getting ready for college life
The following post is sponsored by Sears but even so, all the opinions written here are my own.
I live near a college campus so even though I no longer have to worry about exams, professors or making it to the early morning lectures on time, I’m well aware of when fall semester is about to begin. That’s when 20,000 or so students all converge back into town after a long summer break. I still remember those harried days of my freshman year, trying hard to get accustomed to all the changes and new experiences. I especially remember “dorm life” being a real eye-opener for this sheltered boy. Yup, definitely an “education” on ALL fronts, to say the least.
In any case, the folks at Sears know how hectic it can be to get all set for college and have put together a great new website called CampusReady to help make the transition into college life as smooth as possible. They’ve thoughtfully placed helpful tips and recommended product info all in one easy to find page. The Dorm Room link features all the necessary items that a modern day student will need including coffee makers, bike rack, storage containers and computer monitors. The Interactive Checklist breaks the necessities into categories which can help parents and students list things out for their next shopping trip. If you don’t like “lists”, use the Shop by Need link to bring up items associated with “eating”, “sleeping”, “studying”, “playing” or “cleaning”. I like their money sense page where students will find practical advice on spending wisely and saving money. The last link on the CampusReady site is the fill my closet link which showcases the best apparel for today’s collegiate.
Oh and to make it even easier to connect with students, Sears has opened CampusReady on Facebook as well. The all new facebook app lets students design their ideal dorm room and also features a gift registry so that all their friends and family know exactly what they need.
and for all of us parents worried about covering our children’s tuition, Sears and Upromise are giving away a total of $25,000 in a brand new sweepstakes. Enter for your chance to win at sears.com/campusready.
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