Staying active in college (I’m not talking about those sprints to Starbucks in between classes either!) can seem like an impossible task. On top of classes, internships, work, and a social life, what collegiette has time to exercise, too? That’s why fitlosophy has made it their mission to change the way we approach a fit lifestyle!

Throw away your diet plans, chalky health drinks and other quick-fix gimmicks and embrace a more positive approach to reaching your fitness goals. fitlosophy is giving away the original fitbook, a 12-week fitness and nutrition journal, a fitfuster water bottle that acts as an infuser for your h2o and your favorite fruits, veggies or herbs, and a goal-getter sweatshirt to inspire you pre and post workout.

We’re giving three lucky winners their ticket to a fit lifestyle, courtesy of fitlosophy!

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Remember the "watercolor" manicure that took over our Pinterest feeds not too long ago? Well, now you can apply that same watercolor effect to your favorite coffee mugs! With just a few cheap materials that you can easily pick up at your local WalMart or Target, you can make your boring white mugs look artistic and expensive in five easy steps.

What you'll need:

• A white ceramic mug
• A disposable bowl or container
• Nail polish
• A skewer 

Step 1:

Fill the bowl or container with warm water, adding a drop of nail polish to the water.

Step 2:

Use the skewer to swirl the polish around the water to give it the effect you'd like. The more polish you use, the darker the color will appear on the mug. 

Step 4:

Dip your mug into the container. It's up to you how you dip the mug into the water, this will effect the effect or design that comes out.

Step 5:

Carefully pat mug dry with paper towel. You can use nail polish remover to remove any excess nail polish or to fix any areas you messed up on. Let the mugs dry for at least two hours. 

Hand washing the mugs is recommended, and be sure not to scrub too hard over the polished areas with a sponge. To be extra sure that the polish won't fade, try coating the outside of the mug with a clear coat of nail polish or a non-toxic finishing spray.

Then simply repeat the same process with additional colors if you want to make more than one!

These super cute and easy to make watercolor mugs are the perfect way to add a little color to your morning coffee routine. Not to mention, they make the perfect inexpensive and easy DIY gift.

Happy crafting, collegiettes! 

There’s nothing worse than being super hyped up for a date just to see your guy slumping through the motions. You may be into the whole museum idea, but he's not Harry, you're not Sally, and he's going to be bored out of his mind. Find something that you’ll both have a great time doing, and you’ll never have to worry!

1. The museum date

Browsing a modern art museum in your super-hip outfit may seem like a fab time, but your guy likely thinks differently. Unless he’s an art major (score!) or he’s specifically said he’s into art, he probably won’t enjoy walking around observing paintings of large, black dots.

“Museums are boring,” says Danny Thompson, a sophomore at Gettysburg College. “Especially if it’s something I’m not into, like art.”

Brendan Adamec, a sophomore at James Madison University, also mentions that he wouldn’t want to go to an art museum because it isn’t exciting. You want your guy to be on his toes, not falling asleep. Try something more active that lets you talk, like going for a walk and hitting up an awesome restaurant!

2. The movie date

Going to the movies may seem like a good way to break the ice or spend time together, but movie dates don’t allow for much interaction. “I secretly hate the movies,” says Joe Perry, a sophomore at the University of California, Santa Barbara. “You can't talk during the movies, and I'm big into talking and laughing and getting to know each other.”

If you and your guy do decide to see a movie, watch it at one of your places. The casual environment will take the awkwardness away and allow for more communication. This also provides an environment for optimal cuddling and homemade popcorn—double yay!

3. The bowling date

Bowling isn’t the best thing to do with only two people. “I hate going bowling with a girl,” says Jon Mimm, a sophomore at James Madison University. “Bowling isn’t that fun, and I’d rather do something I can help her with, like mini golf.”

Matt Milich, a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island, agrees. “I’d rather go bowling with my guy friends,” he says.

Mini golfing or going to the driving range may be better for some flirty competition than plain old bowling. Save the bowling alley for a rainy day with your grandparents!

4. The roller-skating date

It may seem like a fun flashback to go roller-skating with your man, but you should check with him before planning this date. “I wouldn’t want to go roller-skating with a girl because I suck at it,” says Chris Spencer, a sophomore at James Madison University. “I’m trying to impress a girl on a date, not embarrass myself.”

Grant Rybnicky, a sophomore at James Madison University, also mentions that he wouldn’t take a girl roller-skating because he’s bad at it. Maybe your guy is better at ice-skating, or maybe skating in general just isn’t his thing! Laser tag is a fun, physical option that doesn’t require as much skill. Try something more competitive that’s a better way to flirt without falling and hurting yourself!

5. The mall date

Going to the mall with your guy can be a nightmare. Long lines, awkward moments in Victoria’s Secret and your indecisiveness will most likely drive him crazy. Drew Dembek, a sophomore at James Madison University, says, “I wouldn’t want to go to the mall with a girl because I’m not interested in clothes shopping.”

Gaten Cancino, a freshman at James Madison University, agrees. “I secretly hate dates to the mall because I feel like I'm not her center of attention,” he says.

You may say you’re just going there to hang out and look around, but we all know that isn’t true! You’ll save your guy headaches from you asking, “Do I look good in this?” and, “Which do you like better?” And, let’s be real—shopping in Victoria’s Secret while your guy sits outside isn’t exactly quality time spent together.

Be sure to check with your guy before planning a date to see if he’d really be into it. Find something fun and sociable that you’ll both enjoy, and the date should go smoothly. If you’re dying to see the new Nicholas Sparks movie or need those new boots, bring your girls! 

Presidential debate season is well underway, and with it early speculations about who might win the presidential title come 2016. On cue, CBS News (in collaboration with the GfK Knowledge Panel) conducted a follow-up poll of the Democratic debate on Saturday, hoping to gain insight on who's currently holding democratic hearts.

The poll sampled debate-watching Democrats and independents with the aim of determining a debate winner. So who won? The numbers point to none other than our girl Hillary Clinton, earning the vote of 51 percent of those polled. We've got to hand it to her—Hillary's proving the power of female politicians, whether we support her politics or not.

For comparison, only 28 percent favored Bernie Sanders, leaving Martin O'Malley in last at 7 percent. The remainder of voters claimed the debate was a tie.

And if you're wondering what lies behind Hillary's win, CBS breaks down the debate by issue, highlighting who won what.

According to CBS, Hillary was voted best at being able to handle terrorism, foreign policy and ISIS—issues that have become extremely relevant to voters in the past few days alone. She also led her competition on gun policy (if only slightly). On a more personal level, Clinton was viewed by polled participants as being a stronger leader than either of her Democratic opponents. Sanders, on the other hand, won on matters of income equality, and beat Clinton by a large margin when it came to earning trust from voters.

Of course, regardless of poll results, the best way to decide your own personal winner is to watch the debates yourself—Nothing beats being an independent and informed woman. So get out there and stay well-versed in what matters to you most, because when it comes down to it, your vote is bound to make a difference.

On Friday, Coldplay had planned a concert to promote their upcoming album A Head Full of Dreams, but after the horrific events that occurred in Paris, they decided to dedicate the show to the victims of the attacks.

“Tonight's live stream for TIDAL & KROQ has been postponed out of respect for the terrible events in Paris,” the band wrote on their website. “We'll play a short set of old material so that your journey isn't wasted. We send our love and prayers to the people of Paris.”

At the opening of the show, the band held a moment of silence with the audience, and then started off the evening by singing John Lennon’s “Imagine.” They continued by playing acoustic versions of their most popular songs, such as “Fix You.”

But Coldplay wasn’t the only group that gave tribute. Many other musicians and entertainers followed suit and honored those who lost their lives as well as the friends and family they left behind. The Foo Fighters reportedly cancelled their remaining tour dates in order to offer tribute, and Madonna gave a heartfelt rendition of her single, “Like A Prayer.”

Cecily Strong of Saturday Night Live and Stephen Colbert of The Late Show, both gave touching monologues before beginning their respective shows.

On Friday evening, the world was transfixed as accounts of multiple violent attacks committed in Paris began to flood in. As more and more details began to emerge, French president Francois Hollande declared that ISIS, who had already claimed to be the perpetrator, was indeed responsible for the onslaught.

The attacks included suicide bombers at the Stade De France (a French stadium where a soccer match was taking place—The explosion can be heard in this Vine), a mass shooting and hostage situation at the popular Bataclan nightclub where an Eagles of Death Metal concert was taking place (footage of the concert right as the shooting began is available on CNN), and multiple shootings at restaurants around the city. It is the single bloodiest attack to happen on French soil since World War II.

Currently the death toll stands at 129, with 352 more injured (some critically). As more and more of the dead are being identified, new details have risen as to who these victims were. They have been identified as American, Chilean, British, Mexican, Belgian, Romanian, Swedish, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Moroccan, Algerian, Senegalese and of course French. 

Only one so far has been identified as an American: Nohemi Gonzalez. She was a 23-year-old college design student at California State University Long Beach, studying abroad in Paris at the Strate School of Design, and was at one of the restaurants that was attacked. Gonzalez's aunt Sandra Felt told NBC News that Gonzalez was known affectionately as Mimi to her family, and was a "go-getter" who dreamed of going to Paris and learning French. 

"Why a beautiful young lady, who had so much to offer, and her life was going so well for her? How could this happen to her? She was always cautious about everything," Felt told NBC News.

A French college student was also killed: 23-year-old Elodie Breuil, who was studying design at the École de Condé. She died in the Bataclan.

Refinery 29 has a full list of victims whose names have been released.

Three student leaders at the University of Kansas (KU) have been asked to resign from their positions in the Student Senate by Wednesday after “not standing in solidarity with their black peers," according to the Associated Press. The demands come soon after the University of Missouri's president, Tim Wolfe, resigned due to students protesting that he did not do enough to respond to racism on campus.

The Student Executive Committee has called for the resignation of Student Body President and Vice President, Jessie Pringle and Zach George, respectively, along with Chief of Staff, Adam Moon. The committee voted 6-3 “no confidence” on Friday, with one member abstaining.

In response to these events, KU Chancellor, Bernadette Gray-Little, organized a town hall forum where students could talk openly about race related issues on campus. According the Associated Press, a student-run group, Rock Chalk Invisible Chalk, presented a list of diversity demands at the forum. Demands were also posted on Twitter, and include diversity training for faculty and staff, the issuing of a campus climate survey, and an increase in the number of underrepresented and undocumented students.

The demand that Pringle, George, and Moon resign came after they did not “proclaim that Black Lives Matter” at the forum. The three have since released a statement saying that black lives matter at the University of Kansas. 

Recent KU graduate John Cowan is on a hunger strike until the university meets the Invisible Hawks’ list of demands. Cowan is white.

“I’m kind of at an advantage because of my white privilege, so my suffering is self-inflicted,” he told the Lawrence Journal-World. “Others don’t have that choice, it’s inflicted upon them.”

Chancellor Gray-Little has stated that she and the university will announce how the school will move forward early this week. 

In a recent interview with People magazine, international pop star Ellie Goulding (whose recent album Delirium just hit stores) knocked it out of the park with an accurate commentary on sexism rampant in the music industry. 

"It annoys me that guys can easily write about one-night stands, but if a girl writes about one? God, that's terrible, you know?" Goulding said of the double standard female musicians face.

While Goulding did admit that there have been "a lot of positive changes in the music industry," she insisted that it continues to be a male-dominated profession, despite the fact that female superstars like herself, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and Adele (just to name a few) continually top the charts. 

Goulding raises a great point that others like Swift and Adele have also echoed on multiple occassions. Of course, the music industry is not the only one to experience the double-edged sword phenomenon; just recall a month ago when Jennifer Lawrence spoke out against the pay gap in Hollywood and was simultaneously praised and berated for doing so. 

While it may seem incredibly frustrating and facepalm-worthy to collegiettes around the country and globe, Goulding's point about ongoing change is reason to be optimistic. Will sexism continue to persist in the entertainment business? At least for now, probably. But it's also people like Goulding and Lawrence that are reason for us to be proud and hopeful for a brighter future. As long as they—and others—continue to rally for feminism, we all stand a chance to live in an equal society. 

When you think of social media in terms of careers, LinkedIn is probably the first network that comes to mind. But as social media becomes more and more prevalent in every aspect of our lives, it seems like lots of other platforms are suddenly relevant to the hiring process. But now that it seems like everybody is social media savvy, you’re going to have to do a little bit extra to get noticed online. 

Here are 5 unusual ways that you can use social media to help you get that job or internship you’ve been eyeing!

1. Ask companies if they’re hiring and tweet them your work

The point of social media is communication—and that doesn’t have to be limited to just mass communication. If you’re wondering if a company you’re interested in is hiring, don’t be afraid to tweet at them and ask!

“One other thing that I have done is use Twitter to get the attention of a company/organization, by tweeting at them to ask if they're interested in contributors/new staff, and then using the contact info they follow up with to send a full cover letter,” Alaina Leary, a first-year graduate student at Emerson College says. “It has genuinely helped me get in touch with several of the magazines I work for now, including Luna Luna Magazine, which I'm now an assistant editor for.”

A lot of times, companies are hard to reach by email or snail mail, and sending a letter of inquiry asking about available positions isn’t going to guarantee you a response. Of course, a tweet won’t, either, but it’s much easier and more time-effective for both you and the company to just exchange a few tweets. If you have your portfolio available in your bio or tweet out links to your work, that’ll speed up the process even more!

2. Set up a Pinterest board showing how you’d complete a project

Pinterest can be used for more than just finding your favorite new DIYs and planning out outfits! Take the time to make a board showing how you would work on an existing project or campaign that the company is working on.

“One of our past applicants created a sample Pinterest board to show off how she would engage new people in our bake sale fundraising campaign,”  Katie Riley, Campus Program Coordinator of scholarship-providing nonprofit organization She’s the First, says. “Taking the initiative to show a real project gave us a sense of how she could contribute to the team in a really practical way!​”

Some companies use Pinterest’s business feature, which allows them to share content there—make sure you’re pinning their boards and coming up with your own boards related to what they’re putting out. Finding innovative ways like this to use social media to show off your skills will let employers know that you understand the ins and outs of the internet.

“Just a few short years ago, being a millennial was enough to make you super qualified for a position working in social media. As more and more brands and organizations are establishing a presence online, it takes more than knowing what 'the Facebook' is to stand out,” Riley says.

Related: 7 Great Ways to Find a Part Time Job

3. Engage with related content on Twitter and Instagram

Employers want to know that you’re really interested in their business’s message. It’s very common for an interviewer to ask why that messages resonates with you, and it’s also very common for applicants to blank on that question. Googling it works, but actively engaging with related content on social media shows that you really care. If you’re looking to intern with a local newspaper, follow them as well as other news organizations and retweet their posts in a way that shows you understand and are passionate about current events.

“A great way to use social media to get ahead is to show that you're already engaging with our cause and the issues we focus on, and using your online platform to educate others,” Riley suggests.

Recruiters want to know that you’re genuinely interested in their values. By following similar brands or organizations on Twitter, or using hashtags that promote a certain brand's cause or campaign, you’re sending a message to employers that you really are interested in the work they’re doing.

“A thoughtful comment can impress a recruiter enough that they approach you about a job,” says Heather Huhman, Founder and President of PR Firm Come Recommended.

If you do that enough, a quick Google search of your name might even bring back one of those posts. This also means that any of your other posts could show up, too, so make sure you're consistent and professional across all platforms!

“These days people will Google you to get a feel for who you are,” Mo Krochmal, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Social Media News New York, warns. “Your social presence shows up in search. Know what is out there on you and be professional.”

Engaging with related content also allows you stay connected to what’s happening in the industry even if you don't have the time to pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV and watch a news report.

4. Be direct!

Responding directly to the company’s posts can also help get you noticed. That way, a simple click on your Twitter icon or your Instagram profile lets them peek into your life and what your goals are.

“I think it helps if you show your social media presence in a positive way by re-tweeting your prospective company's tweets or reaching them out to Twitter to ask a question or share feedback,” says Kristen Kraemer, a Rutgers graduate of 2010. “It's a different way to get in touch with them... because emailing doesn't always work. It also gives them a chance to view your profile and see the things you're interested in and how you interact on social media.”

If you can get the company to notice you online and give them a peek into your professional and personal life, they might just recognize the name on the resume when you send it in.

5. Put your best foot forward—but don’t exaggerate

By now, everybody knows that most people stretch the truth a little bit on social media, and sometimes go through a lot of editing or retaking pictures to get the perfect shot to post on Instagram. When it comes to job searching, we all want to make ourselves look like the perfect applicant, but it’s in your best interest to make sure you’re honest about who you are and what you do. Employers realize that it’s unlikely for you to be completely perfect (but it’s definitely important that you keep a clean, professional social media presence)!

“One of the most important parts of a job hunter’s online brand is honesty,” Huhman says. “It might be easy to create a personal website that makes you shine, but if it’s all exaggerations, it’s not going to help your chances of being hired. Eventually a company will discover that you weren’t completely honest and that can be a deal breaker for hiring managers.”

If your Instagram bio says that you help raise orphaned baby seals or that you’ve volunteered more than 100 hours at the local hospital, when in reality all you've done is watch a seal documentary or spent a couple hours at the hospital, employers will catch on. When it comes to the job hunting process, lying about yourself online—whether you intend for a future employer to see your social media posts or not—is just as bad as lying on your application or in your resume.

Next time you’re applying for a job or looking for an internship, think beyond just the standard cover letter and resume! Of course, those are important—but having a solid social media presence and using these 5 tips can help you get ahead in the game and really catch an employer’s eye.

If we’ve learned anything from Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox, it’s that being a feminist is about way more than believing in equality between men and women—it’s seeking equality for people of all genders, sexual orientations, races and economic backgrounds, a concept known as intersectionality. Cox spoke about it in depth during a panel event at Cosmopolitan's Fun Fearless Life.

“My mission has been about owning every single aspect of who I am ... at the same time,” she said. “As I've begun to embrace intersectionality in every dimension of my humanity, and speaking about it, I've been finding my power.”

Cox admitted that she didn’t always openly embrace all aspects of her identity. She explained that early on in her career, she was “afraid to talk about race.” She added: “I remember I had this national platform for the first time, I was really nervous about talking about race, and I certainly had a lot of perspectives on institutional and structural racism." She feared that “mainstream America” might not be able to handle talking about all these different aspects of identity, especially when they are all a part of one person.

However, once she found the courage to start addressing racism, “I felt so much more empowered,” she said. “Because it's part of my own experience, it's part of how I see the world, and it also helps me begin to find my community.”

During the panel, Cox was also asked about #TransIsBeautiful, a hashtag she started to embrace what it means to be “uniquely trans.” While initially she found it humiliating to be identified as trans, she eventually realized, “if someone can look at me and tell that I'm transgender, that's not only OK, it's beautiful. All the things about me that make me uniquely and beautifully trans I now celebrate. My big hands, my big feet, my wide shoulders, my deep voice, my height.”

Cox is an incredibly gifted and eloquent speaker, and has the unique ability to educate us about issues of race, sex and gender in just a few minutes—and we're so glad to have a role model like her.

From attending a papal audience in Rome to sunbathing in the Amalfi Coast, seeing the fashion scene in Milan and eating pizza in Naples, studying abroad in Italy is nothing less than life changing. Here's how you know you definitely got the most of your time abroad: 

1. You're completely done worrying about your carb intake.

After living off spaghetti, pizza and way too many pasta dishes to even count (let alone pronounce), you've completely and utterly given up on counting carbs. And you couldn't care less.

2. And portion control is a foreign concept to you. 

If you can't eat an entire pizza in one sitting, what did you even learn studying abroad in Italy...? 

3. PDA no longer makes you uncomfortable. 

...But people making out in broad daylight did seem a little more romantic in the cobblestone streets of Rome. 

4. You've become overly expressive with your hands. 

And you learned some rather rude gestures that you love to use here in the states. 

5. You miss the days when you didn't have to wait for everyone to be served before eating. 

Because the Italians actually understand that no one wants to wait until their food goes cold to dig in.  

6. One word: Wine.

In many places, it's cheaper than water. Yes, you heard that right. Drink up. 

7. You've become dangerously comfortable with traffic. 

Once you realize there's no stopping the Vespas and Fiats weaving in and out of traffic completely ignoring the speed limit, you learn to just go with it. 

8. You can avoid a street vendor like it's your job.  

A talent acquired and perfected after what seemed like the billionth person tried to sell you a selfie stick. I mean, yes we bought one the first time, but like, no, we don't need twenty. 

9. But you have a newfound appreciation for street artists.

And you always found a couple of euros to give to those modern day Michaelangelos.  

10. You're so much more adventerous with your food. 

Once you've been forced to eat anything and everything on your plate (risk insulting an Italian chef? No thanks.), you find that you're willing to go way outside your comfort zone with new foods.  

11. You're that person who corrects other people's Italian.

And your friends hate you for it. (Because no one cares if they're pronouncing the menu wrong at an Olive Garden). 

12. Half you Instagram is #TBT pics and you totally own it. 

Yes my semester abroad was a year ago. Yes I'm going to keep posting pictures from it. How else will everyone remember I went? 

13. You like to have a choice in your water, thank you very much. 

The nightly question at the Italian dinner table: acqua naturale or acqua frizzante? Both will be served at room tempterature, obviously. Because ice doesn't exist in Italy.

14. You're a total pro at this:

It took several dinners (and too many Italian onlookers totally judging you) to perfect it, but hey, what American is as good as you at twirling spaghetti?

15. You can sneak a ride on public transportation like nobody's business. 

Does anyone in Europe actually pay for the bus?

16. You have way too many basic tourist pictures on your camera roll. 

Yet another thing the locals were totally justified in judging you for. 

17. And you find yourself wondering whether you should drop everything and go back for good. 

Because nothing quite compares to rowing a gondola down a canal in Venice, wine tasting in Tuscany or seeing the most amazing works of art in Rome. 

So when are we going back again...?

Even with Adele in your headphones, breakups still suck. (Yes, she gets us.) But seriously, a heartbreak is extraordinarily painful. The pain of losing your boyfriend or girlfriend stings enough, but sometimes they manage to do in such a terrible manner you wonder how you ever loved them to begin with.

You are not alone if you’ve had a soul-crushing end to a relationship. 20 college women share their stories about their worst breakup — guaranteed to make you feel better about your own!

“I came out as bisexual in 10th grade. At the time, I was dating a conservative Christian guy (it was Texas and I was young). When he broke up with me shortly after I came out, he said it was because he didn't have time for a relationship anymore, but I heard from some of his friends that he broke up with me because I'm not Christian, and I heard from other friends of his that he broke up with me because I'm not straight (even though I'm still into guys).”

-Emily, Williams College Class of 2019

“Last semester, I studied abroad in Spain. My boyfriend and I had been together for about eight months before I left, and we decided to stay together. Things were a lot harder than I thought they’d be, but I thought we would stick it out for the semester. About halfway through the trip, he broke up with me out of nowhere—through a text message. I was in London for the weekend and was absolutely devastated. Although I was upset at first, things worked out for the better, and I ended up getting more out of my semester abroad.”

-Rachel, James Madison University Class of 2017

“A couple weeks before prom he texted me to tell me something...he had asked someone else to go to prom with him. The guy I'd been dating for months (!) went through the entire ‘promposal’ for another girl and told me about it afterwards. Needless to say, he didn't actually have to say, "I'm breaking up with you." It was crystal clear. What really stinks is that a ‘promposal’ isn't a last-minute sort of thing. He must've planned whom he was going to ask and how he was going to do it, all while picking me up in his truck, taking me on dates, and having me meet his parents. Cue Taylor Swift.”

-Casey, University of Pittsburgh Class of 2018

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“I was really young, only a sophomore in high school. I had been dating this guy for about two years. Even though I was so young I was head over heels. He was the typical dream guy in high school; cute, quarterback of the football team, the one every girl wanted. Yet, he somehow wanted me. I gave him all of me. We were planning to go to homecoming at my school (we went to different schools) and a week before it he broke his ankle in a football game. He had surgery two days before the dance so we couldn't go. The night of homecoming I went to his house instead of the dance because I didn't want to go without him. That night he broke up with me and then took another girl to his homecoming two weeks later. A girl who was his ‘friend’ but I know had an agenda when it came to him. I was devastated. It taught me a lot about myself though: that you can pick up the pieces and be okay.”

-Elizabeth, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Class of 2018

“So, in high school I had been dating a guy for about 10 months and my family took him on vacation with us to Disney World. The most magical, lovely place on Earth! We had a great time, but spending every waking moment together got pretty annoying. We got on each others nerves a bit, seeing as we never spent that much constant time together, especially with my family (who can be a bit overbearing). So, on the plane ride home we were sitting far from my parents and he said I think we should break up. I had to be super quiet about my hysterical tears. Looking back, I probably should have slapped him. However, we ended up getting back together the day after we got back, it was just a weak moment. We're not together anymore but it makes for a great story: hey, I got broken up with (sort of) on the plane ride home from Disney. All my friends find it hysterical.”

-Sarah, Villanova University Class of 2018

“During my senior year of high school, I dated this guy who went to another school and I really liked him. We hung out almost every day and I was really close with his family. My birthday rolled around and he got really distant and I could tell something was wrong. When he got me a scarf for my birthday I knew for sure something was wrong. (That sounds mean but he usually gave awesome presents.) So the next day he asked me to drive to his house so we could ‘talk’. So I drive the 20 minutes it takes to get to his house and he sits me down and starts to say how much he loves me and how pretty I am and then he just stares at me and says that we are breaking up. So I start crying and start to get up and walk away and his mom walks in and yelled at him for breaking up with me! I left and started to drive home but I had to pull over because I couldn't see past the tears coming from my eyes. Long story short, he broke up with me the day after my birthday and didn't even have the decency to drive to my house to tell me.”

-Elaine, California Lutheran University Class of 2018

“My first break up was by far my worst break up. I was in high school and my boyfriend was two years older than me. Hanging out with him automatically associated me with the ‘cool, older’ crowd. I was head-over-heels for him until I went to school one week and he started playing the ‘quiet game’. He ignored me for an entire week. This included avoiding me in the hallways, ignoring my text messages and my attempts to contact him over Facebook chat. I was so confused. Eventually I sat him down and asked what was up, but he avoided that conversation too. He then decided to handle the matter via text message and told me, ‘I woke up, and I just don't like you anymore’. Probably the most shallow breakup text you could ever receive. I cried, a lot, and probably ate too much Phish Food that day. But looking back, it was probably for the better!”

-Rachel, University of Virginia Class of 2018

“We were both dancers and we were at our jazz recital and everything seemed normal. After the first part of the recital he tells me he wants to talk to me. Just when I'm about to go on stage he says, ‘I don’t think this is working, we should break up’. I had to do the entire second part of the recital (in some parts he was my partner) and after I was done, I left running to the bathroom crying. Once I calmed down I went looking for him and he had already left. This was about 3 years ago and I still don’t know the reason why he left me.”

-Kimberly, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus Class of 2018

“My worst breakup was in the middle of high school. He cheated on me a variety of times and denied it each time I asked. After a year of being together with one short break taken in the beginning, he dumped me for a girl he had talked negatively about before. When the breakup happened (since we went to a small school) he had managed to turn most of our class against me with multiple lies. About six months later he wanted to "hang out" while still dating the other girl and I had already moved on. Now, about five years later, that ‘other girl’ is my closest friend after dumping him because he cheated again. We often laugh about how things happened and the circumstances that brought us together as friends.”

-Rachel, John Carroll University Class of 2017

“It was my junior year in high school and he broke up with me through text while I was in class. Oh, and did I mention it was my birthday? We had been dating for about seven months and he didn't even know it was my birthday either.”

-Ricole, University of Cincinnati Class of 2018

RELATED: The 7 Types of Breakups That Happen in College

“My ex and I were in high school at the time. While we were dating, I thought that he was 'The One' and that we would be high school sweethearts. On my birthday, he took me to my favorite ice cream place. He ordered the most expensive, extravagant shake and I followed his lead, since I figured he was paying. When they came, I gulped mine down immediately but he waited a moment and dug into his bag. He pulled out a sheet of paper, put it on the table, and excused himself to the restroom. The paper said: "We're over. Glad to do business with you." Needless to say, he never returned to the table, so he never got to see me cry harder than I thought was possible.”

-Giselle, New York University Class of 2017

“My worst breakup was when I was a junior in high school with a guy I actually really liked. It was terrible because I felt completely blindsided. A few days before, he told me for the first time that he loved me, and then I guess he immediately had regrets. It was over the phone in the middle of my school day, and I just remember crying and wondering why. He told me there was another girl out there for him, but I wasn't her. I hung up when he said that because I didn't want to hear it. Then, I called him back on my walk home from school and gave him a piece of my mind. I was not about to let him have the last word!”

-Jen, Messiah College Class of 2016

“My worst break up was actually when I was the person calling it off. It was a fairly obvious choice to end it, because my boyfriend hooked up with my ex-best friend the weekend before. Just as fate would have it, the Monday following that weekend was one of my best friend's birthdays, so, when we met before class like I asked, I was carrying three large gift bags, a balloon bouquet, and a tray of cupcakes. He actually looked really excited as he walked toward me, and right when he got to me I told him what was up. As he listened, he glanced over all of the things in my hands, and, after he and I went back and forth, he timidly looked up at me and asked if he could at least have a cupcake... I gave him a high five and walked away.”

-Sarah, University of Virginia Class of 2015

“Freshman year of college, I dated this guy Casey for three months. We were doing really well, but my friends were never big fans of his, they thought there was something sketchy about him. One day, I get a text from my friend telling me to go check Casey's Facebook page. He was tagged in a photo with another girl, and I originally thought nothing of it until I saw a comment from the girl saying "Happy 1 year babe, so happy I got to see you this weekend!" He lived three hours away, and went home almost every weekend. I thought he was just homesick, but after seeing that I realized he had another girlfriend back home! It was heartbreaking to see the guy you've been seeing for three months have this huge secret. When he came back to school I confronted him about it, and he confessed to it, I was just his girl for school while he had one back home. I went off on him, and he retaliated by blaming me for all the things he hated about college. I broke up with him then and there. He didn't end up staying at that school, and transferred home at the end of the semester.”

-Mary, University of California Class of 2018

“My first boyfriend broke up with me by deleting me on Facebook and changing his relationship status to single. I had no idea until my bestie at the time messaged me asking why my ex's Facebook status was now single! I was so devastated since it was out of the blue and he wouldn't even talk it out with me to my face to explain.”

-Anna, University of Maine 2017

“I got broken up with immediately after my last exam my freshman year. After he left I ran down the road after him with no shoes on to try and change his mind and consequently had to wait at two sets of traffic lights and explain to a passing cyclist why I was bawling my eyes out and barefoot...”

-Evie, The University of Nottingham Class of 2018

RELATED: 10 Funny & Serious Things To Do After a Breakup

“It was two days before Valentine's Day, and my boyfriend of 18 months broke up with me through a 30 second conversation. I was furious. Three days later, I found out that he had been seeing someone else for almost three weeks before we broke up. I was shocked to find out he had been cheating and wished he had dumped me sooner. Two weeks later, my eyelids and ankle swell up; they both look like I got stung multiple times by bees. I go to the doctor and find out I have Mono! I contact my ex-boyfriend and find out he has it too; the girl he had been seeing gave it to him. It was a rough February!”

-Zoe, University of Minnesota Twin Cities Class of 2020

“I dated my first boyfriend in high school. Cliché, I know — but it felt real. We dated for a year. However, one day, I woke up from a nap with a huge text message. To sum it up, it said: "I'm breaking up with you. You are Satan." He said I was too much temptation for him and because we're not the same religion, he can't date me. He called me Satan. I was only 15.”

-Carolyn, University of Buffalo Class of 2017

“My boyfriend at the time broke up with me while he was driving with me sitting in the backseat with his friends. He didn't even look at me; it was through the rear view window!”

-Brittany, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Class of 2018

“I had gone home that weekend—a three-hour drive from school. He had gone to a Frisbee tournament about two and half hours away from school, in the opposite direction of me. I had texted him Saturday night asking about the tournament. I had asked him when he was getting back so we could hang out. He responded with ‘Idk’ and I continued on asking questions. He answered my one question and then sent a second text saying, ‘If I do get back early I probably won't hang with you’. I was shocked and hurt I was like ‘oh okay’ and I said just that. The next text I got was ‘In general’. Now I was confused, what did he mean? I asked him what he meant and all he said was ‘not anymore’ and I asked like if he meant that he didn't want to be together anymore and his response was ‘ya’. Then I got a second text saying, ‘Don't want a relationship’. I asked why this time and all I got was this text: ‘BC I don't like you.’”

-Catherine, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Class of 2018

What is your movie of choice on a night in? Choose wisely because it may determine more than you think. Here's a list of all of our favorite chick flicks and what they say about you!

John Tucker Must Die: You demand respect

If you could get through that whole movie without feeling terrible for John, I salute you. You're not afraid to demand to be treated the way you deserve. And if someone crosses you, there’s going to be hell to pay.

Mean Girls: You peaked in middle school

I think I speak for everyone when I say that Mean Girls will always hold a special place in our hearts. It brings back memories of fighting with our friends over who had the honor of being the Regina of your clique, and visions of your future crazy high school parties. And although this is on all of our top 10 lists, if this is still your #1 it's probably time to broaden your horizons a bit.

The Devil Wears Prada: You're not bossy… you’re the boss

Your first time watching The Devil Wears Prada was the first step you took towards being the bad b*tch you are today. Miranda Priestley is your obvious spirit animal. That’s all.

The Notebook: You’re brave

If you enjoy sitting down for two hours and having your heart ripped out of your chest every so often, then The Notebook is the chick flick for you! We have all seen this at least once and most of us aren’t brave enough to even go near it on our on demand screen.

Dirty Dancing: You would never put baby in a corner

Patrick Swayze triggered your sexual awakening way back when. You still dream of the day your family will go to Kellerman’s and you’ll get the chance to pay for a dancer’s botched abortion and meet the love of your life.

27 Dresses: You’re a romantic

This movie is the flagship of rom-coms. You're that girl who has several fully loaded Pinterest boards planning out her wedding. You have it planned down to the guest list. The only thing left: a groom.

Because I Said So: Your mom is your best friend

She’s the first one you call when literally anything happens. You may not like what she has to say, but you know it's what you have to hear. Try not to roll your eyes and hang up the phone, because she’s only trying to help.

Legally Blonde: You're classic

You go through life channeling your inner Elle Woods. You’re perfectly happy with being both a Marilyn and a Jackie. And you know to always avoid the Warners and go for the Emmets.

Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants: You’re an amazing friend

You're always looking out for your friends and are willing to do anything for them, including traveling to Greece to find a lost pair of jeans.

Bachelorette: You’re a terrible friend

You’re an enabler. You allow—maybe even encourage yourself and your friends to make poor decisions for the sake of a good time. You may have some bad nights and some crazy stories, but you know you’ll all be there the next morning to nurse the hangover together and exchange pictures.

Mamma Mia: You can’t sing (but you think you can)

You find it almost impossible to sit through a movie that doesn’t break out into song every five minutes. You know every word to every song in this wonderful movie, and everybody knows it even if they would rather not.

Friends With Benefits: Your heart just gets in the way

You watch this movie as more of a lesson than a form of entertainment. You wish you could be as chill and laid back as Mila Kunis in the beginning of the movie, but you end up being as emotionally attached as end of the movie Mila.

Bridesmaids: You're dysfunctional

You're just an Annie who hates Helens. Your life is probably a mess, but no need to worry: there’s way more wine where that came from.

Grease: You were born in the wrong time period

You want to attend bonfire-lit pep rallies, spend date night at the drive in, and go to Thunder Road when you get bored on the weekends. From poodle skirts and pink ladies jackets, you want it all. Oh, and you also wouldn't mind a Thunderbird or two.

She’s The Man: You miss Amanda

We here at Her Campus feel your pain. Until she finds her way back to us, watch reruns of The Amanda Show and keep your fingers crossed. We'll be right there with you.

There are some habits we get into that are not easy to break. When it comes to dating, however, forming immature habits can hurt your chances at a great relationship. We talked to Adam LoDolce, dating coach, speaker, author and founder of SexyConfidence.com, about immature dating behaviors common among college women—and how to act instead.

1. Playing hard to get

We’ve all heard that playing hard to get is a guaranteed way to make someone chase us. It’s all about wanting what you can’t have, right? Wrong. Try being confident instead. “Be open about your intentions,” says LoDolce. “I wouldn't advocate straight up saying ‘I like you,’ but compliments are a very powerful way to show interest. ‘You're one of the funniest guys I've ever met’ with a smile is more than enough.” This is the mature move, and it will yield much more positive results. If you are looking for a relationship, LoDolce suggests letting the person know your intentions. Try saying, “I'm not really the type of girl that does the whole ‘hook up’ thing. I've always been more of the relationship type,” says LoDolce. Being subtle is one thing, but there’s no need to make yourself unapproachable!

2. Relying on him to make the first move

Similarly to playing hard to get, waiting around for a guy to make the first move is commonly accepted dating conduct. But this is 2015, and feminism is in full swing. “Women should start conversations with guys anywhere and anytime they want,” says LoDolce. “Be easy to approach, hard to attain. Start the conversation and let him go from there.” Don’t wait for him to text you, call you or ask you to hang out. He might not even know you are interested. Pick up the phone yourself. “I find it flattering when girls make the first move,” says Ben, a sophomore at the University of British Columbia. “It takes a lot of the pressure away from what we are ‘supposed to do’ as males.” So make that move! He’ll be glad you reached out.

3. Trying to make your crush jealous

LoDolce cites this behavior as something he sees frequently among college women. Going out at night and purposefully flirting with other people in front of him or her is not the right way to get attention. It reflects badly on you, plus it has major consequences. “Men [and women] will reciprocate,” says LoDolce. “Treat people how you would want to be treated.” If you wouldn’t want someone you like doing this to you, why would you do it to him or her?

4. Making your date wait

If he or she sends you a text, there’s no need to wait a certain amount of time before responding. Rather than making the other person miss you, it may cause him or her to get annoyed or think you don’t care about the conversation. The same goes for showing up late to set plans or making your date sit outside your dorm while you finish getting ready. “Be aware of your actions and before you do anything, just ask yourself: ‘is this how I would want to be treated?’ If yes, do it [and] if no, don't,” says LoDolce. It’s as simple as that.

Related: Guys' Take On: Your Texting Habits

5. Pushing off the DTR talk      

So, you’ve been on more than a few dates and you text each other 24/7. You want to take your relationship to the next level, but you’re worried he or she doesn’t feel the same. Sound familiar? According to LoDolce, we tend to form these habits due to a “lack of experience and understanding that these types of behaviors only lead to unhealthy relationships.” Waiting for him or her to define the relationship is not only immature, but it might make your crush think you don’t care. Contrary to popular belief, people aren’t mind readers. He or she doesn’t necessarily know that you’re waiting for the topic to be brought up. Start the conversation yourself; whatever happens, you’ll be glad you did.

6. Always expecting him to pay

Another common immature dating habit is expecting the guy to pay every time. There’s no need to get upset if he doesn't buy you dinner. Is it really the end of the world? “Just realize in college that both of you are probably broke,” says LoDolce. “Sure, he can pay for the first date, but it's important to let him know that you don't need to go to fancy places, you just enjoy spending time with him. Then offer to pay for dates moving forward. Now that's mature.” Owen, a sophomore at Emerson College, agrees. “If it’s a first date and I’ve asked the girl out, it’s less ridiculous for her to expect me to pay. If they’re regular dates, I think it’s more questionable,” says Owen. Again, progressive relationships are not a bad thing. While it is courteous for him to treat you on the first date, it shouldn’t be accepted as the norm. Consider paying for yourself, or even treating him!

7. Being passive aggressive

We’ve all been guilty of this at some point. Sometimes, it feels easier to lash out than to discuss what is really bothering you. But acting in a passive aggressive manner will only lead to more conflict. “If you have something you need to communicate with him [or her], then sit down with him [or her] and be open and honest about it,” says LoDolce. “For example, don't unfriend [them] on Facebook because [they] liked [someone else's] photo.” Acting maturely will encourage the person you’re seeing to respond the same way, as well as to act responsibly in the future.

While these habits have been ingrained in many of us since we were young, it is possible to break them. The key is to act like the confident, mature adult you are. It’s the golden rule: treat others the way you want to be treated. So lose these immature behaviors ASAP. Like LoDolce says, “You don't want to be figuring this stuff out when you're 40, because who knows, by that point it could be too late.” 

We’ve all heard those weird tips and tricks to add to your beauty routine. Whether it’s beer for shinier hair or toothpaste to get rid of pimples, chances are you’ve heard some pretty crazy beauty DIYs. But do any of them actually work? To get to the bottom of these outrageous beauty hacks and find ones that really work, we spoke to Andrea Pomerantz Lustig, a beauty expert and the author of How to Look Expensive.

1. Replace Creams with Coconut Milk

If you’re sick of spending a ton of money on hair masks or body lotions, Pomerantz Lustig recommends a cheaper alternative. “Buy and open a can of coconut milk from the supermarket, let it sit in the fridge for 24 hours or so and the creamy part will solidify into the most gorgeous body crème,” she says.

You can use it as a hair mask or body butter—sounds yummy! Pomerantz Lustig also suggests picking up a cute jar or container to store it in the fridge. Coconut oil makes a great moisturizer as well. Store it at room temperature so it stays liquified, and smooth some on your skin during the dry winter months. It does wonders and smells delicious!

2. Erase Under-Eye Bags With Jell-O

If you struggle with constant bags under your eyes, Pomerantz Lustig says to make some Jell-O cubes in an ice tray, freeze them and wrap them in plastic wrap. As the Jell-O melts, it will mold to the shape of your under-eye area, and you can use it to effectively reduce any puffiness. You can also try this trick with green tea; Pomerantz Lustig says the tea “is packed with antioxidants to soothe irritated skin… [and] the cold will help alleviate puffiness.” She loves this trick “for when you need a quick pick-me-up.”

3. Get a Deep (and Cheap) Clean With a Washcloth

Have you ever considered splurging on one of those outrageously expensive (and somewhat intimidating) electric facial brushes? Don’t even think about it! Pomerantz Lustig says to skip this huge purchase and make a much, much smaller one.

“Buy some cheap face cloths from Target or Kmart,” she says. The rough texture of the cloths makes for a great exfoliator. “They mimic the results of the $200 devices, and I got this tip from a top Hollywood facialist!” she says.

No need to tell us twice! This beauty hack will get you the same deep clean without breaking the bank. Pick up a few of these washcloths (Target, $1.18), and rub them gently over your skin in a circular motion when washing your face. Just be sure to throw them in the wash in between uses!

4. Reduce Skin Redness With Nasal Spray

For those of us who suffer from red skin, Pomerantz Lustig recommends using Afrin Nasal Spray (CVS, $6.79). The nasal spray is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it causes your blood vessels to narrow. When you apply it to blemishes or blotchy, red skin, Pomerantz Lustig says it “constricts the blood vessels under the skin, which in turn lessens the redness on top of the skin.” It’s a cheap and easy way to deal with blotchiness!

5. Convert Powders to Creams With Aquaphor

If you have a powder makeup product that you would rather have as a cream, Pomerantz Lustig says to mix it with some Aquaphor (Target, $4.99). The cream will transform your powder to the desired texture. Try it for foundations, eyeshadows or any other powdered makeup. It will extend the life of your powder by spreading it out, while also making it multi-functional.

6. Blot Oil at Starbucks

Yes, we’re serious. If your skin tends to get oily throughout the day, forget about those blotting sheets you pick up every time you go to a drugstore. Opt for a cheaper solution: “Grab some napkins at Starbucks,” says Pomerantz Lustig. “They are the perfect texture for getting rid of grease!” It may sound crazy, but it works.

Next time you’re feeling a little oily (and in desperate need of caffeine), grab an extra napkin and blot your face for free before you head to class. You’ll feel refreshed and shine-free!

7. Use BB Cream Beyond Your Face

Already using BB cream on your face? Pomerantz Lustig recommends spreading it a little further. Smooth some onto your arms, your shoulders, your legs or anywhere else that might be exposed. “It’ll give you a little color and coverage,” Pomerantz Lustig says. It’s perfect for “mosquito bites, veins, cellulite, bruises” and more. Unlike standard cover-up, BB cream is also perfect for moisturizing and perfecting your skin, Pomerantz Lustig says.

You’d be surprised what some grocery or drugstore products can do for your beauty routine! These unique and quick fixes will save you time and money on your beauty routine.

Hey collegiettes!

We know you love reading HC on your laptops, your smartphones, and your tablets... but now you can truly curl up with HC because our first-ever book, The Her Campus Guide to College Life, just hit stores!

Order your copy online here or head to your local Barnes & Noble! And be sure to check out our upcoming schedule of book signing events and see if we're coming to your area!

The Her Campus Guide to College Life: How to Manage Relationships, Stay Safe and Healthy, Handle Stress, and Have the Best Years of Your Life covers everything you need to know to rock college, from how to get along with your roommates to how to avoid the 'freshman 15', deal with tough professors, snag internships, decide whether to study abroad, and much, much more.

Whether you're already an upperclassman or are just getting ready to go off to college next fall, this book has everything you need to survive and thrive on campus when it comes to all aspects of your life. Our book also includes handy resources like a template roommate contract, dorm room grocery list, and more.

Want a sneak preview? Read an excerpt from our book here then order your copy!

I can't wait to hear what you think!

HC Love,
Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, Co-founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Her Campus

After a year or so in college, it can seem like there’s nobody left to meet—especially if you go to community college, a small school or a liberal arts college. And if you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, meeting potential SOs can be even more difficult. Don’t give up hope, collegiettes, there are plenty of ways to meet new people, even when it feels like you already know everyone!

1. Visit your LGBT center

If your school has an LGBT resource center, you should definitely consider getting involved! It’s a great way to make new friends and meet potential SOs, but also to raise awareness about queer issues. And who knows, by advocating for your community and attending events like pride parades and rallies, you could find your soulmate!

2. Join new clubs

All savvy collegiettes know that joining clubs is the best way to find your place on campus. They don’t have to be LGBTQ+-specific! Whether you love sports, music or comic books, getting involved is sure to bring new people (and love interests!) into your life. Plus, by developing your interests and skills, you’ll gain all the confidence you need to bring into a relationship.

Related: 7 Queer-Girl Dating Problems (& How to Deal)

3. Get to know your classmates

It’s definitely not always easy to get to know new people on campus, but what about your classmates? If you’re anything like us, you roll into lecture halls just as the professor starts to speak and you leave the second he or she dismisses the class. This is a total missed opportunity!

You could meet people in your class who you wouldn’t have met otherwise, and this could totally lead to something great. Shelby*, a fifth year at the University of California, Los Angeles, who transferred from community college, can definitely attest! “The one person I did date during my time [at Pierce College], I had met in a class,” she says. To break the ice, try bringing up an assignment or something you didn’t understand in the class.

4. Make the most of social media

If you’re too shy to approach someone in class or if you don’t know if they like girls, social media is your friend! “Facebook helped a lot, because I was able to network and find people who went to my school in the LGBT community and they were also able to find me,” says Paige Charbonnet, a fourth year at UCLA who transferred from Irvine Valley College.

Paige met a girl in a class (told you it works!) and added her on Facebook. This girl then messaged Paige and it turned into a two-year relationship! Technology is pretty cool sometimes.

Related: 6 Places to Meet Cute Girls This Summer

5. Join dating sites

If it feels like you’ve exhausted all your options at school, joining dating sites could be the way to go! You might meet people from campus who are not necessarily out, or you could match with people from your town who you wouldn’t have run into otherwise. Shelby joined OkCupid, but you could also get yourself a Tinder account or try Match.com.

6. Check out the local bar scene

So you feel more comfortable meeting people in person? Totally understandable. If you’re 21, bars in or around your college town could be a great place to meet people who do or don’t go to your school! This relaxed party setting could have you scoring plenty of digits, so why not grab a friend or two and head out to a bar (gay or otherwise)?

Fewer students on campus means fewer potential SOs—it’s just basic math. Luckily, there are plenty of ways that you can make the most of your campus and college town to branch out and meet new people. Good luck, collegiettes!

*Name has been changed.

For those of us who like our daily workouts to take place in the great wide open, it’s hard to adjust to colder temps. But just because winter is approaching doesn’t mean you have to be relegated to working out in some stuffy ’ole gym. We’re helping you embrace the chill with 3 ways to dress warm while working out outdoors.

1. Warm and fuzzies

 

Lululemon activewear
lululemon.com
 

 

Aerie blue sports bra
ae.com
 

 

Activewear top
dickssportinggoods.com
 

 

Socks
target.com
 

 

WOMEN’S DENALI THERMAL EAR GEAR
thenorthface.com
 

 

Heathered Polartec Power Stretch 2 Tight
athleta.gap.com
 

 

Women’s UA SpeedForm Apollo Vent
underarmour.com
 

You pull those fleeces and puffer vests out of your closet for everyday wear in the winter. Why not incorporate them into your workout attire? Many of your favorite brands—like Lululemon and Athleta—make activewear specifically for cold weather, so take advantage of the warmth factor by scooping up some new items for your collection.

2. Joggers, a fashionista's answer to sweats

 

Betsey Johnson clothing
nordstrom.com
 

 

Forever 21 sports bra
forever21.com
 

 

on the go toque | women's hats | lululemon athletica
lululemon.com
 

 

adidas Slim Supergirl Track Pants - Black | adidas US
adidas.com
 

 

Saucony Grid Ideal Running Shoe - Womens | DSW
dsw.com
 

Newsflash: leggings aren’t the only bottoms you can work out in. Fun, printed joggers give you a bit more breathing room and a more relaxed fit so you can hit your groove with ease. You’ll be extra cozy with that cocoon hoodie and double-layer hat, too.

3. Layer up

 

Smartwool sports top
zappos.com
 

 

Jacket
thenorthface.com
 

 

SmartWool NTS Midweight Pattern Base Layer Top
sierratradingpost.com
 

 

Socks
lululemon.com
 

 

Legging
underarmour.com
 

 

Victoria s secret
victoriassecret.com
 

 

Nike Zoom Winflo 2 Lightweight Running Shoe DSW
dsw.com
 

If you haven’t yet gotten acquainted with Merino wool, allow us to introduce you. This magical fabric keeps you warm while wicking sweat away from your bod. Piling tons of pieces on—that adorable sports bra and those super comfy socks included—means you can remove or add layers as needed. Genius!

How do you stay warm while working out outdoors, collegiettes?

As we are kept waiting in anticipation of this upcoming Friday's release of 25, our girl Adele has just released the full version of "When We Were Young"—you know, the song we got a 30-second preview of yesterday (which we obviously listened to on repeat).

It's the perfect follow-up to her hit "Hello," that desperately soulful song that got us all pretty close to making the poor decision of calling our exes. With lyrics like "Let me photograph you in this light / In case it is the last time" and "I guess I still care / Do you still care?" you'll probably find yourself literally sobbing as the song progresses, without even knowing why. (Ugh, Adele.) Listen to the full song below—and prepare to experience ALL the heartwrenching emotions.

On Sunday, Marco Rubio said in an interview with ABC that he felt Hillary Clinton was wrong for not stating that the United States was at war with "radical Islam."

He was referring to her comments about the war on terror and her statement that jihadists do not represent the entire Nation of Islam. 

“I don’t think we’re at war with all Muslims,” Clinton said, according to the New York Times.“I think we’re at war with jihadists. We are at war with violent extremism. We are at war with people who use their religion for purposes of power and oppression.”

Rubio disagreed with her, and suggested that Clinton was being too sensitive with her words.

“That would be like saying we weren’t at war with Nazis, because we were afraid to offend some Germans who may have been members of the Nazi Party but weren’t violent themselves,” Rubio told ABC on Sunday. 

Rubio seems to be ignoring the fact that Muslims around the world have condemned the attacks in Paris.

At the Democratic debate on Saturday, Clinton responded to Rubio's comments, saying that she felt it was against the U.S.'s best interests to argue about whether or not all Muslims were on one side or another. 

She noted that George W. Bush expressed a similar sentiment after the attacks on 9/11. According to the Washington Times, Bush said, "Islam is peace" and called for unity among Americans of all creeds.