Sliding Into DMs and Into Lifelong Friendships: Finding Your College Roommate in 2025
Finding a college roommate in 2025 feels a lot like online dating, but for twin XL beds and mini fridges. It’s awkward, nerve-wracking, and kind of weird—but also, it’s where the magic begins. I remember messaging girls on Facebook back in 2013, unsure what to say, wondering if we’d vibe. Some convos went nowhere, but a few led to friendships that are still going strong today—some of those same girls even stood beside me at my wedding in 2024. So to the Class of 2029: send the DM. Post the intro. You never know where one message might take you.
8 Therapist-Backed Tips to Manage Anxiety & Stress in College
College can be an incredible time of growth—but it can also be a lot.
Between academic pressure, social shifts, and the whole figuring-out-who-you-are thing, it’s no wonder so many college students feel overwhelmed.
This post breaks down 8 practical, realistic ways to manage anxiety and stress while in college—whether you’re mid-semester meltdown or just trying to stay ahead of burnout. These are the tools I wish more students had in their back pocket.