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Creating a smart financial plan now will pay off later in life. Learn about credit scores, line items, and online resources that will make balancing your budget easier.

Greek life can bring new friends and career opportunities, but pledging isn't for everyone. Here's how to weigh the pros and cons.

Your school has assigned you to live with a total stranger freshman year. What should you say when your first meet your roommate?

Is it more important to fulfill core requirements or cultivate new interests? Learn how to create a stimulating and smart curriculum.

Setting realistic expectations about making time to talk and sharing new experiences on social media will help you smoothly transition into freshman year of college.

From David Beckham to Duchess Kate: ten things to look out for at tonight's Olympics Opening Ceremony. [E!]What are the questions that every first-time voter should be able to answer? [USA Today]Learn how to prepare...

Learn how online shopping destinations that offer flash sales are faring in the marketplace. [NY Times]Voldemort! Mary Poppins! Oliver! Spoilers for tomorrow's Olympics Opening Ceremony. [Buzzfeed]Discover which apps are best for finding new places to...

Choosing the right classes, bonding with your host family, and reaching out to locals will help you optimize your time living in a foreign country.

Tennis champ Rafael Nadal backed out of the Olympics due to a knee injury. [CNN]Foursquare launched a new feature called Local Updates, which allows your favorite businesses to reach out to you directly about deals. [Fast Company]Feminist blogger and author...

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sets a travel record.

Through speaking up about poverty and body-image issues, Olympic weightlifter Sarah Robles has rallied supporters and fundraisers.

Who What Wear and The Coveteur take a peek inside Teen Vogue Beauty and Health Director Eva Chen's fabulous office.

ChickRx offers a new, easy way to get health advice specifically geared towards women.

U.S. colleges are now more international than ever. [NY Times]Girls' anxiety about math may actually be negatively impacting their performances on tests. [BuzzFeed]Feeling burnt out? Learn the pros and cons of taking a gap year...

Getting trashed on weekends and at parties may seem like harmless fun, but social drinking can quickly spiral out of control.

Attention college students! Learn how to ace graduate school entrance exams. [Her Campus]Emerging fashion designers are using Kickstarter to fund their businesses. [NY Times]Can you hear me now? Find out how to impress an employer during a phone interview. [USA...

Networking can feel forced. Learn how to stay in touch with your professional contacts, including your professors and internship mentors. [Her Campus]Twitter is making the 2012 election process more accessible and personal than ever-- find out how you can get involved. [USA Today]Cher Horowitz...