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10 Things You Can Expect From Your College Roommate(s)

There are lots of things about starting college that are enough to cause even the most stalwart amongst the incoming freshmen to cringe. Perhaps one of the most daunting aspects about starting your college career is the fact you'll be moving in with someone (or more than one, depending on housing situations) that you've never met. Most colleges require that freshmen live in the dorms during their freshmen year and will assign roommates which means you'll probably wind up living with people you have no idea of. These will often be people somewhat similar in backgrounds, but not always. You could wind up living with people of different ethnicities, different religious backgrounds, different lifestyles and more than likely, different interests and goals. Admittedly, they'll be just as nervous as you are and have just as many questions about living with you as you have about living with them. So, what can you expect with a roommate in a situation like this? ...

The Extra Costs of a College Education: Breakdown 2013

Getting your child to class on time made the last three years of high school feel like a root canal every day. Finally, your child graduated and the future is looking bright. Your college-bound teen is excited about living the college life and you want him to have all the comforts of home, away from home. Planning for that comfort starts now, before you ever click a mouse or pull the credit card from your wallet. Prepare a budget before you start spending so you do not purchase uneccessary items. Involve your teenager in the budgeting process so they better understand how to save money while away from home. Here is a quick overview of average colleges expenses you can expect and ways to keep some money in your pocket as you shop. Textbooks: $1,100 per year The interest on student loans doubled recently, tuition prices continue to grow and the cost of textbooks grows faster than any other college expense. According to the College Board , financial aid pays all b...

Twin XL Coupon Codes

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Where to Buy Twin XL Bedding

The average American back to college shopper will spend over $900 per student and a big part of that cost is college bedding. Finding college bedding can be difficult with not many stores carrying much selection if any in the twin XL size. If you are looking for a store where you can find twin XL bedding, here are a few of the best places.  TwinXL.com Better bedding to choose from and a larger selection. When it comes to twin XL bedding, TwinXL.com is king. With the largest selection of twin xl sheets, bedding sets, mattress pads and a number of other hard to find accessories TwinXL.com can't be beat. Only a handful of brands make sheets and comforters to fit the extra-long twin and they have all the brands that do in one place. The colors and styles along with the quality of bedding available makes them the market leader. Find what you are looking for from the budget shopper looking for cheap sheets to the high thread count Egyptian cotton connoisseur, to a variety of ot...