Finding foods other than ramen noodles and energy drinks on a college budget can seem impossible. Services like DoorDash and Uber Eats are easy options, but their expensive service fees add up fast. While your experience as a Saint Rose student is designed to enrich you with the knowledge that you’ll need for a prosperous future, there are some lessons…
Category: College Transition Tips
Advice for incoming students from a graduating senior
In August 2019, I started my first year at The College of Saint Rose. Now, I’m a senior graduating in May. I’ve learned so much over the last four years, but there are so many things I wish I knew before I came to college. Being the oldest sibling in my family, I am the first one to go to…
How to get ready to live with a roommate
Are you a first-year student coming to Saint Rose who’s worried about living with someone new? Maybe you’ve never shared a room with someone other than a sibling or friend at a sleepover before, or maybe you’re just nervous about starting the next big chapter in your life. Although this new experience can be scary, you don’t need to worry.…
Three ways to avoid procrastinating as a college student
Sometimes, being in college can feel like a full time job full of stress and anxiety. There are important deadlines, difficult assignments, and sometimes there are subjects that do not particularly interest you. You might put off starting your homework because of many things: you could be burned out, have a heavy course load, a job, or other tasks that…
Five tips for staying organized in college
Do you usually procrastinate your assignments until the last minute? Do you have trouble keeping your assignments organized? Saint Rose is here to help! As we finish the first month of the spring semester, you may notice an increase in your workload. Now that syllabus week is over, it’s time to start preparing for the rest of the semester. Well,…