Even if Jon Stewart had spent his final episode of The Daily Show sitting motionlessly mute behind his beloved desk as we admired his marvelous wisdom and charm, we would’ve been satisfied. After all, how do you top a sixteen-and-a-half year legacy like his? But although Donald Trump was conveniently booked, that didn’t stop Jon from rounding up his spectacular roster of celeb pals for a slew of appearances that couldn’t be contained to the episode’s allotted 50 minute run time. Here’s a ranking of those who came to wish him adieu.

21. Larry Wilmore

We all know Larry didn’t just show up because The Nightly Show got bumped for Jon’s extended episode. Translation: he hearts him.  

20. Michael Che

Did you forget that the SNL Weekend Update cohost was once a Daily Show correspondent? His tenure was so short that Jon kind of did, too.

19. Kristen Schaal

TheLast Man on Earth star returned in her best duds to welcome replacement host Trevor Noah to the team…until she realized Jon hadn’t left yet. Whoops.

18. Rob Riggle

Rob Riggle came to enlighten Jon on the trail of hate he’s leaving in his wake, though we prefer to think of it as more of a path of mild dislike.

17. Matt Walsh and Dan Bakkedahl

These two former correspondents showed up as their Veep characters, and the overlap between their dual lives had even them confused.

16. Rob and Nate Corddry

Rob tried to leave his brother Nate in the car, but their sibling spat was worth the wait once he bravely snuck in and hid under Jon’s desk.

15. Olivia Munn

Olivia was convinced she had been invited back to The Daily Show for Jon’s 70th birthday bash. And though she was way off, we’re definitely glad she brought cake.

14. Darth Vader

Only one could assume the mantle of Senior Evil Correspondent, though ‘ole Darth didn’t like Jon’s joking comparison to Dick Cheney.  

13. Samantha Bee

We know she hasn’t been gone that long, but we’ve really missed Sam Bee!

12. Hillary Clinton

Hillary was just as bummed as we were that Jon is leaving just as she decided to run for president.

11. Josh Gad

By far the best line of the night—“Disney money, b*tch.”

10. Bill O’Reilly

We just know Bill O’Reilly was somewhere doing his happy dance at the thought of finally ridding himself of his adversary.

9. Martin Scorsese

Jon gave a Goodfellas-inspired look at the staff behind-the-scenes of his fake news program, but Marty was none too amused that he’d once again been ripped off by the comedian.

8. John McCain

A Jon Stewart puppet was the perfect addition to his farewell message for the departing host.

7. Gitmo

Oh, Gitmo! Our hearts were breaking as the bearded Elmo doppelganger realized he wasn’t being set free along with his longtime sympathizer.

6. Ed Helms

You can sign us up for a weekend trip to “The Rocky Mountain Institute for Men Who Get More Distinguished and Handsome as They Age” anytime.

5. John Oliver

John Oliver’s signature HBO-style storytelling of his first day working at The Daily Show just wasn’t going to cut it in this abbreviated goodbye.

4. Steve Carell

Arguably one of the biggest—and busiest!—stars to come from the land of correspondents, we knew Steve hadn’t been waiting idly by for his next assignment from Jon as he claimed.

3. Arby’s

Jon’s favorite fast food chain couldn’t miss his final show. And they said good riddance in an oh-so-Arby’s way.

2. Bruce Springsteen

The final moment of zen was always going to include a musical sendoff from “The Boss” because New Jersey, right?

1. Stephen Colbert

We were holding our breath waiting for the prodigal son to return, and he didn’t disappoint, making Jon tear up during his unscripted testament to the influence his mentor had on everyone he’d worked with throughout his years as host. To clarify, we’re not still crying; there’s just something in our eye.

Who was your favorite celeb guest on Jon’s final episode of The Daily Show, collegiettes?

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is a woman who has been making us fall crazy in love with her, from her time in Destiny’s Child to her multi-faceted solo career that has established her as one of the greatest artists of all time. We know Beyoncé not only as a mother, wife, singer, actress and philanthropist, but as the friend who told us ladies it’s okay to be single, as a feminist that deemed us all ***flawless and as a human being who said she is just like us. So, here is a literal countdown of all of the times Queen Bey wrote and sang about common events in all our lives and looked fabulous doing so.

1. "Crazy in Love (feat. JAY Z)"

The first track off her first solo album, Beyoncé knew that we had all been there before.

2. "Naughty Girl"

*wink*

3. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)"

This independence anthem for women gave us both the “Single Ladies” dance and the message that your self-worth does not rely on your relationship status.

4. "Me, Myself and I"

For all the ladies, Beyoncé straight-up told us to kick our cheating, using and lying SO to the curb and become the only person to depend on.

5. "Irreplaceable"

This message was crystal clear that the one who doesn’t treat you right can be replaced and sent packing to the left as fast as you would swipe left on Tinder.

6. "Dangerously in Love 2"

This song was for all of us that ever Facebook-stalked our crush, lived on his every word and planned out our wedding to him.

7. "Daddy"

Beyoncé spoke for all of the collegiettes who are daddy’s girls and proud of it.

8. "Listen"

This beautifully-written song eclipses everything that some collegiettes feel whether it’s from overbearing parents or a boyfriend.

9. "Why Don’t You Love Me?"

The simplest question we have all asked to our crushes… or pretended to ask to them in the mirror…

10. "Flaws and All"

We all have flaws and imperfections that at the end of the day, make us who we are.

11. "Pretty Hurts"

This song further proves that women don’t need surgery to look good, but society needs to change for us to feel good.

12. "I Was Here"

We all want to make a positive impact on the world and be recognized for it.

13. "Love on Top"

How could we not identify with this song? Besides, she performed it so we could meet Blue Ivy!

14. "Run the World (Girls)"

It’s all in the title.

15. "***Flawless (feat. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)"& "***Flawless Remix (feat. Nicki Minaj)"

Both versions help motivate us through that presentation or exam or paper or…

16. "Ego Remix (feat. Kanye West)"

This song might have a somewhat double entendre, but that doesnt take away the fact that we should all have a bit of ego.

17. "Best Thing I Never Had"

The song for when you realized that the one you thought was THE one was actually the WORST one.

18. "Grown Woman"

Collegiettes = grown women, who can do whatever they want (with a little help from Mom & Dad).

So, what Beyoncé songs speak the most to you? Tell us in the comments!

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?

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!

Many say one of the best periods in music history was at the turn of the millennium. With the rise of genres such as contemporary R&B, the early 2000s saw the popularization of artists from this particular genre. It appealed to the masses, because it adapted sounds and stylings from similar genres. Listen to the below songs and jump on your imaginary time machine because we are going way back with these R&B hits! 

1. Say My Name - Destiny's Child 

2.  He Wasn't Man Enough - Toni Braxton 

3. By Your Side - Sade 

4. Rock the Boat - Aaliyah

5. Fallin' - Alicia Keys 

6. U Got It Bad - Usher 

7. Family Affair - Mary J. Blige

8. Foolish - Ashanti 

9. Dilemma - Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland 

10. How You Gonna Act Like That - Tyrese 

11. Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake 

12. Ignition (Remix) - R. Kelly 

13. Scandalous - Mis-Teeq 

14. Crazy In Love - Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z 

15. Let Me Love You - Mario 

16. Roses - OutKast

17. Into You - Fabulous feat. Tamia 

18. My Boo - Usher feat. Alicia Keys 

19. 1, 2 Step - Ciara feat. Missy Elliott

20. Ordinary People - John Legend 

21. Say Somethin' - Mariah Carey feat. Snoop Dogg

22. We Belong Together - Mariah Carey 

As you look over your course list for the fall and start to dread having to read the 500-page textbook you just got in the mail for your Econ class, you might be fearing going back to school this fall. Let's face it: after countless hours trying to figure out how many Gen Eds you need to take to enroll in your major-based classes, you could really use a break.

Her Campus has done the digging, and we've found the solution. One of these unique classes for the fall semester is just the thing we need for a refreshing breath of fresh air! Collegiettes, these are the courses of your dreams. From Harry Potter to the study of the hipster, these classes are real and will help further your academic career, not to mention they are extremely fun!

It's not too late to enroll! Check out our list of the craziest classes of Fall 2015.

1. Brewing with Food Science

The University of Maine offers a course where students can learn all about making beer.

The class was designed to get students interested in the “biology, chemistry and processing aspects of the foods they consume.” The course focuses on the process of making beer, ingredients that go into beer, and their functions. Students will learn about the history and styles of beer, and even get to hear from a beer judge.

Our only question is, do students need to be 21 to sign up?

2. Vegetable Gardening

If veggies are more your thing, the University of Florida offers students the chance to earn college credit while growing (and eating!) vegetables.

“I took it just to broaden my horizons, and I ended up getting a pretty good workout every class by pulling out weeds!” says Ashby, a junior studying journalism at UF.

Each student gets a plot of land to garden. Hopefully students who have a green thumb get an A!

3. Superheroes Across Media

If fighting crime is your idea of the perfect nightlife, then this class is for you.

Examine the cultural and technical history of the superhero genre and superhero storytelling at the University of South Carolina. The class will explore heroes like Wonder Woman and the X-men in comics, television, film, radio and new media.

4. Chemistry of Cooking

American University offers a course where students can learn the chemistry behind making ice cream, mac ’n cheese, and chocolate. Make perfectly balanced mozzarella cheese, learn about eggs as an emulsifier in cakes, and more in the Chemistry of Cooking lab!

At the end of the year, in addition to a final paper, students get to participate in a lab modeled after the Food Network's Chopped TV series. The only downside? You can’t eat anything, since other chem classes mix dangerous chemicals in the same test tubes used to measure the olive oil!

6. Movie Stars and Stardom: A Cultural History

Tufts University offers a look into movie stars and stardom ranging from silent films to recent flicks. Movie stars gain the attention of the media daily, and stars have become household names.

The class will follow “the rise and fall of the cinematic celebrity” and through lectures, discussions, readings, and film clips, will educate students on a “critical understanding of celebrity discourse deeper than the standard pop culture hierarchy laid out by magazines, websites, cable TV and the gossip blogosphere.”

Bring popcorn! 

7. Gender and Pop Culture

Another neat class at Occidental College, Gender and Pop Culture will examine how gender is constructed and contested in the 21st century through pop culture. From Beyoncé and Caitlyn Jenner to Mad Men and Girls, the class will explore how pop culture is shaping our understanding of what it means to be human in today’s society.

We think it's ***flawless.

8. Introduction to Personality

An interesting class if you want to learn more about... yourself!

Cornell University offers a course on how personality is a culmination of each person's genetic makeup and biology—nature versus nurture, essentially. Think you're a considerate person because you spent your childhood learning to share from Sesame Street? The class will explore how life experiences and culture affect a person’s entire personality. 

9. Death (and Rebirth?) of the Hippie

You might have heard many times before that the ’60s were the greatest decade of all time. Millennials didn't have the opportunity to witness it firsthand, but now they can examine Hippie culture through this Appalachian State University course.

Students will study The Vietnam War, the civil rights struggle, the political climate of the time, societal and political repression, and major events leading up to the birth of the Hippie generation.

10. Preparing for the Primaries

Feel like talking politics? Enroll in this class in the Nation's capital for a crash course on the presidential campaign.

This American University course will get you ready for the 2016 presidential election and help refresh your memory on previous political campaigns. Students will examine candidates, compare their campaign strategies, and observe how the media is portraying them.

11. Hip & Cool: A Study Of Distinction & Exclusion

What is a hipster? Is it someone who wears vintage tees and the biggest glasses they can find? Or is it an individual who knows what is cool before it becomes trendy? Take this class to find out! This course will take you through the “future of hip and cool,” and examine hipsters past and present.

Would taking this unique class make us a hipster?

12. Math Origami

As if math isn’t hard enough, throw in an extra element and make something beautiful out of your recycled graph paper at Elon University. At least, that’s what we imagine this class to be. In reality, the course will investigate the relationship between mathematics and art in the forms of origami. 

13. Knights of Old & Harry Potter

Looking to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Keep a sharp eye on Georgetown University, where you can take a class on the Knights of Old & Harry Potter.

The class will look into the medievalism of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, and students will look to medieval antecedents from the 12th to 15th centuries to “contrast and compare the old and the new.”

Students will read French, English, and Latin medieval literature and will also get to break out their favorite Harry Potter novels for required reading.

Fingers crossed we get sorted into houses (or at least seats) on the first day!

Okay, so maybe it's too late to enroll in Chemistry of Cooking for this fall, but that doesn't mean we can't look into it for the spring semester!

Are you enrolled in one of these classes or wish you could take one of these this fall? Let us know which of these unique classes you'd gladly trade in your Physics course for!

When you wear a bright, chunky statement necklace, that's pretty much all the jewelry you need. But if you settle for a delicate chain or some pretty beads, there are plenty of ways that you can combine necklaces for a look that fits your style!

1. Geometric

 

Michael Kors silver chain necklace
6pm.com
 

 

Lauren Ralph Lauren bar pendant necklace
lordandtaylor.com
 

 

Adriana Orsini sterling silver chain necklace
saksfifthavenue.com
 

 

Master understated chic with this shapely combo!

2. A Lotta Love (& A Little Luck)

 

Dogeared pendant chain necklace
neimanmarcus.com
 

 

Dogeared gold plated jewellery
amazon.com
 

 

Dogeared chain jewelry
amazon.com
 

 

Why stick to one sentiment, when you can have a charm for karma, one for good vibes and one for love? You'll have the best days ever with these three.

3. Message

 

Karen Kane collar necklace
pinkmascara.com
 

 

Silver jewellery
unique-vintage.com
 

 

Kendra Scott tri color necklace
cusp.com
 

 

You'll definitely turn some heads with this bold message and color scheme.

4. Beads on Beads

 

Ettika dangling jewelry
revolveclothing.com
 

 

Stella Dot aqua necklace
stelladot.com
 

 

Leslie Danzis 14 karat gold jewelry
gilt.com
 

 

These blue and gold-toned pieces were meant to be together!

5. Jewels

 

Kendra Scott pendant chain necklace
$53 - neimanmarcus.com
 

 

Ottoman Hands drop pendant necklace
$62 - asos.com
 

 

Black onyx gold necklace
overstock.com
 

 

Dress up even the simplest of outfits with this blingy trio!

6. Flirty

 

Silver heart necklace
$16 - iamfy.co
 

 

Kiz Co sterling silver chain necklace
surfstitch.com
 

 

Wallis silver jewellery
wallisfashion.com
 

 

These three would look so pretty over your favorite LBD!

7. Bohemian

 

Anne klein necklace
lordandtaylor.com
 

 

Finesse gold pendant necklace
$85 - johnlewis.com
 

 

BERRICLE chain jewelry
berricle.com
 

 

If you like to shop at Free People and tour every festival in the country, you need these necklaces in your life!

Which necklace combo speaks to you, collegiettes?

So you’re going on a beach vacation, and you have one fear: The dreaded bikini reveal. Even though you've been waiting all year for this vacation, when you go to pack, you cringe at the sight of your itsy bikinis. The body shaming needs to stop! Throw the bathing suit in your suitcase, and get excited to flaunt what you've got. So many of us are too nervous to wear a swimsuit, when we really have no reason to be. Read on to find out how to feel your best even in your smallest triangle tops!

1.  Remember that you’re beautiful, no matter your shape or size

These days, the media fill our minds with messages that tell us our bodies are not good enough to be shown off, and that is so far from the truth. We should all be able to feel comfortable in a bathing suit, with all our perfect imperfections (to quote John Legend). Everyone’s personality is different and unique, and we don’t shame anyone for that; We praise them! So why don’t we do the same for our bodies?

2. Your body works hard all day just keeping you alive, so you should show it off

Each body has about 650 muscles, 206 bones, and 12 organ systems. These body parts all work together day in and day out to keep us alive and well. Rock the body you have and acknowledge every bit of it. Thank your body for what it is, and what it does, and don’t think you need to change it for other people.

3. How else are you going to achieve that sun-kissed glow?

Sometimes a slight touch from the sun can give you more confidence in the way you look and make you feel better about what you wear. Not only does a sun-kissed tan let you rock those white jeans that only come out for a few short months in the summer, but also will allow you to break out your darkest bronzer, and for you makeup fiends—allow you to go foundation free. The bronzed glow can only be achieved to perfection if you’re wearing a bathing suit, so break out the swimsuit and sunscreen before it’s too late!

4. Bathing suits are SO summer chic

From designer stores like Everything but Water to more affordable stores like Target, there are too many cute options to choose from. From sporty chic to sexy cutouts, there is something for everyone. No girl should be afraid to buy a super cute swimsuit, because it’s money well spent. And even if you don’t feel comfortable rocking a two-piece, there are tons of beautiful one-pieces to choose from!

5. There is no such thing as the “ideal” body

It is perfectly normal to have some fat on your body, and if you have barely any, that’s fine too. People often forget that slamming women for being “skinny” is no more acceptable than criticizing bodies by calling them overweight. The ideal body has changed over time, and we need to remember that there is no such thing as the ideal body. No matter your body shape, you should never be shamed for the body you have. Let’s just drop the criticisms and accept our own bodies for what they are—beautiful.

6. It’s ridiculously hot outside, so why would you want to be wearing more clothes?

When the temperatures start to rise, fabric gets more and more scarce. It only makes sense that the hotter it gets, the less amount of clothing people wear. This gives you a new excuse to wear minimal clothing, such as a bathing suit. The hot weather makes it perfectly acceptable to just lounge around in your one-piece or bikini, so whip out that magazine and get your sun daze on!

7. It’s an excuse to hit the pool or the beach with your best friends

Buying a new bathing suit not only gives you an excuse to shop but also gives you an excuse to hit the beach whenever the opportunity arises. One of the best parts of coming home from college is getting to hang out and catch up with all your best friends—and the beach is one of the best places to do it. So grab your swimsuit and your best friends, and hit the waterfront!

There is no need to fear the beach or the pool just because you have to wear a bathing suit! Learn to love your body, and celebrate all that it does for you. Collegiettes, it's time to put on your favorite bathing suit, grab your sunscreen, and make your way to the beach!

Want to have something in common with Taylor Swift, Gwen Stefani or Marilyn Monroe this year, without repeating a red lip on a broken record? If your answer is yes, then you need try one of these beautiful shades—each one just as classic as red.

1. Bright pink

Seriously, pink about it—this hue might as well be a collegiette's best friend. Go Mean Girls-style by wearing it on Wednesdays... or just as often as you'd like. We love the Viva Glam Miley Cyrus I Lipstick ($17, maccosmetics.com)! 

2. Deep purples

On a darker note, the whole black cherry thing plays up every skin tone (though we love it on a fair complexion, like Lorde's). Dark lipstick shades leave a fearless impression, and makes for a sophisticated daytime look or a vampy nighttime touch. We recommend MAC Cosmetics' Lipstick in Cyber ($17, maccosmetics.com).

3. A little pink, a little purple

MAC Cosmetics' Lipstick in Heroine ($17, maccosmetics.com) and Bite Beauty's Matte Creme Lip Crayon in Eggplant ($24, sephora.com) offer the best of both worlds! Some people like pink, other people like purple and then there are days when we switch our minds back and forth. For days like these, try one of these technicolored lip products to brighten the face.

4. Tangerine  

This hue is a little more energetic than red is, and has a whole new flavor. Orange compliments every skin tone, and brings light to every eye color. Feel free to give NARS Cosmetics Lipstick in Heatwave ($27, sephora.com) a try. Soon enough, this shade will become a staple in your makeup bag.

5. Spiced chocolate

For those who adhere to a strict neutral color palette, brown lipstick is a great way to make a statement, while still following your own color rules. Brown lips define facial features, create a calm look and bring out our eye color. For lips that are as beautiful and satisfying as a box of chocolates, try NYX Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Maison ($5.99, ulta.com) 

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 Her Campus's 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 or Casper College 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]_________________________

As a collegiette, you're constantly bombarded with "helpful" style articles that provide suggestions for office-appropriate outfits and interview-appropriate ensembles. Let's be real, girls. While we love the professional tips (we know we need them!), on the average day, are we really dressing to impress? Here's some outfit inspo you can utilize all day, every day. Appropriate for snuggle seshes, lazy lounging, and endless binge-watching, these looks gaurantee you'll be comfy and adorable—just in case you decide to share your popcorn and sofa with a snuggle buddy (or are just taking Snapchat selfies).

1. Florals and Frills

 

Blue tank top
victoriassecret.com
 

 

Patagonia yoga activewear
shoebuy.com
 

 

Madewell sexy lingerie
madewell.com
 

 

Abercrombie & Fitch socks
abercrombie.com
 

 

Matthew Williamson hair accessory
$51 - yoox.com
 

 

Thought you left behind those beloved frilly socks in kindergarten? Think again. And paired with a super soft tank, yoga shorties, and an adorable floral headband? We're in.

2. Sleepy Stripes

 

Boutique striped tee
topshop.com
 

 

J.Crew lightweight pants
$99 - jcrew.com
 

 

UGG Fluff flip-flop sheepskin slippers
$93 - selfridges.com
 

 

Contrasting stripes are in, but if you're nervous to wear the look to work, try a test run in a practically-PJs ensemble from the comfort of your favorite living room recliner. 

3. Beachy and Blanketed

 

Aerie
ae.com
 

 

American Eagle Outfitters white romper
ae.com
 

 

UGG Australia wedge flip flops
6pm.com
 

 

Rompers are the ultimate loungewear. They're ridiculously cozy and yet still stylish. While we aren't sure how they do it, we definitely won't question the magic behind them! Achieve a look that can transition from bean-bag chair to beach with the addition of a shawl (that doubles as a wearable blanket—yes please) and flip-flops with a bit of comforting fuzz.

4. Run-Ready (Or Not)

 

Madewell curved hem t shirt
madewell.com
 

 

Beyond Yoga long pants
moosejaw.com
 

 

NIKE multi color shoes
$41 - farfetch.com
 

 

Leggings, tees, and slides? If anyone asks, you just got back from the gym (wink wink).

5. Preppy Pullovers

 

Black long sleeve t shirt
victoriassecret.com
 

 

Calypso St Barth clothing
calypsostbarth.com
 

 

Minnetonka moccasin shoes
shoes.com
 

 

France luxe headband
nordstromrack.com
 

 

You'll look anything but sloppy in silk or linen shorts, a preppy, striped pullover, and on-trend moccasins. Throw your hair up in the perfect messy bun with a lovely bow or patterned hair ties and look like a living Christmas present as you snuggle up on the couch. 

6. Slippered and Sporty

 

Sundry floral top
$125 - jcrew.com
 

 

Two by Vince Camuto clothing
lordandtaylor.com
 

 

Gilligan & O'Malley Women's Knit Slide Slipper Light Heather Gray /
target.com
 

 

This look's got the perfect beachy vibe to take you from the sofa to a summertime stroll down the street with your dog.

7. Comfort in Disguise

 

Madewell dress
madewell.com
 

 

Reef arch support shoes
ambushboardco.com
 

 

Have somewhere to be, but want to sneak in a quick episode beforehand (Netflix DID ask if you were still watching...)? We completely understand—how else will you finish the season before summer's end? Try a tee dress, which is basically a fashionable excuse to not wear pants.  

Now get in bed, grab some snacks, and relax in an outfit you'll actually enjoy wearing. No pants? No problem.

So you're finally going on a movie date with that cutie you've been ogling, and you aren't sure what movie to watch. Of course, you want to impress them with something interesting that won't have them falling asleep 10 minutes in, but you don't want anything too bizarre. And you definitely, DEFINITELY don't want to watch anything that would make that date totally awkward. To help you out, we've compiled a list of movies it's best to stay away from on a first date!

1. Closer

What’s worse than a movie about couples who obsessively cheat on each other all the time? This will definitely make your date question your movie taste… and your relationship.

2. The Break-Up

The name of this movie explains every reason you don’t need to see it on a first date!

3. He’s Just Not That Into You

Especially if that first date is a dud, you’ll realize just how relevant the title is.

4. Knocked Up

Hey, let's try this cool thing called don't scare your date away before they even know you! This is no doubt a hilarious movie, but probably not suitable for a first date. 

5. Blue Valentine

What a beautiful movie about a seemingly nice relationship... that slowly deteriorates into a painful mistake. Do yourself a favor and don't watch this with your date!

6. Temptation

The grass isn't always greener on the other side—at least, this seems to be the main thing we can learn from this movie.

7. Titanic

Besides the fact that Titanic is almost 4 hours long, THIS intense of a love story probably isn't the best thing to watch when you're first getting to know your date. 

8. Gone Girl

A movie about a pyscho serial killer plotting on ruining her husband's life isn't exactly the best first impression you want to leave. 

9. Teeth 

So your date asks what movie you two are going to watch and you tell them it's about a girl with teeth... inside of her you-know-what...?

10. The Human Centipede

Watching a deranged surgeon suture three people together to create a "human centipede" sounds so romantic, doesn't it?

11. Requiem for A Dream

We love psychological thrillers just as much as the next person, but this graphic of a film might not be the vibe you want to leave on a first date! 

12. The Notebook

Definitely not a scary movie, but it is guaranteed to make you (or even your date) cry! Save the waterworks for a little later on.

13. Fatal Attraction

A cute little movie about a woman who becomes crazy obsessed with another woman's husband is guaranteed to win us a second date! (CAUTION: extreme sarcasm.)

Getting your dorm organized is a crucial part of staying sane for the upcoming year, but it can be such a drag when you think you’ve tried everything but parts of your room are still hot messes. For the things that just don’t seem to stay orderly, we have a list of the most clever dorm hacks to keep your head screwed on straight this year.

1. Silverware organizer for desk supplies

Ever find yourself scrambling around your desk for a rogue pen or a paper clip that found its way into a back corner? This first hack will keep you from ever having a disorganized desk drawer again. Put a flatware tray (like this one for $11.19 from Walmart) in your desk drawer and organize your pens, pencils, highlighters and other desk supplies to your heart’s content.

2. Corkboard to display necklaces

Necklaces aren’t only pretty when hanging around your neck—they’re pretty as decorations on your wall, too! After sticking some thumbtacks into a corkboard, hang your necklaces off of the thumbtacks for easy storage and décor.

Don’t have a corkboard in your room? No problem. Buy some hooks for your wall (we like these pink Command hooks you can get at Bed Bath & Beyond for $4.99) and hang your necklaces off of them instead.

3. Ice cube trays for smaller jewelry                                          

Rings and earrings can be tough to store because they’re so small and easily lost, but we have a solution. Buy an inexpensive ice cube tray to keep in your desk drawer and put your beautiful rings and earrings in each little ice cube nook!

4. Soda-can tabs to extend your hangers

It’s a total buzzkill when you go back to school with a fashion-forward fall wardrobe and you can barely fit it in your teeny-tiny dorm closet. Try making space for more hangers by saving all of those little pull-off tabs from cans—yes, the ones you used to flick when drinking a soda as a teen—and sliding them onto the hook of your hanger. This allows you to hang another hanger from that first tab and expand your closet in all of its fashionable glory.

5. Binder clips for cord organization

If the jungle of charging cords found on your desk is the bane of your existence, you’ll be so psyched about this hack. Attach binder clips ($6.99 at The Container Store) to the edge of your desk as in the picture above and slide your phone, laptop and tablet chargers through the metal loops for tangle-free access.

6. Shower-curtain hooks to store your scarves

We love scarves, especially in the fall, but there’s one problem: Where the heck do we keep all of them? A great way to keep your scarves organized in your cramped dorm room is to clip some shower-curtain hooks ($7.79 at Target) to your clothes hangers. Clip the hooks on the horizontal part of the hanger like in the picture above, and then loop your scarves through.

7. Shower caddy to organize school supplies

When you’re the proud owner of the cutest school supplies around, it’s important to find a way to keep them all organized while simultaneously displaying them for the whole world to see. Try hanging a shower caddy ($19.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond) on your wall to keep all of your supplies ready to go. Use the shelf sections for folders, notebooks and planners, and hang keys or jars of pencils from the hooks as pictured above.

8. Picture frame desk organizer

This picture frame idea is perfect for things you need to grab quickly, like your favorite pencil or a paper clip. To make it even easier, there’s no sewing involved! Cut a piece of cardboard to the appropriate size for your picture frame. Create pockets by wrapping fabric around the piece of cardboard and hot-gluing it in place. It doesn’t matter how many pieces of fabric you wrap around the cardboard, but remember: the more pieces you wrap, the more pockets you have to store things in, so we suggest making two or three pockets. Put the fabric-covered cardboard in your frame, and voila, you’re done!

9. Magnet makeup board

Have your makeup right on hand by hanging it on your wall. Use a sheet of metal (like this cookie sheet, $9.89 at Walmart), cover it with fabric, glue the fabric in place and glue magnets to the back of your makeup products to make them stay on the metal. Not only will your eye shadows be easily accessible on your wall, but they’ll make the cutest dorm décor, too.

10. Dish rack folder holder

How flippin’ clever is this? Keep different folders in order by sticking them in the slots of a dish rack ($8.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond)—bonus points for extra pen/pencil storage in the small basket attached! We suggest using file folders or folders that are clearly labeled so you can easily grab what you’re looking for.

11. Altoids tins for the little things

Use these handy candy containers to organize the little things—paper clips, safety pins, you name it. Don’t forget to label what item belongs in which tin!

Go the extra mile and try decorating your tins! Add some adhesive cork to your tins. Using alphabet letter stamps, label the cork with what’s in the tin. You can also try hot-gluing some pretty scrap fabric or simple labels to your tins.

From giving you more closet space to helping create a desk that’s neat as a pin, these dorm room hacks are sure to make your life easier this year. Do you have a clever way that you keep your dorm room organized? Let us know in the comments below! 

It might happen without you realizing it, but living on your own in college means increased maturity and beginning the transition into adulthood. Figuring out your career path and taking classes in your major are obvious indicators of growing up, but here are some telltale signs you’ll be acting like your parents in no time.

1. You no longer hate your siblings 

You might still find your sister's habits annoying, but you're now learning that she's very valuable for teaming up against your parents!

2. You're starting to appreciate your parents 

You'll never quite understand the necessity of a curfew while you're home on break, but growing up means realizing how much your parents have sacrified for you over the years and how much you really love them.

3. You've made your own doctor's appointments 

There's nothing quite as scary as the day you realize you're the oldest person in the pediatrician's office by five years.

4. You go to bed at a reasonable hour 

Late nights of partying and studying have started taking their toll on you, and growing up means forcing yourself to get some sleep once in awhile!

5. You try not to hold grudges 

Gone are the days where petty little fights lasted more than a few minutes. You're now able to take some things with a grain of salt (no matter how many times your roommate "forgets" to replace the toilet paper).

6. You've perfected the art of laundry 

Yes, this day unforunately has to come. You'll mess up a few times and dye some white clothes red, but it's all in the name of becoming more independent!

7. You have to pay income taxes (from your mimimum wage job...ugh)

When you start complaining about how much money comes out of your paycheck, you know you aren't just a little girl anymore.

8. You have a resume 

Once you start joining clubs just for fun and thinking about how they'll look to potential employers, you can no longer deny that you're becoming a real person!

Why drinking with your parents is better than with your friends. [Spoon University]

Get your inbox to zero. Yes, it's possible. [I Want Her Job]

What ambitious women do differently.[YourTango]

Here's a quiz we'd love to take. [PopSugar]

Hospital workers surprise patient with a flash mob! [Seventeen]

Life is too hard for millennials. [The New York Times]

What is life like without gender? [The Guardian]

How waist trainers became such a big deal on Instagram. [Fader]

The 11 stages of being a summer intern. [The Huffington Post]

This love story is definitely going to make you say 'awwwwww.'[People]

Summer vacation is the envy of all adults. We get to kick back, relax and basically live in a world where responsibilities are small and the margaritas are large for a solid three months. Between killer tans, awesome internships and phenom BBQs, it’s no surprise that we want our break to last forever. But, eventually, it comes time to pack our bags, soak up those final rays of sun and say goodbye to paradise. Yet the end of the summer is just the beginning of something even better: fall semester. This year, back to school definitely doesn’t have to be a drag. We’ve complied a list of 22 reasons why going back to campus will be just as epic (if not more!) as your summer vacay.

1. You get to use your brain again: It sounds totally lame, but we’re serious! After watching 12 straight hours of The Mindy Project on Hulu (or was that just us?), your mind could use a little responsibility. As much as we L-O-V-E laying out by the pool, playing endless rounds of Candy Crush and munching on whatever snack is within arm’s reach, being that lazy can only keep you sane for so long. Our brains need a little more action!

2. College sports: Who’s got spirit? We sure do! There’s nothing like cheering on your team from the stands with a million (ok, give or take a few) other fans decked out in your school’s colors. Even if your university doesn’t have a truly spectacular sports team, college sports are not only fun to watch on TV, but they’re also a great talking point with guys. And with every game comes…

3. Tailgates: A chance to bro out, day drink and dress in your school’s colors? Sign us up!

4. A break from your parents: Repeat after me: no curfew. Isn’t that just a pretty, pretty thing? Obviously we love our creators (sorry to gross you out there) and caretakers, but sometimes, a little break could do us all some good. Once we’re back at school, there’s no asking for permission to do anything, and tons of this funny little thing called independence. You’ll appreciate it.

5. Meaningful conversations: For some of us, home is a bubble. It’s your stereotypical suburb or melting pot of a city — but you tend to keep to yourself. But at school, you’re handed the opportunity to interact and learn from people from different backgrounds, countries, cultures and religions. College is the perfect time to pick at someone else’s brain, consider their ideas and discover what their completely different world has to offer.

6. Welcome Week: No homework. No due dates. Parties all around. It’s the perfect chance to show off your epic tan and truly let loose before the school year really starts to get serious.

7. New classes: For upperclassmen, this semester’s schedule means you finally get to stray away from intro lectures and dive into those incredibly interesting classes you’ve been eyeing since freshmen year. For underclassmen, these classes are a chance to take a bite out of everything until you find out what truly tastes the best on your palate. Not to mention, new classes generally means…

8. New professors: It’s out with the old and in with the new. This semester you won’t be dealing with that impossible intro to biology professor who made your life a living nightmare last year (fingers crossed, that is). Instead, you’ll be soaking up valuable lessons from new instructors, who have so much to offer that you better start taking notes now. And, speaking of which…

9. New school supplies: There’s nothing like back-to-school shopping. Fresh pens, unused notebooks, working highlighters — it’s the best way to start the school year.

10. Gym access: Buh-bye, summer gym fees. Hello, free membership. That’s right; your school won’t charge you to pretend to use the elliptical while you’re actually checking out that hot crew team member. And an added bonus (sometimes there is something better than shirtless rowers): discounted classes to try out. Universities don’t charge steep rates like some more posh gyms, so you’ll be able to test out Zumba, yoga, Pilates and cycling at a pretty solid rate, if not for free.

11. You’re basically walking distance from everything: At school, there’s no need to hop in your car, sit in never-ending traffic, and finally arrive at your favorite fro-yo place just before close… 20 minutes after leaving your house. On campus, you’re pretty much in la-la land where everything is reasonably close. If you can’t walk there, there’s always a shuttle to hop on that’ll get you there as quickly as possible.

12. No more long-distance relationships with your BFFs: Just like being within walking distance of all the best dessert shops, you’re also close to your college friends. You don’t have to call them to catch up, but instead, you can literally roll over on the couch and have them right there — or down the hall. Talk about convenience.

13. Dorm decorating: Who doesn’t love digging up their inner interior decorator? Whatever your style, you can decorate your room any way you want. Pick out a fun, daring comforter. Hang pictures of your funniest, craziest memories on the wall. Color-coordinate your closet. Organize your bookshelf by subject and importance. It’s all up to you.

14. Late night snacks: Eating alone in your room at 1 a.m. while your parents snore down the hall? Not exactly the most fun activity in the world. Stuffing your face with your friends and laughing in your dorm room after a night out? Well, that’s definitely something we can work with. At school, time doesn’t determine when we eat, and those ridiculous midnight pizza cravings are something to look back on in 20 years and laugh at: “Did we really eat three Dominos pizzas and cheesy bread?” Yes, and they were ah-mazing.

15. There’s always something going on: Home can be pretty monotonous. Wake up, work, come home, eat, sleep, and do it all again. But at school, no matter the time or place, there’s definitely something happening. Two o’clock on the quad? Free cupcakes. Ten a.m. guest lecture? It’s a world-renowned speaker. Four o’clock and running late to class? It’s because the streets are blocked for a parade. There’s always an event happening, a day to celebrate and a party to attend.

16. Joining new extracurriculars: Didn’t have time last year for the newspaper? Been practicing all summer to try out for the squash team? Think you’re finally ready to test out your skills in the student government? Whatever the case, a new school year is a new start. Get involved — there’s nothing to lose, and hey, maybe you’ll discover a new interest (plus, it totally boosts your resume!).

17. Catch up with your friends’ summer adventures: In middle school, the “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essays weren’t exactly very thrilling. Some kids went to camp, some learned to swim, others watched TV — we’re bored just thinking about teachers having to read through them. Fast-forward to where we are now, and we’re having some kicka** summers. You’ve got friends interning at the UN, others taking pre-med courses in India and you’re interning at your dream magazine. There’s a lot to talk about — and flaunt — come fall semester.

18. Frat parties: College is the only time in life that it’s socially acceptable to go to frat parties, get wasted and reminisce about it the next day. Live it up and cherish those sticky floors and bottomless Solo cups of jungle juice.

19. New social scene: You know the (corny) song, “Make New Friends (But Keep the Old)”? It could have definitely been written about college. You’ve got a ton of kids on campus to become friends with, and there’s always an opportunity to expand your social scene and group of friends. With new classes, routines, schedules and activities, you’re bound to make a new bud to pass the time away with.

20. Fall rush: Fall rush is the perfect time to get out there, mingle with people (girl flirt) and find your new family. Greek life is always a great go-to when you’re looking to get involved in an activity on campus.

21. Up your competitive edge: Sitting around all summer and twiddling your thumbs won’t motivate to you push yourself very far. But plunk you down in a classroom where everyone wants the same thing and has the same dream, and you’ll be busting your butt to be the best, get better grades and score that internship you’re desperately reaching for. Nothing like feeling accomplished!

22. It could be your last: For seniors, this is you final hoorah. Embrace it, cherish it and definitely, definitely don’t take it for granted. College is seriously the best bubble world you’ll ever experience.

When it comes to DIY nails, most of us fall into one camp or the other—either you have a crazily steady hand and an insane amount of patience, or your hand seems to shake uncontrollably every time you even look at a bottle of nail polish. If you fall into the latter group, what’s a girl to do? While there's always the salon, it’s not exactly practical for the collegiette budget. Luckily, there are tons of lazy girl DIY hacks that can turn your at-home manicure from disaster to salon-worthy masterpiece—no matter how much you normally struggle with nail polish. Get ready, because these are serious game-changers. 

1. Meet your new BFF: scotch tape

First things first: the secret to Instagram-worthy nail art is probably already located in your desk drawer. When it comes to nail art, scotch tape is everything—it sticks, but is gentle enough to lift easily when you’re finished with your mani masterpiece. Tape it in across your nails for perfectly straight lines in a crisscross or stripe pattern, cut it in little shapes for the perfect nail stencils, or line the edges of your nails to avoid getting polish on your skin—the possibilities are endless!

2. Blow it up

Splatter-painted nails can seem like a bathroom disaster waiting to happen—that is, until you try this life-changing hack. Instead of shaking your brush haphazardly, create splatters by dipping a straw into nail polish and blowing through the other end onto your nail, which is way less messy! Get rid of any stray splatters with polish remover and a pointed-tip cotton swab when finished. 

3. Lovely lace

We all lust over lacy nail designs that are seemingly only the work of salon magic, but as it turns out, you can easily get the look at home! For a lace effect, stretch a piece of lace fabric over your nail and dab polish on top with a makeup sponge. When you lift the fabric off you’ll have salon-worthy nails! And if you’re feeling extra adventurous, use mesh (like a piece clipped from an old shower loofah!) to create a snakeskin-esque look.

4. Ditch the brush

Every nail art guru knows that limiting herself to simply a brush is a major mistake. For exact, fine lines and details, try using a fine-tipped gel pen that's been dipped in polish. For perky polka dots, the rounded end of a bobby pin makes the ultimate dotting tool.

5. Connect the dots

We love a good chevron print, and luckily, it’s super easy to DIY this look on your nails! Instead of trying to draw zig zags directly onto your nails, create dots where each point on your chevron pattern will be, and connect them using straight lines. 

6. DIY decals

Love nail decals but hate the super pricey, one-and-done packs you’ve been buying at the drugstore? Believe it or not, it’s crazy easy to make your own! Take a plastic sandwich baggie and outline the shape of your desired decal in white nail polish. Once it’s dry (using a hairdryer on the cool setting can speed up the process), layer a colorful design on top. Repeat the drying process, and when fully dry, your nail decals will peel easily off the plastic bag and can be placed directly onto your nails—just add topcoat to secure them!

7. Sticky situation

Thought you left Elmer’s glue bottles back in Kindergarten? Think again! Elmer’s is a tool that every nail art lover should have on hand. To protect your cuticles from excess polish (or splatters from a splatter paint nail!) just line the edges of your nails with glue prior to your DIY mani and let it dry. Once you’ve finished your last coat of polish, the glue will peel off easily from your skin to reveal a picture-perfect at-home mani job underneath!

8. Easy marble

Marble is another unexpectedly easy pattern to create at home! To achieve the look, you’ll need a small plastic or paper cup filled with water and a few nail polish colors. One by one, carefully pour a few drops of each color you’d like to swirl into the cup—they’ll create a bull’s-eye shape on the surface of the water. Once you’ve added in all of the colors, swirl them with a toothpick to create a marble effect. Then, all you need to do is simply dip your nails into the cup—the polish will stick right to your nail! For mess prevention, be sure to use a little tape or glue around the edges of your nail to keep the colors off of your skin. 

9. Simple stripes

Love stripes but don’t have the patience? We feel you! But luckily, there’s a much easier way to get the look that doesn’t involve painting them on one by one. Take a fan makeup brush (the kind you’d usually use on your face!) and dip it lightly in nail polish. When you drag it across the surface of your nail, it’ll create wispy, barely-there stripes that look like they took hours to create.

These hacks prove that just because you’re not exactly the Picasso of nail art doesn’t mean you should have to sacrifice killer fingertips! We just hope you’re ready for all the “What salon do you go to?” questions. Happy polishing, collegiettes!

Welcome Week can be the best part of your freshman year... or the worst. Most schools designate about five days to be a crash course in starting college. You probably won't have classes scheduled during Welcome Week, which means your days with be jam-packed with moving in, meeting your roommate, adjusting to campus life, and attending fun events! You’ll experience your first taste of college parties and have a few sleepless nights as you anticipate the start of classes. While your first week on campus can be a blast, making peace with your roommate, finding friends, and the dreaded FOMO can make it pretty stressful. With our tips on maximizing the fun and limiting the stress, you'll navigate your first week on campus like a pro.

DO plan ahead.

Your college will offer a range of Welcome Week activities. The Italian Studies department might throw a pizza party, student government might offer an outdoor movie screening, and the gym might hold free Zumba classes. You can look up the schedule for these activities ahead of time on your college's website. Plan to attend one or two activities a day. Not only are the activities fun, but they're a great way to meet new people!

“While it was weird to do activities with a bunch of people I didn't know, it ended up being a great icebreaker for making new friends!” says Rachel, a recent graduate of Butler University. “Everyone was doing goofy charades together, scavenger hunts, and obstacle courses. A few weeks later when classes started, it was a relief to see someone in class or around campus and recognize them from an event where you'd met them before.”

If you're nervous about attending events by yourself, invite your roommate to come along. But there's no reason to worry about walking in solo; college is a clean slate for everybody, so no one will judge you for not having a posse on day one.

DON'T schedule every minute of the day.

While it's great to take advantage of school- and club-sponsored events during Welcome Week, you don't want to cram your calendar with events from morning till night. The first week of school can be exhausting; it's totally fine to head back to your room occasionally for some downtime. Remember, you'll have to be in class in just a few short days – make the most of your naps while you don't have a five-page paper hanging over your head!

Another reason to keep your schedule open? New friends! Keep a few hours clear every day so you can explore campus or chill out in the dorms with people you meet during Welcome Week.

DO make the most of the club fair.

One event you definitely can't miss is the club fair. Each club on campus will have its own table. As you walk through the fair, you can learn about each club, sign up for the email listservs of clubs you're interested in, and scoop up freebies, like candy, T-shirts, and pens.

“It's a good idea to at least get your name on the club [list-serv] and attend a few meetings during the first few weeks of the semester,” says Annie Pei, a recent graduate of the University of Chicago. “The first few weeks as a freshman aren't super busy, so take the time to look at the different organizations and decide if they're for you. That way, you can get a good feel for what each club is like and you won't end up regretting not going in and trying them out.”

Not 100 percent gung ho about a certain club? Sign up anyway. It doesn't hurt to attend the first few meetings, and you can ask to be removed from the club list-serv at any time.

DON'T sign up for a million clubs.

On the flip side, you don't want to sign up for more clubs than you can handle. If you have zero interest in water polo, there's no point in signing up just to impress the cute swimmer who explained the club's practice schedule to you. It's great to break out of your comfort zone, but stick to clubs that you can reasonably expect to participate in and enjoy.

Beware: sign up for too many clubs and you'll spend the rest of your college career bombarded with emails about the meditation club's next meeting. It will be stressful (oh, the irony).

DO put yourself out there!

You've probably known the majority of your high school class since kindergarten. It's been a long, long time since you've had to make an entirely new set of friends, which can make the prospect of meeting new people in college seem a little intimidating. Luckily, everyone else wants to make friends right away, too, so be as friendly and open-minded as possible.

“Meet as many new friends as you can,” Annie suggests. “You're probably not going to keep in touch with a lot of them, but one of the awesome things about college is the diversity and variety of people you meet. So in the end, it won't hurt to really put yourself out there, because that way, you'll get to meet all sorts of interesting people.”

Some schools have an open door policy, which means you have to keep your dorm door open during the day (or at least during the first few weeks of school) to facilitate making friends. That's an easy way to get to know people; just introduce yourself as you walk by someone's room!

Most people are ultra-outgoing during Welcome Week, but it becomes a little tougher to make friends a few months down the line. So seize the opportunity to form friendships now!

DON'T worry about finding your new BFF right away.

Some people instantly click during Welcome Week and remain friends for the rest of their college careers (and even afterwards). That's sweet, but it's not always the case for everyone. You might take a few weeks, months, or even semesters to find your college best friend, and that's totally normal. In the meantime, though, just enjoy meeting new people. The girl down the hall might not be your best friend for life, but in a pinch, she'll be there when you don't want to go to a party alone.

DO have fun!

Aside from move-in day, you don't have a ton of other responsibilities during Welcome Week. Once the semester really begins, you'll be caught up with classes, clubs, internships or jobs, and more, so appreciate how much freedom you have this week.

Want to explore the gorgeous scenery around campus? Go ahead, take a long walk and bring your camera. Want your dorm room to look like the cover of House Beautiful magazine? Spend the whole day making DIY crafts from Pinterest. At night, go out and get a taste of your new school's social scene. During the hectic exam period, you'll want to look back on this week fondly!

DON'T let FOMO get you down.

It's easy to get caught up in the notion that you have to have The Most Epic Freshman Year Ever. You've heard about how crazy awesome college is for years, so you might feel like the pressure is on to dance until the bars close down every night and hook up with the hottest guy on campus.

While college can be totally awesome, you'd be surprised by how many people struggle with FOMO, the fear of missing out, during their first semester. If you end up without plans one weekend, don't meet your best friend on move-in day, or clam up around a cute guy, take a deep breath; it's totally normal. You have a full four years to experience college – there's no need to cram all the highlights into your first week!

DON'T party too hard.

Even if you went to a few wild parties in high school, there's nothing quite like the college party scene. We don't advocate underage drinking, but if you choose to do so, be safe. There's nothing nastier than waking up the next morning with a horrible hangover and a lack of concrete details about what exactly you did last night. If you choose to drink, make sure to eat a filling dinner to avoid drinking on an empty stomach (a recipe for blacking out) and alternate every alcoholic drink with a glass of water.

Finally, know that it's always smarter to call your university health center if you or a friend has had too much to drink than to try to deal with it alone. Alcohol poisoning is dangerous. If you're worried about getting in trouble, know that many schools have policies against punishing you for reporting a potential health hazard, like having too much to drink. The phone number for your university's health center may be written on the back of your ID. If it's not, go ahead and program it into your phone before you head out for the night.

With the right combo of planning ahead and going with the flow, Welcome Week will be a breeze. Before you know it, freshman year will have zipped by and you'll nostalgically watch the Class of 2019 do it all over again. Have a blast!

To the short-haired darlings fresh out of ways to style their mane, fear not: We’re here to resupply you with ten charming (and uber-chic) hairstyles perfect for cropped lengths that you can create in a jiffy. Scroll ahead now to get inspired! 

Sometimes, second-day hair allows for the best hair days. Case in point: This adorable front twist. Create a deep side part then spray Batiste’s Dry Shampoo ($8) on your roots. Split the hair at the back of your crown into two and twist them together (like you're French braiding), adding hair gradually as you work your way across the hairline. Pin the end of the twist underneath your hair to conceal bobby pins. 

For a fun and flirty pixie: Starting with straightened side-swept bangs, rub a pea-size amount of Nioxin’s Definition Creme ($15) between your fingers and run them through the end of your bangs to give your locks a rough effect. Add an embellished headband to glam the look up.

When you're going for sleek and sophisticated, try slicking your pixie back. Rub TRESemmé's Thermal Creations Volumizing Mousse ($4) at the roots of damp hair then blow dry the hair back with a brush to maintain volume. Go over the ends with a straightener, then rake a dollop of Oribe’s Rough Luxury Molding Wax ($36) through your hair while gently pressing down to flatten flyaways.

Half-up anything is the definition of effortless glam—simply tie the very top half of your bob into a messy bun and leave a few strands down to frame your face.

A double top knot is a genius (and not to mention underrated) styling hack for cropped hair. Using the sectioning end of a rat tail comb, divide your hair into two even parts. Prep each side with a little bit of Bumble and bumble’s Sumotech ($29); this will add texture and make slippery hair easier to style. Brush one side of your hair up into a high side ponytail using the brushing side of the rat tail comb. Once done, gather the strands of hair that were too short to be tied in the ponytail, brush them upward, and spray them down with Suave Professionals Touchable Finish Extra Hold Hairspray ($3). Secure these strands to the back of your head with a bobby pin. Return to the ponytail and twist it into a small tight bun and pin it in place. Repeat these steps on the other side and your sporty-chic 'do is good to go.

Another super-cute way to style a super-short bob? Grasp a one-inch wisp of hair on both sides of your center part and twist each tightly, leaving the ends untouched. Cross the twists at the back of your head and combine them with bobby pins. 

You don't need long locks to pull off stick-straight strands—no, a chin-grazing bob will work just fine. Get the polished look by applying KMS California Hair Stay Styling Gel ($11) onto damp hair then combing it through with a rat tail comb. Take more of the KMS styling gel, this time slicking the top middle section of hair and holding it back with a barrette. For a gorgeous sheen, spritz Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Sheen Spray ($5) over the sides and the middle.

A deep side part plus tousled locks equal one stunning lob (long bob). Prime and texturize with a mist of Sachajuan’s Ocean Mist Texturizing Spray ($28) then wrap your hair around a one-inch curling iron, going in alternating directions. Finish by straightening the ends and spraying Style Sexy Hair Texturizing Spray Clay ($19) to keep waves intact all day.

Half-up top knots also look divine on shoulder-grazing bobs. Give yourself beachy tousled waves then tie the hair at your crown into a high ponytail. Next, wrap the ponytail into a tight knot and secure it with bobby pins.

There's only one word to describe this Bohemian-esque lob: Magical. Create a straight center part and separate a small section of hair on both sides of the part. Start twisting the first section, adding new strands of hair as you go along the back of your head. Keep this first twist in place with a curl clip then repeat on the other side. When finished, tie the twists together with a clear elastic. 

Hailee Steinfeld shot to fame after she was nominated for an Academy Award in the western movie True Grit, and she is once again showing some serious grit with her new single, "Love Myself."

This is not her first singing credit. She starred in the summer movie sequel Pitch Perfect 2, and  she was featured on the film's soundtrack. This past June, she also collaborated with Shawn Mendes on an acoustic cover of his recent track “Stitches,” released in March of this year.

Fresh off of a new record deal with Republic Records, this will not be the last we hear from Steinfeld—and that is good news. 

Based on Taylor’s extensive group of friends, it may seem like it’s easy to become a part of her squad. On the contrary, there are a few specific requirements you must fulfill in order to even be considered. Luckily, we’ve broken it down into 11 easy steps. Welcome to Her Campus’s comprehensive guide on how to make it into Taylor Swift’s squad.

1. Have an insane talent

Grammy Award-winning singer, Emmy Award-winning actress, Victoria’s Secret Angel, world-class tennis player… you can take your pick.

2. Be ridiculously good looking

Does Taylor even know anyone that isn’t drop-dead gorgeous?

3. …And super tall

Again, being a supermodel greatly improves your chances.

4. Look good in candid pictures

Because they’re probably going on Instagram.

5. …As well as posed ones

And be sure to like them on social media.

6. Be willing to take jumping photos on the beach

She does this a lot.

7. Don’t be afraid to dance like an idiot

Taylor is the queen of awkward dancing, remember?

8. Love cats as much as she does

But be comfortable with the fact that you will probably not love them as much as she does, and that's okay.

9. Be down to discuss the latest episode of Law & Order: SVU

And/or Grey’s Anatomy.

10. Enjoy pool parties and photo booths

Basically, just like to have fun with really cool people.

11. Love Taylor and be extremely proud of her accomplishments

Now that we can do.

Ok, so maybe our fantasy of joining Taylor Swift’s squad is a little unrealistic. But a girl can dream, right?