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Anne Marie says
I love the up and up disinfecting wipes.
Ali Childs says
I think the best cleaning tip we ever had was to make a weekly chore chart. Each week, one girl was in charge of cleaning a different area of the apt. Then every Saturday morning we would all do our specific chore. The next week we would have a different area assigned to us. Kept it pretty fair and pretty clean. 🙂
Aunt Marti says
The best advice was from my mother: First thing, make the bed. Before you unpack *anything.* That way, when you’re too tired to continue, you have a freshly-made bed to crawl into!
lesley says
my mom taught me at an early age how to do laundry, drive a stick shift and use an alarm clock (along with other things) so i would have skills to take care of myself once i reached high school.
LINDA says
HI, my favorites are the disinfecting wipes!
Thanks for sharing!
Kelly D says
The best tip I received was to join clubs to meet people.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydinpa/status/509046506402230272
Kate says
To not let things go with your roommate — things that are a little annoying in the first week of living together will be SUPER GRATING by the end of the year.
Mami2jcn says
To not neglect my nutrition is what my mother told me. I wish I had listened! When I was in college I would skip meals a lot and I actually got hepatitis and mono and had to spend 6 weeks in bed.
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/509077240215138304
Jessica To says
The best tip I got was to try to take some classes you enjoy along with the ones that you have to take!
Nicole says
My advice is stay focused and organized, don’t let anything overwhelm you, being dedicated pays off.
Nicole says
tweet-https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/509107995502850048
Elena says
My Mom’s advice was to make sure I get enough sleep.
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/509125240140488704
Natalie Yarbrough says
The best tip I ever received when I went to college was to not stay up too late and get plenty of sleep!
Natalie Yarbrough says
I tweeted under @yarbr012: https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/509132023966212096.
Allison C says
Best tips I got were to buy cheap flip flops and wear them everywhere in the dorms (and showers) and to drink water. The latter I forgot to do often, but when I did I felt significantly better after a night of drinking.
heather says
For those going off to college the best tip I gave was don’t feel overwhelmed pace yourself.
Vincent says
The best tip I heard was get a washable duvet cover for your bed, because with so much activity (eating, studying, visiting) going on in a small dorm room, they can get dirty easily and it’s much easier to wash a cover than having to take a giant comforter to the laundromat to find a big washer!
Vincent says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/509185019055570944
jennifer banyay says
the best tip I received was to live on the top floor of a dorm without an elevator so i would get lots of exercise going up and down the stairs!!
Robin says
I actually have a college freshmen this fall and I told him to choose his friends wisely.
livivua says
Keep your dorm room locked at all times even when you are in the room and don’t invite anyone up to your room
livivua says
https://twitter.com/vivaciousgold/status/509371408380469249 tweeted
Krissy says
Do something other than studying – join a club, sports, volunteer, get a job….something to keep you balanced and to make you manage your time well.
Lisa Brown says
Tip: eat well and get enough sleep
steven weber says
I would tell them drink lots of water and don’t burn out.. college is expensive Im not paying for you to go drink!
CHERIE says
I too have a child in college, I would say, “Call your mom!!” She loves you!!!
And my advice would be to keep your humor! College is stressful, take time to laugh! It relieves so much stress!! If that means playing games, or going to movies or hanging with friends??!! Find a way to laugh 🙂
You truly will look back on your college days with much fondness!!
Dana says
Some of the best advice I received was to get involved in a few activities — not so many that I’d be overwhelmed, but enough to meet people and keep from becoming homesick.
Madeline says
The best tip my parents gave me was to eat breakfast. I didn’t follow it at first but when I started getting up early enough for the cafeteria breakfast, it really helped my hunger and energy for the day.
Madeline says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/509650666931761152
sandra says
live on campus
Leigh Anne Borders says
My best advice is to do a little everyday and to let it pile up. Easy steps like spraying after showering, using wipes on surfaces, etc..
Leigh Anne Borders says
https://twitter.com/laborders2000/status/509770491679490049
Julie Wood says
The mini fridge can not hold a lot of food, but make sure to eat a healthy diet in college. Get fruit, yogurt and healthy energy bars. Make sure and eat healthy while in college. This will make it easier fighting colds and flu. Also, keep the hand sanitizer with you in case you can not get to the bathroom. And wipe down everything with disinfecting wipes daily.
Julie Wood says
https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/510059431518683137
Cindy A. says
Use oven cleaner to clean the oven and the shower. Works like a charm!
Cindy A. says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/normawatson/status/510160398461714432
Cindy says
Try to plan and organize the night before for the next day.
Cindy says
https://twitter.com/benz1171/status/510199421464629249
DESIREE H says
The best tip I received was to not overeat because you WILL gain the “freshman 10” 10 lbs of weight gain from just eating bad !!
I ate bad, but I did not overeat. I also ran every day. 🙂
DESIREE H says
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/heavensangel238/status/510507082118733824
Jessica Beard says
The best tip I got was to make sure I ate well and got rest. With classes and meeting new people, it was difficult to make it a priority, but it was so important!
Jessica Beard says
https://twitter.com/JBeard25/status/510568295540736000
Lauren says
The best tip I got was to do a semester of study abroad. I studied for a semester in London, and loved it!
Beth Berger says
The best tip I received when moving into my first dorm was to make my bed every day. In such a small living space it set the tone for the day and the room to keep the bed nice and tidy (and bonus: lots of throw pillows so the bed could double as a couch for friends dropping by!).
Ashley H says
My best tip was don’t take Friday classes if you can help it!
Jessica w says
to take schooling one day at a time, they will overwhelm you in the beginning, but you can do it.
Jessica w says
I tweeted too https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/510942575118024704
Janice Cooper says
The best tip my mom told me was to not skip breakfast. In fact she used to make me breakfast until she remarried and I left home and when I used to skip breakfast I paid the price by feeling dizzy and impatient during the day.
Janice Cooper says
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/511253161118412801
D Schmidt says
We use a variety of Up&Up items in our home but my favorite are their freezer bags, trash bags and toilet bowl cleaner!
D Schmidt says
The best advice I was given is to focus on myself and not obsess about what everyone else is doing.
D Schmidt says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/511314958974320640
Jessie C. says
The best advice I got from my parents is to always have breakfast, no matter what.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/511359796486754305
Kelly Brown says
I love the baby wipes for my classroom. They are awesome!
Kelly Brown says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/kellybb31/status/511453806161174528
Elle says
The best tip I got was that the first year is a learning experience and to not feel like you have to do all the ‘right’ things and make all the ‘right choices’ – just do what you want and figure things out.
Elle says
https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/511607078066978816
Lee says
The best tip college tip someone gave me was to browse through the chapter summaries of the textbook at the beginning of the semester.
Lee says
tweeted at
https://twitter.com/leedhowell/status/511675794276753408
latanya says
get involved in an organization that interests you
latanya says
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/511679029544366080
One Frugal Girl says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/511717769956818944
One Frugal Girl says
I like their baby wipes!
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
Kimmy Ripley says
My daughter is only 4 years-old but my best advice for her would be to make sure she studies hard like I did. I had a full tuition scholarship and never paid a penny towards college. I hope she can do the same.
Katherine says
Work hard but take a break~
Katherine says
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/512000050289852416
courtney b says
probably not to be a slob! 🙂 but that’s hard to tell college kids! that’s the best i got! lol
courtney b says
tweet
https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/512034646742151168
Cheryl says
Hmmm, well my kids did college from home and when I went no one gave me any advice! I would say work hard and play hard — study first but enjoy these last years before huge life responsibilities begin.
amy pugmire says
I was told to work hard for everything and to appreciate the small things, be appreciative of help and to study hard and stand up for who I am.
amy pugmire says
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/512293016829042688
anna pry says
best advice i received was to live within my means in college and not get into unnecessary debt pryfamily5@gmail.com
anna pry says
i tweeted https://twitter.com/thepryfamily5/status/513507115101474816 pryfamily5@gmail.com
Erika says
When my kids do go to college someday, I’ll tell them to wait to get married until they’re done!
chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com
Samantha Daleo says
The best tip I gave my son when he went to college was to get involved in as many things as his studies would allow. That is the quickest way to make friends and learn the ins and outs.
Samantha Daleo says
TWEET!
https://twitter.com/samdaleo/status/514056441422819328
Debra C says
Study and work hard.
BusyWorkingMama says
I received a lot of tips about laundry. I hadn’t ever done my own, and it helped to figure out the process!
rachel says
Do a little every day — then you won’t be overwhelmed!
Angel Jacklyn says
TWITTERED https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/515278387917516800
Angel Jacklyn says
THE BEST TIP I EVER RECEIVED WAS TO USE THOSE SPACE STORAGE BAGS THAT YOU SUCK THE AIR OUT OF WHEN YOU PACK! afjackly @ oakland . edu
Tina M says
Just try to be yourself and work hard.
Tina M says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/515298396899250177
Rebecca says
The best tip is to not wait until the last minute to get assignments done. Stay on top of your requirements.
Anne says
The best tip I know of for young people going off to college is to move off-campus as soon as possible. Use that time to learn about living on your own (and with your flatmates) as well as learning all you can in your classes.
Anne says
Here’s the link to my tweet about your post and the Target promotion:
https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/516210211413958656
Nicole says
The best tip I received was to join campus organizations right away, as it was the easiest way to make friends and feel at home on campus.
Deb Anderson says
Definitely to keep lots of disinfectant spray and wipes handy. Germs get spread far and wide and FAST!
Susan Smith says
Our son just went off to college and I told him to go to his classes.
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/518153690633355264
Kayte CookWatts says
Best advice was have fun, have confidence, try new things!
Stephanie Phelps says
The best advise I got was to rest and eat well! Do not try to do all night and ask for help when you need it!
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/518541823581499392
Gina M says
The best tip I received was to learn how to cook simple meals with few ingredients to save money!
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Gina M says
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/519272897614188544
Cheryl W says
The advice I gave my son is to pray for a roommate that was also a clean freak. He has always keep his room super tidy. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Cheryl W says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/HeartnSoulmom/status/519310829389623296
Denise L says
Sounds corny and maybe not the kind of tip you’re looking for, but I told my daughter to be herself…people will love her 🙂
Denise L says
tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/519942394804858880
Norma says
My dad told me to take chances!
LAMusing says
best tip I got was to follow my dreams.
maria cantu says
Wash your hands often.
Nan says
Clean a little every day…don’t wait until Saturday.
Eugenie says
The best college tip I recieved was to do internships to make connections.
Eugenie says
I tweeted at
https://twitter.com/wizardewu/status/521139963900207104
Dee says
Best tip is to do laundry every week so it doesn’t add up each week 🙂
Dee says
tweeted https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/521176001716314112
shelly peterson says
I didn’t go to college and my kids went to college local and were still at home. So I don’t have a college tip. but I would tell them that disinfecting wipes will be your best friend when it comes to cleaning.
cshell090869 at aol dot com
shelly peterson says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/521259946688528386
cshell090869 at aol dot com
Aurelie Red says
Hi, my mum told me to do what I loved and not to forget to clean up !
Aurelie Red says
My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/521623493931454465
Lisa Brown says
my tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/523443335910805504
Kerry says
Best tip was to relax and enjoy it because it will go so fast!
Julie Wood says
When I started as a freshman, my mom told me to make sure that you are always organized because it will make school so much easier. And it did!
Julie Wood says
https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/523461336324255746
kjasus says
best advice i was given: don’t hide in your dorm. go out and be somewhere to meet new people and make friends.
kjasus says
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/523464066472607744
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/523543315493318656
Erica Best says
my best tip i got before i went away was make a list of things u use on a daily bases and then pack them
Erica Best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/523883845989322752
Debbie B says
always do your best in whatever you do
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet here: https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/524022418877083648
Rebecca Graham says
I told my son when he went off to college not to sign up for any credit cards.
Rebecca Graham says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/524047760312393728
Betty C says
The best cleaning tip I got was not to worry about anyone else’s space but keep my own clean.
Betty C says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/524583070381268992
angie says
The best tip that I got when going off to college was to always walk with a buddy. Girls don’t realize how dangerous college campuses can be. There is a false sense of security for sure.
angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/524619460406042624
ewhatley says
best advice I gave was to soak it in and enjoy every minute
Shannon says
The best advice was bringing your laundry home is cheaper than popping quarters in the machines.
Carmen N says
Don’t spend all your time in classes/studying – spend time with others and get involved in activities.
Neiddy says
Don’t let your assignments pile up and wait til the last minute.
Neiddy says
tweeted -https://twitter.com/neiddy_ruiz/status/524784754902982656
Thomas Murphy says
Clean and sanitize your room.
Mami2jcn says
The best advice was to get plenty of rest.
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/525048451852034049
Tabathia B says
Study and not party
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/525053671554310144
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Elena says
The best tip is to get enough rest every night and don’t stay up late
Elena says
tweet-https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/525060115297099777
Ellie Wright says
The best tip was to enjoy the experience because it will be over before you know it.
Ellie Wright says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/525060654114156544
Birdiebee says
The best tip I gave my kids when they went off to college is to don’t slough off on your studies as well as don’t get caught up in the party life as these both can end your college days.
Birdiebee says
Tweeted.
https://twitter.com/birdiebee52/status/525085596218167300
Maureen says
My parents told me to open myself to the opportunities out there. (I was shy).
Sonya Morris says
My best cleaning tip so far for my daughter that just started college would be to not wait until it gets too bad. I have seen some of the other rooms in her suite and I am proud of her and her roomate for keeping their room so tidy when I know they are both busy girls!
Lisa Brown says
i told my kids to get enough sleep, eat regularly, and make study the priority, not partying.
LaTanya says
not to get a credit card
LaTanya says
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/526790799871053824
Aleksandra Nearing says
My best tips were related to laundry since I had never done my own before. I did, of course, learn the hard way with a red shirt in a load of whites!
Deborah Anderson says
Best tip was keep plenty of waterless antibacterial hand gel and lots of disinfectant wipes and spray. I got into the habit then and I’ve never got out of it. It keeps me and my family healthy when it seems the whole world around us is coming down with something contagious.
Ashley Tucker says
Best tip somebody gave me was to not sign up for credit cards.
Ashley Tucker says
Please disregard first tweet corrected link- https://twitter.com/ajoy1332/status/533925916464795648
Annette says
Best tip: Immerse yourself in all the university has to offer.
Annette says
https://twitter.com/ThatTuxedoCat/status/536218634037645312
Judi says
This is a very clever idea for college kids! I have a daughter leaving in the fall. I’d like to make a check,list for her. Is the link still available?
Pam says
Best advice was if you want to meet your people, you have to put yourself out there! Join clubs, do infra mural sports etc.