Valentines Day on a College Student Budget

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we expect many of you are still searching for the perfect way to surprise your loved one. We also know that, as college students, your wallet might not that large. That’s okay - we’ve all been there. Luckily, we’ve compiled some great last minute options to crush Valentine’s Day on a college budget. You can use your $10 signupbonus for†¦ You can spend some time preparing your favorite foods and take your Valentine to the park for a nice picnic. It might sound cliche, but a nice, relaxing afternoon can really make for a nice date. You can also spend a nice evening out at your favorite dessert spot, grab a milkshake, and ask for an extra straw. Take a hint from Lady and the Tramp - sharing a shake is pretty cute. Last but not least, you can do what we all love to do at heart: grab some ice cream and turn on your favorite romantic movie. After a long week of classes, you deserve some relaxation time. For $50†¦ You can snuggle up at the movies and watch the most recent Nicholas Sparks movie, The Choice. It’ll never be The Notebook, but give it a shot! If you want the date to be a little bit more hands on head to your local Color Me Mine for some arts and crafts. If you really know the way to someone’s heart, you’ll know it’s through food. You may not be able to wine and dine them, but all you can eat and drink restaurants are always a fun option. For $150†¦ You can really splurge on a night out and hit the nicest restaurant in town (okay, maybe not the nicest). Dress up and look nice for a great wine and dine at a local steakhouse.If you’re looking for something stress relieving, book a couples massage at the spa. It’s a great way to wind down and ease the stress of all the hard work you’ve been doing at school. Want to do something more upbeat and fun? Snag some last minute tickets to a concert in your area. Listening to great music and hanging out with your Valentine is surely a great way to spend the evening. Want to treat your special someone? Don’t forget to apply for ’s$5,000 scholarship!Sign up nowand answer our simple question, and you’ll be entered to win. If you’re looking for help on your applications or admissions essays,search our databaseof students to find one just like you. You can see their stats, essays, and advice on how to get in!

How to Keep from Getting Hurt - Learn More About How to Avoid Negative Body Talk

How to Keep from Getting Hurt - Learn More About How to Avoid Negative Body TalkBody language communication has become a popular topic among psychotherapists, but what exactly is it? Is it an accurate indicator of how others perceive you?It's not really just a representation of one's cultural background. It is something else, which reflects not only what you are like, but also where you come from and how you interact with others. If you study a group of people, what they say about you is of paramount importance to the success of your life.Studying ethnically diverse samples of college students, we found that the people who said the most negative things about their fellow students were usually those who themselves said the most positive things about their peers. The people who said the most positive things about their peers were the people who said the most negative things about their peers. The opposite occurred when comparing those who said 'not so good' to those who said 'good.' We all know that how we feel about other people is not always based on the reality of their behavior.Having a positive body talk can save a lot of suffering. By teaching body language to college students, we can encourage and equip them to prevent the destructive way of thinking that results in negative body talk.As an example, you should know that when you approach someone, you should keep talking as if you want to be there. And when you are talking, you should use your whole body. You should not hide your emotions and you should act like you want to be there, if you really wanted to be there.Knowing that body language is as real as body language, if you actually feel good about yourself, you will speak with confidence. If you are embarrassed or 'uncomfortable' about yourself, you will tend to talk less and be more concerned about the opinion of others. If you truly love who you are and know that you are worth something, you will speak more confident, and you will never use body lang uage to hide yourself.All this knowledge about the effect of negative body talk will not only help you communicate more effectively, but also help you to avoid offending others, and giving them pain and confusion, and so on. In the long run, that is a sure way to find a more fulfilling life. And you will not have to worry about what other people think. Just learn more about what their thoughts are, and stay away from negative body talk, and you'll be a better person.