rest of Twitter:

On the other hand, April, a.k.a. Regina George's now-official doppleganger, is super surprised about all the comparisons.

"This was a first, but once one person saw it, everyone noticed it," she told E! News. "It's strange because I have naturally curly hair, but I decided to straighten it for the pictures, which caused me to look even more like her I guess."

Meanwhile, the Internet has already started cooking up some conspiracy theories about how one real-life person could possibly look so much like Regina.

The obvious takeaway here? Regina George is officially a real person and everything I believed previously about Mean Girls being just a really funny, totally fictional move was a lie.

No matter how excited you may be about college life, even the most independent freshmen can find themselves struck with homesickness. Moving away from home for the first time, adjusting to a college workload and setting up a brand new daily routine all take their toll, and sometimes, all you want to do is crawl into your (non-twin XL) bed with a tub of ice cream at home. A lot of collegiettes don’t have the luxury of just heading home whenever they feel like it, so when you’re missing home, how do you deal?

We talked to Dr. Josh Klapow, a clinical psychologist and an associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and collegiettes for tips on how to cope.

What is homesickness?

Although there isn’t a clinical definition of homesickness, the American Academy of Pediatrics has a description of the condition that’s well recognized. “Homesickness in its most basic form is thoughts and feeling about home, but it exists on a continuum—it isn’t a matter of being of homesick or not; it’s matter of degree,” says Dr. Klapow. This means that however mild or infrequent your thoughts about home are, you can still be considered “homesick.” At its most severe, homesickness can manifest itself as obsessive thoughts about home, crying at what seem like random times and an inability to do what Klapow says “you came to college to do”—go to classes, make new friends, learn about yourself and, ultimately, earn a degree.

Dr. Klapow stresses that it’s important to recognize that homesickness is a very normal reaction to periods of rapid change and adjustment—like starting your freshman year of college. More often than not, “people misinterpret what exactly it means to be homesick. It’s not about missing home—[your] house, [your] bed. Very often it’s about missing what’s normal and comfortable, what we’re used to, and not quite being comfortable with your new way of life.”  At its core, homesickness is a longing for the familiar.

How to get over homesickness

1. Understand that what you’re going through is normal

The most important step in overcoming homesickness is realizing that there isn’t anything wrong with you. According to Dr. Klapow, “even if no one’s saying anything, chances are most people are feeling [varying degrees] of homesickness at one point or another. Feeling homesick is part of learning to live a new life—you can’t do it without going through some sort of adjustment period.”

Acknowledging and accepting your homesickness is a way of learning how to live a new life, from starting college all the way to moving to a new city for a job. Once you know you’re homesick, you can start working towards getting over it.

2. Get used to your new surroundings

According to Dr. Klapow, a big part of feeling homesick is feeling uncomfortable with the unfamiliar. Get more familiar with your college’s campus and the surrounding area by walking around and exploring, either alone or with friends. Scope out secret study spots for when you get tired of the library, cool little cafes to grab lunch in when you’re running late and quiet spots to clear your head. The more you feel like your campus “belongs” to you, the more comfortable you’ll feel at college.

3.  Make a space for yourself at school

Homesickness often occurs during freshman year because you feel uncomfortable and out of place in your new surroundings. You long for home because at home, you’re sure of yourself and how you fit into the world around you. The discomfort of not knowing everything and everyone around you can catch you off guard at college, but actively working at getting comfortable and developing a routine for yourself can curb your homesick feelings.

Erin Smith of HC Towson had this experience. “I was so used to being someone that everyone knew in high school that I didn't realize I actually had to reach out and make friends,” she says. “Once I came out of my shell and got involved with some organizations, it was so much more relaxing and I started to feel at home in school,” she says.

There are a number of different ways you can occupy your time to build a routine and stop feeling lonely. Look into volunteering opportunities on campus, campus politics, intramural sports and Greek life (some schools have two rushing seasons or continuous open bid, so you can join a sorority at multiple points in the year). Filling up your social calendar and hanging out with people who have similar interests as you will help you feel less lonely and help you make new friends!

4.  Stay connected with home—but not too connected

Maintaining your relationships with your family and friends from back home is important in helping you miss them less, but according to Dr. Klapow, part of getting over homesickness is severing emotional ties from home. “[This separation] is part of learning to live differently, not just be[ing] away of home,” he says.

But Dr. Klapow also insists that making time to talk your friends and family “a few times a week” or “even once a day, while you’re still settling in” is worth it. Touching base with your friends and family back home will help you feel connected and not like everyone from back home has forgotten about you. Shira Kipnees of Franklin & Marshall College says that “call[ing]…[her] mom once a day to catch up and hear her voice… helps a lot,” and that regularly Skyping and texting her boyfriend, who was a senior in high school during her freshman year, helped curb the loneliness of being apart. Although Dr. Klapow suggest weaning yourself off of contacting your family daily, it is a good place to start.

5.  Talk to other students (or professionals) on campus

It’s easy to feel alone when you’re homesick, but other freshmen are probably feeling the same way you are. Try talking to your friends or new people you’ve met about it. Opening up to your new friends about homesickness can be awkward, so if you’re uncomfortable, try approaching them from a different angle. Mentioning that you’re looking for ways to keep yourself occupied or asking for suggestions for cool clubs and on-campus opportunities can help you get over your homesickness by focusing on ways to stop yourself from dwelling on it. Reaching out to your friends can help you form a new camaraderie and fight your bouts of homesickness together.

Some campuses also have support groups for freshmen or freshman transitioning programs, so be sure to look into opportunities like that at your college. Talking to other people who are going through the same things as you can help, and you may even strike up a friendship with some people you meet.

If you’re uncomfortable talking to other students about your homesickness, reach out to professionals on campus. For some, talking to mental health professionals like on-campus psychologists can hold a stigma, but Dr. Klapow insists that “seeking out a professional to talk to doesn’t mean you have a psychiatric problem. Homesickness is such a common issue… you won’t be the first person that [on-campus psychologists] have spoken to or helped.” That human connection with someone who understands what you’re going through can help move you out of a homesick rut.

6. Stay positive. It will get better!

“Many college students don’t give [themselves] time [to deal with homesickness],” says Dr. Klapow. “[Homesickness] is uncomfortable, but for the most part, you’re fine.” Don’t let your homesickness consume you. Moving away from home, starting a new life and adjusting to college classes isn’t easy, but it gets easier! You’ve overcome difficult times before and starting college is no different.

 “You just have to realize that you are at school for a purpose,” says Ashley Young, a recent graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College. “As collegiettes, you're doing great things, too! Push the negative thoughts aside and keep going.”

How to tell if it’s more than homesickness

Although most students will experience some form of homesickness, it’s important to be aware that homesickness can develop into something more extreme. In students, homesickness can trigger anxiety and depression disorders if not dealt with. Dr. Klapow suggests keeping a mental record of how you feel if you’re having a particularly bad homesick rut and asking yourself questions to gauge your mental health, such as, “Have I been homesick more days than not over the last six-week period?” and “Am I able to do what I need to do (attending classes, club meetings, etc.)?” For most people, Dr. Klapow says, “there is an intuitive sense of what’s normal [for them] and what’s abnormal. It’s rare for homesickness develop into something more serious, but if you need to be helped, don’t keep it to yourself.” 

Seek guidance from a professional on campus who can help you assess your situation and help you develop a plan to move forward.

It’s important to keep in mind that homesickness is normal. We all have out bouts of loneliness at school, especially freshman year. Be sure to look forward at all the positive things your college career holds for you. You’ve only just begun! 

Regardless of whether you’ve spent the summer working at your dream internship, grinding at your 9-to-5 or posting enough vacation pictures to put the Kardashians to shame, the glorious time that we know as summer vacation is slowly but surely coming to an end. Mid-to-late August is a time for trading in your favorite bikini for your go-to lecture leggings and your beach reads for textbooks.

Whether you’ve been looking forward to the first week of school or it’s a narrative that you would very much like to be excluded from, here are some of the highs (and lows) of kicking off fall semester.

High: First week = syllabus week

Whoever said syllabus week isn’t the best week of the semester was seriously disturbed. We all know that it doesn’t get better than no homework and getting out of your morning lecture early enough to go back to sleep. Syllabus week lets you live your best life, so take advantage of it! It’s the one week of the semester that you won’t regret staying up until 2 a.m. catching up on summer stories with your roommates.

Low: Moving your stuff into your dorm/apartment

Move-in day will make you regret buying anything and everything that now needs to somehow end up in your dorm room or apartment. Knowing that you have to unpack everything that you, at one point, spent time packing is definitely a stress-inducing situation.

How to Deal:

Not only is trying to unpack everything you own in one day unrealistic, but it’s also not very much fun. To ensure that the day goes as smoothly as possible, make a list of everything you want to bring and plan ahead! Check with your roommates to see what day and time they will be arriving. If they had planned on moving in on the same day as you, plan to help each other. The more hands you have the easier the process will be.

Multiple trips are never enjoyable, but they are often very necessary. Look into buying or renting a portable dolly so you and your family don’t have to worry about lugging your extremely heavy (but definitely necessary) fall wardrobe back and forth on multiple trips. Check out this Amazon dolly for under $40!

Related: 6 Ways to Make College Move-In Less of a Hassle 

High: Seeing your college friends again

Sure, it was great seeing your roommate Snapchat her way through her summer abroad in Italy and checking your college BFF’s Instagram to see her latest posts from her internship, but nothing beats being back on campus with your squad. The first week is a time for sharing summer stories, talking until 1 a.m. and reconnecting with all of your friends that you didn’t get to see over the summer.

Low: Dealing with your roommates

Whether you’re living with your best friends or complete strangers, dealing with roommate drama is just a norm of college life. And unfortunately, there is no syllabus week-like grace period when it comes to arguing over whose turn it is to wash the dishes.

How to Deal:

In order to start the year off on a good note, try having a conversation within the first few days where you lay out the dos and don’ts of the semester so that everyone can start off on the same page. Whether you discuss managing living expenses, house rules or just how often your roommate is allowed to have her SO over, definitely have the conversation ASAP to avoid any unnecessary arguments.

High: Showing off your new wardrobe

If you start planning your outfit for the first day of classes weeks before classes actually start, you are not alone. At the start of every semester, the campus is your runway, and you are more than ready to strut your stuff and show off the fabulous new additions to your wardrobe.

“One of my favorite parts of starting a new semester is picking out the outfits I'll wear for those first few days,” says Shelly Adams, a junior at Shenandoah University. “Wearing something new always gives me a boost of confidence—and I usually need it!”

It’s also awesome to know that you can look great without breaking the bank. “I would say the best part for me about starting off a new term is buying a few new pieces to refresh my wardrobe,” says Madeline Frisk, a junior at Oregon State University. “I try to go by the rule that I consign/donate a piece before I buy a new one. That way, my closet stays feeling fresh year-round.”

Not only are fashion week-worthy outfits an incentive to approach your first week back with your best foot forward, but it is also the perfect time to wear your favorite pieces before you remember how comfortable your leggings are.

Low: Dealing with “lasts”

For every freshman enjoying their first week, there is a senior dreading their last first week. It can really put a damper on an otherwise exciting few days knowing that you are facing the beginning of the end of your time as an undergrad collegiette. However, as the saying goes: When one door closes, another opens. You shouldn’t waste your last couple of semesters focusing on the fact that you are facing your “lasts,” but rather really take the opportunity to create memories that will outlast your time in college.

“As a rising senior, I am very much dreading beginning my ‘year of lasts,’” says Lexi Bollis, a senior at Kenyon College. “It will be my last year of undergrad, last year with Her Campus, last opportunity to learn from the wonderful professors at Kenyon, last choir concert…the list goes on. However, at the same time, I know that senior year is going to be a ton of fun. I have the opportunity to take great classes and make lasting memories with my friends.”

How to Deal:

Instead of dwelling on the fact that your time at your university is almost over, focus on making the most of it. Get together with your friends at the beginning of the semester and create a bucket list. Try to cross everything off of your list by your last finals week. You’ll be so busy blowing up your friends’ Snapchat feeds with all of your bucket list activities that you won’t have time to be upset!

High: A fresh start

Each new semester offers a completely fresh start. You have a new schedule, new classes and a new opportunity to make yourself proud and live up to your potential! Establish a goal for yourself at the beginning of the semester and see it through. On the first day of school, you have a clean slate from syllabus week to finals week to make the semester whatever you want it to be—and that is definitely something to look forward to.

Low: Learning your new schedule

It seems like just when you have your schedule down pat, it’s the end of the semester and you have to mentally prepare to walk to the wrong class on autopilot for at least the first week of the new semester. Figuring out where your classes are, how far your trek across campus is and how early you need to wake up to be on time is a lot to handle in your first week.

How to Deal:

A day or two before the semester starts, grab a few friends and go find your classes. It is much less stressful to do a test run instead of running around campus on the first day of class because you have no idea what room you’re in, let alone what side of campus you’re on.

High: Lots of free stuff

The first week back is typically synonymous with lots of free goodies, from food to T-shirts. Clubs, organizations and your college are all trying to make a good first impression, and who are you to decline their generosity in the form of pizza? Between all the sign-up sheets and freebies, you might just find a new organization to join, too!

Low: Buying textbooks

“I can’t wait to see all the new textbooks I need for this semester,” said no one ever. No one likes to spend money on things that they don’t really want anyway, and textbooks definitely fall under that category. They’re expensive, heavy and half of the time the professor uses the textbook for all of two class sessions.

“I'd say the worst part is having to buy textbooks,” says Madeline. “I normally rent mine or buy them for cheaper on Amazon or Chegg if I can, but some textbooks you have to shell out the big bucks for if they're custom university editions.”

How to Deal:

Try not to buy your textbooks at full retail price whenever possible. Usually paperback copies and e-books are the less pricey options, and they work just as well—especially if you don’t really plan on using them.

Related: The Roommate Contract You Actually Need

High: Renewed freedom

While it was great spending some quality time with your family for a month or two, you are definitely ready for some much needed independence. It was getting a bit old having to all but write a dissertation on your whereabouts after a late night out. After a whole summer away, you’re more than ready to take on every party and group outing that college life has to offer.

Low: Return of poor time management skills

With great power (AKA that freedom we were talking about earlier) comes great responsibility. After an entire summer where you may or may not have refined your time management skills, it can be difficult to use them to make sure you have your life together on the first week. During syllabus week, it seems like a great idea to stay up all hours of the night and decline to get a head start on the reading for your English class. In fact, you probably won’t even start feeling the weight of your first week decisions until the end of said week.

“My least favorite part about the first week back would have to be the free time that disappears the moment classes start,” says Chloe Castleberry, a senior at the University of Missouri – Columbia. “I love being busy, but once classes start, it is sometimes hard to go from no-school mode to school mode.”

How to Deal:

Give yourself guidelines the first week that will make the rest of the semester easier for you. If you know you have an 8 a.m. lecture, don’t let yourself get in the habit of staying up until three in the morning the first week. If you know that you’re not the best at staying on top of your reading assignments, set aside an hour or so each week to get it done. The habits that you establish during the first week of classes will stick with you for the rest of the semester—so they might as well be good ones!

By the time you get to college, the first week of school is definitely nothing new. There are always ups and downs, but usually everything has a way of working itself out in the end. Focus on enjoying the fun and positive things that the first few days bring! And for all of the not-so-fun things, keep these tips in mind to ensure a great start to your semester.

Have a fantastic first week, collegiettes!

Can poetry change your life? [The New Yorker]

There's a bright side to stress. [Medium]

How Bachelor producers come up with those date cards. [Slate]

Why more and more high schools are acting like startups. [Ozy]

#BadPictureMonday is the hashtag we all need. [refinery29]

These cocktails are summer in a glass. [Cosmopolitan]

Past life memories that will totally creep you out. [BuzzFeed]

Celebrities who've talked about their awkward phases. [People]

These conditioners will make your hair smell amazing. [Women's Health]

The life of a professional mermaid. [The Guardian]

The upcoming live-action Aladdin movie gained attention for struggling to find its Aladdin and Jasmine and scoring Will Smith to play the Genie. Now, the latest buzz around the film is how the actor supposedly playing Jafar is quite attractive, Cosmopolitan reports. Honestly, the hype is real—Marwan Kenzari is a 10/10 in my book.

Most of us picture Jafar as a creepy old guy, as per his appearance in the animated Disney film, but it seems that this adaptation is taking some much-welcomed creative liberties with its characters. Starring in Aladdin seems that it would be Kenzari’s big break, as the Dutch-Tunisian actor (um, what?) has previously held small roles in 2016’s Ben-Hur and The Mummy remake. His biggest upcoming work will be seen in Murder on the Orient Express later this year. He has also appeared in some Dutch films in the past, and most of his tweets are in Dutch. Um, who's up for a trip to the Netherlands in hopes of stumbling across Kenzari's path? 

Sources point out that Kenzari isn’t totally confirmed for the role yet, but given the public’s response to his rumored involvement, it would be a crime not to cast him. 

I don't know if I'm ready to root for Jafar in this new movie, but hey, we all change over time. 

Ahh, roommates. Whether you went through a super elaborate roommate-matching process, are rooming with your BFF from high school or got matched up with someone totally random, it’s always nerve-wracking to think about living with someone for nine whole months. Luckily, there are solutions out there to make the nerves associated with living with a roommate a bit easier, such as a roommate contract. Never heard of it? No problem. HC has you covered with a complete guide to all things contractual, from the pros and cons to making a roommate contract, when a roommate agreement can be useful and hints to help you go about making one. 

What’s a roommate contract?

A roommate contract is an agreement (usually a written one) that helps you and your roommate settle on different rules you’ll both follow throughout the year. Most contracts dictate things such as whether or not you can have the lights on super late or super early, pet peeves you both might have and different decisions you and your roommate will have to make regarding your shared space.

Pretty straightforward, right? Roommate contracts can take on numerous forms and are sometimes required for all students living in a dorm. It’s totally up to you (and sometimes your school, dorm and/or RA if an agreement is required) to decide how you want your contract to look, what should be included, whether you want a physical copy or not and who needs to know about it. Even if you don’t plan to write down every single detail of how sharing your tiny space is going to work, contracts can still be helpful. Just looking at sample contracts or different kinds of questions that would appear on such a contract can be a great place to start to discuss how the two of you will handle any issues or situations that could arise throughout the year. Click here to download the Her Campus Sample Roommate Contract.

What should be included?

A good roommate contract should address both of the roommates’ preferences on how the space will be used and general rules for the room. Things to think about including in your roommate contract are:

• Distractions that could interfere with studying (music, TV, friends, etc.)
• “Quiet hours” when you want to catch some zzz’s or study
• How clean the room should be, and regular cleaning times
• When is it okay to have friends over? How many people can be over?
• Rules for anything you two will share in the room (TV, fridge, microwave, etc.)
• When do you need to lock the door? How long can the room be left unlocked?
• Will the door remain open or shut when one or both of you is in the room?
• What happens when a guy comes back to the room? Can you kick one another out?
• Temperature – how cold/hot should the room be? When will windows be open?
• Steps for resolving fights or arguments
• What can you borrow or take from each other’s sides of the room? Food? Clothes?

Need some inspiration? Check out sample contracts students at universities like Case Western Reserve University are expected to fill out, or look at our sample one below. Keep in mind that you and your roommate can make changes throughout the year as well if unexpected conflicts arise. Be sure to discuss them with one another, notify your RA if necessary and make sure each of you gets an updated version of the contract.

Why should I bother writing a roommate contract?

Maybe you’ve started talking to your roommate and you’ve realized you love to stay up late, while she goes to bed so she can get up for a run at 6 a.m. every day. Or maybe you have lots of early classes, while she lucked out and doesn’t get up until at least 11 each day. Whether it’s contrasting schedules, different social lives, unique study habits or just uncertainty about sharing a room, a contract might be a good idea in all these scenarios.

As Shaye Winer, a RA at the Fashion Institute of Technology, points out, roommate contracts, whether they’re loose or structured, can be a great starting place to get to know the person you’re living with a tad better right off the bat. “Roommate contracts start a very in-depth conversation about who the two (or more) of you are and help start a foundation that the roomies can grow from,” says Shaye. “By doing this right away it is easy to avoid aggravating each other’s pet peeves. For example, I hate rap music blasting when I'm studying, and by saying this on the first night, I don't have to awkwardly ask my roomie to turn down her rap music when I'm studying the first week of school because she already knows not to.”

If nothing else, a roommate contract is also a good fallback when a conflict arises and you and your roommate can’t seem to agree on a solution. The solution to what can seem like a challenging dilemma will be all laid out for you, making roomie peace easier to achieve!

Are there downsides to a contract?

A contract can’t serve as a catch-all for any and all problems that could occur throughout the year. Keep in mind that there’s usually nothing in the agreement that “punishes” a roommate that defaults from the agreement, making it easy to break the contract. Bringing up the initial discussion about a contract could also make things awkward straight off the bat if contracts aren’t required in your dorm. Finally, keep in mind that a contract won’t guarantee you’ll get your way. Creating a contract will require compromises from both you and your roommate, so be sure you’re ready to make some sacrifices — both of you deserve to have a comfortable living situation.

I want to make one! How do I explain it to my roommate?

Many schools actually require incoming students living in the dorms to write out an agreement like the ones described above. If you’re not living somewhere that requires roommate agreements but are still interested in writing out one, think about trying one of the following strategies to make bringing up the idea of a contract to your new roomie a little less awkward:

• Send her this article! Use Facebook, Twitter or email to send a link to this HC article with a quick note like, “Saw this the other day and thought it was a good idea. Want to give it a try?”
• Explain what a roommate contract is and why you’re interested in making one by using other schools to provide context. Bring up the idea of a contract and focus on how other schools require it. It must be a necessity at institutions like Case Western Reserve and FIT for a reason, right? By providing examples of where it’s worked, the idea will be easier to sell.
• Wait to bring a contract up until you’ve actually met. Sit down over one of your first lunches or dinners back on campus to see how different the two of you actually are. Both of you have 8 a.m. classes? Maybe a contract won’t be necessary. See what the first few days are like so you have specific examples of things you feel a contract would be helpful towards before suggesting one.
• Emphasize the fact that the contract will benefit both of you. Make sure she knows that you don’t just want to make a roommate agreement to avoid her annoying you, but you also want to make sure you don’t do anything that bugs her.

Do contracts like these actually work?

There’s a reason so many schools require agreements like the ones described above – they’re successful! Says Nicole Gartside from NYU, “Though my roommate and I had no major issues (in fact, we were best friends!), it was always reassuring to know that in case there was ever a conflict, we had a written contract that we could refer back to to clarify what we agreed on in the first place.”

The key, though, is being honest and upfront during the contract creation process. Shaye shares her story:
“As a transfer living in the dorms my first year, I had to make a contract with my roommate. We talked and I told her all of my thoughts, but in turn she wasn't too honest with me,” Shaye says. “She really hated boys in the room and always felt uncomfortable when I brought friends back. She also loved going to bed early, but told me when we were making the contract that she liked to leave the lights on late. This in turn left us hating each other. It's really important to be honest that way you can make sure you are keeping each other happy.”

What happens when my roommate or I break the contract?

Consequences can vary based on whether or not a roommate contract was required, and who oversaw the process. If your RA is aware that you and your roommate have an agreement or if they helped you set it up, let them know and get their help resolving any issues that pop up. Be sure to let them know if you need to make any changes throughout the year as well.

When a roommate contract violation occurs, be honest and upfront about it. If you’re the one that violated it, ask your roommate to sit down and discuss the violation if necessary. If something was damaged or broken, offer to pay some portion of the cost to fix or replace it. If your roommate was the one who violated the agreement, follow the same procedure. Find a time when the two of you can sit down privately and calmly discuss what happened. You can decide if you want to edit or change the contract to prevent a similar problem from occurring again, or if there’s some way to enforce things a bit better.

If a problem or roommate contract violation is super serious, your RA is always a good person to go to, even if they didn’t help you create the agreement. They can help you reach a fair solution and find ways to keep the problem from happening again as well. Enlisting the help of an RA is also a good idea if the same contract violation keeps occurring.

Your dorm should be a place for you to go whenever you need to get away from everything and just relax, roommate contract or no roommate contract. Don’t forget those manners that have been drilled into your head since the days of Barney & Friends, but be sure to speak your mind and share what you’d be okay with and what makes you uncomfortable to make sure your space really is a place you’re proud and happy to call home. After all, they don’t call it dorm sweet dorm for nothing! 

The Her Campus Roommate Contract

Roommate One: ____________________________________
Roommate Two: ____________________________________

Smoking will be allowed in the room: __Yes __No
Drinking will be allowed in the room: __Yes __No __During these specific times:_____________

These hours will be reserved for sleeping: ______________________
When one roommate is sleeping, the other roommate may:
__Play music
__Listen to music with headphones
__Watch TV
__Have guests over
__Use a hairdryer
__Have the lights on
__Have a desk lamp on
__Other: ____________________________________

These hours will be reserved for study time: ______________________
When one roommate is studying, these background activities may take place:
__ Music
__TV
__Friends over
__Other: ________

We will keep our room __Messy __In between __Neat
We will clean the room __Daily __Weekly __Monthly __Other: __________

Our cleaning will include:
__Doing laundry before the basket overflows
__Washing dishes after using them
__Taking out the trash and recycling once a week
__Vacuuming once a week
__Making our beds daily
__Other: _________________________________________________

During these hours a roommate may have friends over: _________________
A roommate may have _____ friends over at once

Overnight guests are allowed: __Yes __No __Only if they are female

Before a roommate has an overnight guest, they will warn the other roommate __days in advance.

How often may a roommate have an overnight guest? ________________________________

Roommate policy on overnight guests (i.e. if it is okay to request that the other roommate leave): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List of items that may be shared:
 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List of items that may NOT be shared:
 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List of items that may be shared as long as the roommate asks beforehand:
 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List of items that may be shared as long as the roommate replaces them/returns them as they were found:
 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The door will be locked:
__When neither roommate is there
__When one roommate is there
__When both roommates are there ?
__At these specific times: ______________________________

We will leave the door open:
__When one person is in the room
__When both of us are in the room
__The door will always be shut
__Other: ______________________________

The windows may be open during these times: _______________________

An acceptable temperature range for the room during the day is: ______
An acceptable temperature range for the room during the night is: _______

In the case of an argument, we will: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In the case of a violation of this contract, we will: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Additional items to consider: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signed,
X____[Roommate One]__________________________

X____[Roommate Two]__________________________

X____[Resident Adviser]_________________________

President Donald Trump hasn’t even been in the Oval Office for a year yet, but the past few months have been big reminders that another presidential election is just around the corner...three years away. Former Vice President Joe Biden has teased a 2020 run, while President Trump has already held events for his second campaign season. According to HuffPost, someone who seems adamant not to run is Vice President Mike Pence, who strongly denied a New York Times piece listing him as a potential Republican candidate in 2020.

Earlier this week, the Times called Pence’s schedule so packed that “Republicans joke that he is acting more like a second-term vice president hoping to clear the field than a No. 2 sworn in a little over six months ago.” Given Trump’s low approval ratings and his ever-changing staff, the Times claimed that these aspects have inspired Republicans to seek future candidates remarkably early in a presidential term. Despite the president’s premature campaigning, some Republican sources felt unsure about whether or not he’d pursue a second term. The article also singled out Vice President Pence as going one step further than most VPs when it comes to his networking and political work.

In a statement to reporters, Pence called the article “fake news” and “disgraceful and offensive.” “The allegations in this article are categorically false and represent just the latest attempt by the media to divide this administration,” he wrote. “Whatever fake news may come our way, my entire team will continue to focus all our efforts to advance the President’s agenda and see him re-elected in 2020. Any suggestion otherwise is both laughable and absurd.”

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway also denied the Times’ claim, saying on ABC’s This Week of Pence, “I’ve worked with him for 10 years as his pollster, as a senior adviser, and certainly work with him daily in the White House. It is absolutely true that the vice president is getting ready for 2020—for re-election as vice president.”

It seems that this incident is an even greater hint that we should expect Trump and Pence in full force during the next campaign season. 

At this point, there aren’t many Grey’s Anatomy characters the show can bring back, seeing as most of them are—to put it bluntly—killed off. However, according to Refinery29, the upcoming Season 14 will welcome back Megan Hunt, Owen’s sister who was presumed dead before being found alive at the end of Season 13. But the biggest shock of this return is who will play Megan: former Mad Men star Abigail Spencer will replace original actress Bridget Regan.

Regan won’t return to Grey’s thanks to scheduling conflicts with her current gig on The Last Ship, which also stars Eric Dane, aka our beloved McSteamy. Being that Megan has only appeared in flashbacks before, I feel that the show can totally get away with recasting in this situation. Spencer also has great experience, having starred on Timeless, my favorite underrated show of the past year. Since the NBC show isn’t airing its second season until 2018, that leaves Spencer with plenty of free time to hang out with the Grey’s crew.

Regan took to Twitter to approve Spencer’s casting, saying she would be “brilliant” as Megan.

The independence that comes with college life can be exhilarating and liberating—but it also comes with responsibility, collegiette. Having class for only four hours a day sounds awesome, but it doesn’t mean that you should surf YouTube and online shop your days away. Managing your time wisely is what can make or break your first year of college, so it’s important to have some idea of how you’ll handle all your glorious free time. Her Campus is here to help you with that by taking common high school activities and translating them to college life, so you won’t fall victim to procrastination or get lost in a mountain of unread notes during dreaded midterm week.

During high school you… had sports practice right after school.

In college you should… go to the gym right after class.

Why: Depending on where your classes, dorm, and fitness center are located, sometimes scheduling workouts can be more difficult than you realize. Factor in a shower afterwards with time to make it to your next class or social event and it’s enough to make a collegiette blow off the whole thing. So in order to avoid wasting a good workout day watching Bachelorette reruns, figure out at the beginning of each week how many times you want to work out and when it would be most convenient to go. Write it down in your planner or put a reminder on your phone, so you remember to bring your workout gear with you that day. And once you decide to go, follow through! You wouldn’t blow off high school soccer practice, would you?

During high school you… had a study hall period every day.

In college you should… treat your breaks in between class like study periods.

Why: You may have an hour or two break before your next class, and a nap sounds oh so tempting. But just say no, collegiette! Instead of sleeping or goofing off in between class, bring homework or books with you and find somewhere to study. You don’t have to go all the way back to your dorm; it could be at the library, the student center, or a local coffee shop. Giving yourself time to catch up on schoolwork during the day also frees up your nights, leaving you more time to catch up on your beauty rest and relax.

During high school you… woke up the same time, five days a week.

In college you should… wake up the same time, five days a week.

Why: Adjusting to a sleeping schedule in college can be hard—sometimes your neighbors are loud or your roommates keep you up at night. Not to mention pulling all-nighters and college feeling like one huge slumber party. By going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day during the week you’ll get the right amount of sleep each night and your body will feel more rested. So even if class doesn’t start at the same time every day, try to get yourself on a consistent sleep schedule – it does wonders in the long run. Check out what happens if you don’t get enough sleep in college and you’ll be scheduling a bedtime every night!

During high school you… did your hair and makeup every morning before class.

In college you should… embrace your natural beauty.

Why: It sounds cheesy, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true! Don’t let me stop you from rocking a great outfit and killer hair to class, but depending on the feel of the campus, chances are most students go for a more casual look during the week. So wear what you feel most comfortable in—whether it’s skinny jeans and a fierce top or a hoodie and leggings, as long as you still look somewhat pulled-together. You can pick certain days of the week when you want to dress up for class or other commitments, and on off days wear a more relaxed outfit. 

During high school you… had homework assignments to complete at night on a regular basis.

In college you should… devote an hour each night to reviewing notes from class that day, doing the reading, or getting started on future assignments.

Why: Depending on the class, sometimes your entire grade is based on three tests for the entire semester (or even fewer!). No homework or extra credit to fall back on. In order to ensure that you kick butt in your classes you should go over what was taught that day, so instead of learning and then forgetting you’ll be committing it to memory. These ten study tips to get you back in school mode will get you on the right track. Yes, boring we know. But you’ll thank us when test time comes and everyone’s cramming to learn a month of material and you’ve been studying it for a few hours each week already.

If you're having a bad day, turn to the genius of Twitter to confirm that you're not the only one. We've found 35 just really good tweets from this month about everything from Spicey to "Despacito" to Rihanna. You're welcome.  

1. Don't remind me

2. Amazon Prime was the best and worst thing to happen to me

3. When an SNL writer is goals

4. lol subtle

5. But that would be SO GOOD

6. 10/10 would hire

7. uhh

8. Paris Hilton is QUEEN

9. The Bold Type 4 life

10. It's so dang hot

11. Shade

12. *eye twitch*

13. Cheers!

14. "There's no need to call me 'ma'am,' professor"

15. I'm done

16. Lol how rude

17. Not everyone's hyped for Shark Week…

18. Wait, this is brilliant

19. I'll take a glass of wine and Netflix over socializing any day of the week

20. I guess?

21. #logic

22. I'm shook

23. Hi, I'm dying

24. Literal post-grad probs rn

25. Forever 21, I'm looking at you

26. I'm preparing for my career as a videographer and taste tester 

27. When the bomb drops

28. Desperate and proud

29. BuzzFeed quizzes are how I get life advice, okay?

30. This is my 2017 mood

31. lol congrats

32. MY JAM

33. wut

34. RIP Vine

35. And of course this iconic tweet

You’re walking along the sidewalk heading to your next class. It’s a beautiful day and you have plenty of important things to think about: your first major exam, what you’ll wear to that party tonight, etc. You probably make quick eye contact with the people that pass you, maybe smiling at an acquaintance or two. And then it happens. You make slight eye contact, pause for a second, have brain recognition and realize that you’re looking at a guy you hooked up with one night last semester. Awkward! Do you stop and make conversation? Do you quickly look away and pretend you never noticed him? Does seeing him bring back a rush of old memories from your brief encounter?

It doesn’t matter whether you hail from the biggest of campuses or smallest of private schools—it's impossible to avoid anyone forever. It’s likely that neither of you were expecting to see each other. Since there isn’t some all-encompassing rulebook for this situation, he will feel equally uncertain. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have the advantage and be able to listen in on his thoughts when you both make eye contact?

Related: 17 Things We Wish We Could Say to Our Exes

Her Campus talked to 18 guys about how they’d feel if they ran into a former flame back on campus. We asked them about their reaction, your reaction and what they would want to happen after your chance encounter. So next time you find yourself in this potentially uncomfortable situation, you’ll have an idea of what’s running through his head—and how to come away from it with no harm done.

In his shoes

Let’s start with what he’s thinking when this all goes down. What’s his initial reaction? What factors affect how he’d react upon seeing you? How can you turn the situation in your favor… or at least make it bearable?

Almost 63 percent of guys said that they would view running into a former hook-up as an awkward situation. Brian from Washington State University has experienced this firsthand: “Last semester I ran into a girl that I hadn’t seen since the morning [after we hooked up],” he says, “Obviously it’s going to be awkward if the last time you saw each other, she was quickly throwing on clothes and trying to get back to her place. I honestly just sort of did a head nod and kept walking. I probably should’ve stopped and talked to her or something, but I didn’t want to make her uncomfortable either.”

Several guys, such as Danny from Mississippi State University, have tried to make conversation only to end up making the situation worse: “When I realized that [a former hook-up] had a class with me, I decided that it would be best to talk to her before class started,” Danny explains. “Within a few seconds of conversation, I realized that she was extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed about what had happened. Then, class started and we had to sit next to each other with all of this awkwardness between us until it was over.”

We agree that these situations sound less than pleasant, but seeing a former hook-up doesn’t always have to be awkward. Almost 25 percent of guys said they would be indifferent if they encountered a hook-up and another 12 percent of guys felt seeing a former hook-up would be nice. Who knows, maybe seeing you on campus will be just the thing that makes his day!

The factors

So what is it about running into a former hook-up that has some guys (and some of you collegiettes, too!) on edge? After being allowed to select each option that would be a factor to them, almost 88 percent of guys said not speaking to each other since you had hooked up would make the situation most uncomfortable. “If I were to run into a girl I’d hooked up with but not spoken to since, I would feel pretty bad and that would make things awkward,” says Michael from Southern Illinois University.

Half of the guys surveyed said that it would be most awkward if they had ended things on bad terms with a former hook-up. Blake from the University of Missouri just wants to move on from the drama:“I hooked up with a girl that clearly wanted more when I clearly didn’t,” Blake says. “I was pretty straightforward about it, but she still was really angry and upset. She basically blew up at me and I haven’t talked to her since. If I ever run into her on campus, it will be awful.”

Sometimes, though, a run-in with a hook-up can be the exact opposite of Blake’s situation. About 37 percent of guys said it would be awkward if they had wanted the hook-up to turn into something more. In that case, a collegiette could be running into a guy that she had to let down. “I ran into a girl once that I wanted to date when she just wanted to hook up,” says Kyle from Vanderbilt University. “Seeing her was obviously tough because I’d been rejected. I just decided to be polite but get out of the situation as quickly as possible.”

The key: making a point to amicably end your contact with a hook-up will pay off in the long run. But if things went sour before you cut off communication, it’s always best to just be polite and avoid re-hashing any drama that may have gone down in the past so you can be on your way.

His reaction

When it comes to how he thinks he’d actually react in the moment, there was much less of a consensus. The guys we talked to were in a three-way tie for how they thought they’d act if they ran into a former hook-up:

• He would stop and start a conversation… No biggie!

• He’d give a quick form of acknowledgement (a wave or head nod) and then move on. OR… He’d find a happy medium and give a short ‘Hello!’ or ‘How are you?’ and then move on.

• Ben from the University of Missouri prefers a happy medium: “I’d give her a ‘Hey, how’s it going?’ and that’s about it,” he says. “You don’t want to give someone the cold shoulder because that’s immature, but you don’t want to start a conversation either. There probably isn’t much to say and no one wants small talk to get awkward.” 

In your shoes

Now that you know how guys think they’d react to running into a former hook-up, let’s turn the tables. How would a former hook-up ideally like you to react if you ran into each other on campus? The answers were mixed, but we’ve ranked them in order of most preferred to least:

1. You give him a quick ‘Hi!’ and move on (38 percent).
2. You wave or smile at him and move on (36 percent).
3. You’d stop and make pleasant conversation (13 percent).
4. You’d stop and try to make conversation, but you’d be awkward about it (12 percent). 

Luckily, most guys want the same thing for you as they want for themselves – a quick acknowledgement so that you can both go back to your day.

You had him at ‘hello’… or not

This may surprise you, or it may not… Some guys secretly hope that after your encounter, he may turn into something more than just ‘a former hook-up’ of yours. When it comes to rekindling things, or hooking up again, 63 percent of guys said they’d consider it. Danny from Mississippi State University said that he’d be interested in starting things up again with a former flame: “If we had a good time [when we hooked up before] and it wasn’t awkward afterwards, I would definitely consider it,” he admits.

When the stakes got more serious – we asked whether guys would potentially want to be in a relationship with a former hook-up – fewer of them were interested. About 37 percent of guys would consider dating a girl they’d hooked up with before. Mike from Northeastern University says, “It would be the same as if I were getting into a relationship with any other girl. [I would consider] her personality, future plans and how we were around each other.”

Blake from the University of Missouri says, “It would obviously depend on whether I had a girlfriend at the time or not. If we had a good connection, we were both single, and we both had time to give it a try, I would [go for it].” The odds of him wanting something more are pretty good if your time together showed potential and you had fun together. However, around 38 percent of guys didn’t think they’d want to, and another 25 percent of guys said ‘Definitely not!’

So when it comes to having any sort of contact with a former hook-up, what do guys prefer? It’s kind of a toss-up – half of guys said that they keep in touch with a former hook-up but it varies in regards to how often they actually contact them. Most prefer brief communication (a text or saying hello when they see each other) every once in awhile. And if one of you is in a relationship when you run into each other? The consensus was that it’s best to just cut communication: “I wouldn’t want to be rude if I ran into a girl that I’d hooked up with,” says Kyle from Vanderbilt University, “but I’m in a relationship now, and I wouldn’t want to jeopardize anything by starting up a conversation with her. I’d hope that my girlfriend would do the same in that situation. Just give a quick hello and keep walking.”

So there you have it, collegiettes! Next time you find a campus stroll interrupted by a guy that you had shared ‘intimate’ relations with, you will have a good idea of how he’s feeling.By keeping your cool and being concise, you can move right along to your next class (and the next Campus Cutie) without a backward glance!

Have you ever had a horrifically awkward run-in with a former hook-up? How about a run-in that rekindled a former flame? Tell us your stories in the comments!

Name: Shazi Visram

Job Title and Description: Founder and CEO of Happy Family (A premium, organic food company for babies, toddlers, kids and their mothers)

College Name/Major: Columbia University, BA Visual Arts, History/ MBA, Columbia University

Website:www.happyfamily.com          

Twitter Handle:@shaziv

Instagram Handle: @shazi_visram 

What does your current job entail? Is there such a thing as a typical day?

I was inspired to start Happy Family because a close friend of mine, a working mother of twins, struggled to find healthy food for her babies in the traditional baby food aisle. Her struggle led me to do some research about the marketplace, and I found most of the products were highly processed, not organic or of good quality and lacked the beneficial nutrients to support a lifetime of wellness. I really wanted babies to have a healthy relationship with food from the start. This mission of creating an enlightened assortment of organic meals and snacks ultimately led to helping not only babies, but toddlers and moms on their journeys. There’s no such thing as a typical day in my household or office, but my every day consists of continuing our mission wherever I am and whatever I am doing.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part about my job is waking up every day and knowing that Happy Family is bettering the lives of children and families across the world. My dream was to create an enlightened brand of organic foods that offer the right nutrition for every stage. Happy Family is all about helping parents choose healthy organic food options for their children every day, no matter what their schedules bring. Furthermore, we’re all about helping women and mothers nourish their own bodies with our SHINE Organics and Happy Mama products. As a working mom myself, it’s important to me to create products that benefit women’s health because that's actually the best way to ensure our children are at their best, when mom has already been focusing on her health and nutrition.

What was your first entry-level job in your field and how did you get it?

I had the chance to be the first person in digital media at a well-known NYC media buying agency. I got it because I had been teaching inner city teachers and students how to start using the internet in 1999 I felt that I knew my way around the early days of digital marketing. 

What words of wisdom do you find most valuable?

Life is short, make the most of every moment. 

What is one mistake you made along the way and what did you learn from it?

I have learned not to rely on societal expectations of what happiness should look like. I used to imagine a "perfect" family life with "perfect" kids that would be just like everyone else. My family life is actually very different from typical, and while it took me some time to adjust to having a child with special needs and all that comes with that, it doesn't make me any less deserving of that happiness I had always imagined. I think we all need to be able to adapt to our surroundings to stay happy.

What has been the most surreal moment of your career thus far?

In 2013, I was fortunate enough to be invited to The White House, where former President Barack Obama recognized Happy Family in a speech for our mission-based business approach to doing business and then I got to sit and have dinner with the president. In that moment, I personally felt so successful because the company I started was being acknowledged by the POTUS as making a difference in the lives of families, and I was called out as a leader to emulate. That was especially surreal as I have so much respect for the former president as a leader. I do actually care about doing what it right regardless of the economics and it was incredible to be recognized for it. Happy Family is a dream come true, and we are feeding the young minds that will continue to change the world. 

What do you look for when considering hiring someone?

I want to surround myself with a team of creative and agile people who believe in Happy Family’s mission. I need people on my team who live and breathe our values, and are 100% behind them. It’s important to be strong and independent in the way we solve problems and make progress so I encourage employees to have that mentality of being independent thinkers that also thrive in a team environment. 

What advice would you give to a 20-something with similar aspirations?

I want to stress the importance that no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you’d like to do in life, anything is possible if you set your mind to it and are willing to put in the time to accomplish your goals. When starting Happy Family, I had a vision and have achieved success not from whom I was, but through what I did. To all the aspiring future entrepreneurs, you can absolutely do it!

What's the one thing that's stood out to you the most in a resume?

My very first employee was utterly overqualified for everything I was looking for to market a new product launch. She just sincerely wanted to be a part of what we were doing and wanted to help in every way she could. I've never forgotten the power of our mission, especially when I still see her smiling face in the office 12 years later. 

The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus.

 By Olivia Pandora Stokes

Being a black woman in America tends to be complex, mostly because society is constantly attempting to make us fit very rigid stereotypes that lack complexity. This isn’t just speculation—this type of dehumanizing treatment is immediate, according to a study by Georgetown Law's Center on Poverty and Inequality. “What we found is that adults see black girls as less innocent and less in need of protection as white girls of the same age,” the lead author, Rebecca Epstein, said in a statement. The study also found that participants believed black girls needed less comfort, nurturing and support than their white counterparts. People can dismiss these results as not accurate or not relevant, but black women know they are.

So what do you do when the world is telling you your life is less valuable than the ones around you? What do you do when faced with discrimination and disparity? You celebrate. You celebrate the lives of other black women and girls. When we see other black women navigating through a world that doesn’t accept us as we are, we feel the need to lift each other up—and we do. That’s what #BlackGirlMagic means.

When I was in elementary school, I remember a teacher insisting that I couldn’t read a book above grade level. As a hardcore book nerd I was offended, but as I look back at her behavior now I can recognize her actions and comments were seeped in racism. Although my K-12 education was mostly positive, there were definite moments when people attempted to diminish me simply because I was a black girl. The odds are not in our favor. According to The New York Times, data shows that from 2011 to 2012, black girls in public elementary and secondary schools nationwide were suspended at a rate of 12 percent, compared with a rate of just 2 percent for white girls. A recent study from Villanova University found that even once black girls make it through college, the darker their skin is, the more likely they are to be perceived as unintelligent.

In light of this data, it's inevitable that as black women we understand that behind every success we achieve, there were moments when each woman struggled. We know even when we defy stereotypes, there are others who won’t be able to view us as valuable. Former First Lady Michelle Obama is a perfect example. America seems to have fallen in love with her intelligence, her compassion, yet many can’t see past her skin color. In the face of dehumanizing attacks, such as being called "an ape in heels," she responded with grace. As she said at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, “When they go low, we go high.” While she does receive praise, she often experiences comments that are vile, and just like the rest of us, she's not immune to criticism. At a recent Denver speech, Michelle admitted, “The shards that cut me the deepest were the ones that intended to cut. I felt how they intended."

In order for black girls and women to be successful, we have to see ourselves as valuable and reinforce that every day. In a world that attempts to dehumanize us, we must continue to explore the different aspects of our life in a truthful way. #BlackGirlMagic does not mean we are immune to abuse and hate, it means we can defy it. I’m hopeful for the future because I’ve seen firsthand how other black women at my college display leadership skills and believe in themselves. That is what we must do to make our world a better place.

Whether you reserve Monday nights for Bachelor viewing parties, roll your eyes at the cheesy date cards, or are actively rooting against your least favorite Bachelor pairings, there's no denying that some contestants seem to have actually found happiness through the franchise. Carly Waddell and Evan Bass, who got married after meeting on Season 3 of Bachelor in Paradise, are one such example. 

"While to some it's a silly TV show, for me, it was an experience that changed my life in unimaginable ways," Evan wrote in a recent op-ed for The Hollywood Reporter. "I will be forever grateful to Paradise for guiding me to an incredible stepmother to my own children." Well, it looks like those children—three sons from a previous relationship—are about to get a new baby brother or sister, PEOPLE reports. 

Carly wrote on her Instagram Sunday, "SECRET IS OUT GUYS!!!! Evan and I are SO EXCITED to announce we are HAVING A BABY!!! What a beautiful, wonderful, wild year it has been and the adventure continues Feb 2018!" She threw in baby and heart emojis for good measure and added, "(also Evan's face here is hilarious and wonderful)."

"We are beyond excited for this baby to join our family! " Evan agreed in a statement. "We wanted to have children quickly and obviously we wasted no time. My boys are so excited to 'guard and protect' this little one and welcome him/her to the tribe!" He also took to Twitter to share his excitement—and his nerves about telling their future child how they fell in love on national television.  

This baby isn't the only one Bachelor Nation is eagerly awaiting: Fellow BIP alums Jade and Tanner Tolbert are expecting a little girl in September. Forget their parents' #relationshipgoals—I'm hoping these kids grow up to be #friendshipgoals. 

My high school experience was basically one giant “make it work” moment. (Project Runway fans, I hope you read that in a Tim Gunn voice.) Here’s the scoop: My school offered very few Advanced Placement and upper-level courses, and even though I challenged myself as much as I could, I was looking for more ways to study topics that I enjoyed, learn new skills that I wouldn’t be able to learn in my high school and meet other students who shared my goals and interests.

One way I expanded my learning opportunities was attending a summer educational camp or program. Many colleges and universities offer camps for high schoolers; some are designed for students with specific interests (i.e. marine biology, writing or journalism workshops, math and technology, athletics, etc.), while other camps may feature a series of classes on different topics.

I attended a summer studies program through Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program), where I took a three-week class on screenwriting and film, a course I would never have had access to at my high school. Similar pre-college programs are amazing opportunities to not only make friends from across the nation with similar interests, but to prepare yourself for campus life and broaden your horizons outside of the typical high school classroom setting. Today, I’m sharing what I learned by going to a college summer program as a high-schooler.

1. I learned to be open to new friendships

It’s easy to get caught up in the high school and hometown bubble filled with familiar faces and people you’ve been friends with since kindergarten, but the experience of attending a summer program alone made me more open-minded about forming new friendships and gave me the courage to introduce myself to other students in my dorm and in my class. In fact, one of my closest friends at the summer program was a girl who I randomly introduced myself to on move-in day because we were the first two people on our dorm floor.

I started my summer program not knowing anyone, but throughout my time on the campus, I became close with people in my class and dorm—and though we now all go to different colleges, many of us still keep in touch, which is really special.

2. I discovered what it would be like to live on a college campus

I had been away from home at overnight summer camps, but living in cabin in the middle of the woods is much different from the experiences and challenges of living in a dorm room with a random roommate on an unfamiliar college campus. The great thing about most summer programs for high schoolers is that the counselors, resident assistants and staff members are oftentimes current undergrad students who may go to the school in which you’re studying at for the summer, so they’re really great resources who can offer real advice about college about all things college life—academics, being healthy, making friends, relationships, etc.

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3. It taught me how to talk with professors

Though summer programs vary, most academic camps offered by colleges and universities have schedules that are centered around class time. You might spend your day in a few different lecture classes, or you might spend a large chunk of time with a smaller class. In my case, I spent about seven hours per day in the same class with the same students and professor. Going into the program, I had never interacted with college professors, and at first, the thought of spending such large amounts of time in a small class setting with a university professor—aka someone who was an expert in his field—was intimidating, to say the least.

However, experiences throughout the summer—such as asking my professor for feedback on my writing projects and taking the time to get to know him during class breaks—gave me an accurate picture of what to expect when communicating with professors in college. I learned how to interact professionally, the importance of asking for constructive criticism on my work and that it really does pay to get to know your teacher, as they could become an important professional connection before, during or after your college career.

4. I learned to not judge a class by its cover

At my high school, I didn’t have many options when it came to which classes to sign up for, so I had never really had the experience of taking a class and not knowing what to expect of the workload, teacher or types of projects I’d work on.

For my summer program, however, I had to list a class that I’d like to take, but it wasn’t guaranteed that I’d get into it. My first choice was a class about writing and literature, but I got assigned to a class about screenwriting, which I I knew nothing about. I was so nervous that the other students in my class would be experts, and I was secretly not-too-happy about not getting my first choice—but I ended up falling in love with the topics, and I learned about a type of writing and storytelling that was still related to my career goals and interests. Similarly, in college, I’ve signed up for classes expecting them to be “easy,” like Astronomy—which, plot twist, ended up being full of physics and one of the hardest classes I’ve ever taken.

In college, you can’t always get your first choice of classes, especially when it comes to electives and courses outside of your major—or you may take a class taught by a prof that your friends warned is really strict—but you should always go into your classes with an open mind. You never know what you’ll learn, who you’ll meet or what kinds of skills you’ll pick up over time—and it usually ends up being a lot different than what’d you think.

5. It showed me that the best is yet to come

In high school, I was surrounded by people who proudly sported the “high school is the best time of my life” attitude, and I didn’t really relate to that mindset. I spent way more time dreaming about college and post-high school life than I did stressing about how (or if) I’d be asked to prom—and though I always knew there was an amazing world beyond high school, going to my pre-college summer program reassured me that many of the best opportunities for learning, traveling and personal growth were still yet to come. At the program, I loved meeting people who also understood that there was more to life than high school—it made me feel like I had found a community where I belonged. Also, the experiences of getting used to a campus setting, living in the dorms and choosing how to spend my time outside of class gave me a clear look at what it would be like to go to college away from home, making me less nervous and more excited to apply to schools.

As a college student, I still keep in touch with many of the friends I met at the summer program, and I’ve found that screenwriting, which I learned in the class I took at the camp, is something I’d love to continue in the future. For me, attending a summer program was especially important because of the limited resources at my high school, but I don’t think going to a pre-college program is right or 100 percent necessary for everyone to feel prepared for college. Overall, I cherish the friendships, memories and skills I took from my experience because they made my transition from high school to college much smoother.

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Chris Pratt and Anna Faris seemed like the perfect couple, from their super sweet proposal story to the crazy way they met. The two grew up 20 minutes away from each other in Washington but didn't meet until they were costars in Take Me Home Tonight decades later. Their connection was instant, according to Chris. "It was like magnets," he told ELLE, even though Anna was married to someone else at the time.

Sadly, their relationship wasn't as strong as it seemed—the actors are separating after eight years of marriage. Chris made the announcement on Facebook Sunday night. "Anna and I are sad to announce we are legally separating," he wrote. "We tried hard for a long time, and we’re really disappointed. Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward. We still have love for each other, will always cherish our time together and continue to have the deepest respect for one another." The statement was signed by Chris and Anna. Anna posted the same message on her Twitter.

Many turned to Twitter in this time of extreme grief, with a range of emotions and reactions.

The earth-shattering news has sent some into survival mode.

Others have already given up. (Same.)

Most of us are wallowing in the depths of despair…

…or are still in denial.

A few are even taking it personally.

We're all just trying to find strength and solidarity in this difficult time.

While it's always hard on us when a celebrity couple breaks up, we sometimes forget how hard it is on the couple. Wishing Chris, Anna and their family all the best during this tough time.