CL’s Top Ten Things to Do Before Summer Ends!

August is right around the corner, which means it is almost time to go back to school. Some of you classy co-eds are super excited to be headed back to your university to reunite with friends and college life. Others are dreading heading back to exams and all-nighters. Either way, you should definitely be enjoying your last few weeks of summer! Read on for CL’s top ten fun things to do before heading back to school.

1. Go to a landmark/site unique to the place you’re at for the summer. Take advantage of wherever you are by going to a museum, park or restaurant that’s only in your city.

2. Shop around for a first-weekend outfit. You know how you used to have a first-day-of-school outfit? Well, in college that equates to a first-weekend outfit. Remember to pick something classy that shows off your summer tan!

3. Plan a final “hurrah” weekend trip with your friends! Pick somewhere not too far away, and take a little trip before you start getting bogged down with back-t0-school packing.

4. Get some cute dorm gear. Be sure to check out Room It Up and Dorm Smart for your dorm and apartment shopping.

5. Start the school year fresh with a haircut. This will save you the challenge of finding a salon near your university.

6. Spend at least one day at the pool, the lake or the beach. (Do all three if possible!) Do I really need to explain why spending the day in the water and the sun is a fabulous idea?

7. Go on a “date” with people you won’t be seeing during the school year. Whether it’s your internship buddies or your high school best friend who goes to a different college, try to squeeze in a goodbye dinner before you part ways.

8. If you’re home, make sure to have at least one family meal before you leave. You’re going to be gone for a while, so the least you can do is commit to a couple of hours of quality family time.

9. Grab an ice cream cone, and eat it outside. Ice cream in the summertime is just a little bit better! (I am a huge sucker for chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.)

10. Learn how to change a tire. A lot of us drive a long ways to get to school. If I ever got a flat tire, I would call my parents or a close guy friend, whoever was closest. Not very independent of me! I have vowed to learn how to change one before I leave for school. This CL article is a great resource on learning how to change a tire.

Carli Christain is a junior at Kansas State University majoring in Spanish and taking pre-pharmacy requirements with the intent of going to pharmacy school. She absolutely cannot wait to get back to school but loves summertime!

Sunday Is National Parents’ Day – Do Something!

In 1994, the fourth Sunday of every July was established as Parents’ Day. According to the Parents’ Day website, the original National Parents’ Day legislation said the day is all about “recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children.” Think of what your parents have done for you. Even though they may annoy us, ask way too many questions and seem overly concerned about little things, most parents have put a lot of time, effort and love into the raising of their children.

This Sunday, July 24, is the day to repay (just a little bit!) your parents back for the last 20 years. One of the best parts about this is that even a small token of appreciation will probably be greatly appreciated by your parents. So, go on, choose one of these easy gifts and make your parents’ day!

Time: This one is the easiest, but also potentially the hardest. What do your parents love to do? My mom loves to garden, and while it is not on my Top Ten of favorite things to do, I (very) occasionally weed and transplant flowers because she loves sharing her favorite thing with me. Caddy for your dad, go antiquing with your mom, help your dad build that bookshelf. If your parents are doing something they love on Sunday, ask to join them!

Food: Think of all the food your parents have paid for over your life. Probably it’s a lot. Now think of how cool it would be to go out to dinner or lunch and treat your parents? Most likely, they will be amazed your off to pay. (If you have siblings, talk with them about splitting the bill.) If you’ve got an unpaid internship and other poor college kid woes, go the cheaper route by making them a meal. You can really go all out with this – appetizers, salad, entrée and, of course, dessert. They will be equally amazed!

Fun: You ask them if they want to do something fun, expenses on you. The invitation alone will most likely be enough for them to say yes! For those of you with an a summer paycheck: go bowling, play putt-putt, go to the movies, go roller skating, head to the zoo orout a play at your local music theatre. For those of you without a summer paycheck: ask for a family game night, do a puzzle, go on a family walk/bike ride, go fishing, start a game of basketball/football/ladder golf or have a movie marathon.

Conversation: What to do if your parents are hundreds of miles away? Give them a call. Have your normal conversation, but then make it a little longer by saying something short and sweet at the end: “Hey [parent], I just wanted to say thanks for everything you’ve done for me. I found out today is National Parents’ Day, and I just wanted to let you know that I really do appreciate you.” If it applies, have that parent pass the phone to the other, so you can thank them both. That’s it. Fifteen seconds to let your parents know you truly do value what they’ve done for you. (I’m more of a letter gal, so writing a letter or sending a card – even if it’ll be late now! – is totally acceptable.)

Note: This does not necessarily apply to just moms and dads. Stepmoms, stepdads, mentors, anyone who has acted as a parent in your life would love to hear from you!

Carli Christain is a junior at Kansas State University majoring in Spanish and taking care of pre-pharmacy requirements with the intent of going to pharmacy school. She has her mom’s temperament (but not her long legs), her dad’s talent for storytelling (but not his cool hazel eyes) and her stepdad’s love for fun and jokes.

Classy Kansas Gals Prove Your Most Feared College Myths Untrue: Part 2

Hello again, classy incoming freshmen! In my article from last week, five wonderful girls from Kansas unveiled stereotypical college myths that turned out to be completely untrue for them. This week, I have four more fabulous co-eds from Kansas and their advice on a college myth. At the end, I reveal what I was most afraid of going into freshman year! Read on to see what college myths these Kansas gals proved untrue their freshman year.

Myth: You are going to have nothing in common with your potluck roommate. WRONG! You might just make a new great friend, says Allie D.

Going potluck on a roommate doesn’t always turn out bad. I didn’t know my roommate going into the year, and the first time I met Abby was when I got there the first day. Honestly, we just fit really well together. We are both so different but I’ve never felt like I couldn’t be myself with her. We didn’t hang out with the same people. I feel like because we weren’t around each other 24/7, we never got tired of each other and coming to our room was always a comfortable break from everything else. We would watch movies almost every night before we went to bed and even watched all 7 seasons of Boy Meets World. I will remember my freshman year as an amazing start to my college career. I have never had so much fun, and hopefully the good times will continue to roll!

Allie D., Emporia State University ‘14

Myth: It is going to be impossible to make new friends. WRONG! All the other freshman students are in your same position! Do campus activities that interest you and meet everyone who lives on your floor, says Kelby D.

Going into my freshman year of college, I thought I was going to be friendless. I didn’t know how to make a new friend without sounding creepy. I was very concerned that if I asked for someone’s number they would automatically think I was “hitting” on them. Because of this, I participated in Rush Week. However, I decided sorority life was not for me. (I have stil made so many friends who are involved in the Greek system!) Most of the friends I made freshman year lived in my dorm. The best way to make friends is to get involved in anything that interests you! Also, meet everyone who lives on the same floor as you in your dorm. Once I realized everyone was in the same position as me, it was easy to make new friends!

Kelby D., Kansas State University ‘13

Myth: All sorority girls are ditzy princesses, and sororities are a waste of money and time. WRONG! Sororities are all about scholarship, philanthropy, sisterhood and having a whole lot of fun, says Robyn D.

I thought of sorority girls as ditzy valley girls who are daddy’s little princesses and didn’t want to join because of it. I was completely wrong! I decided to go Greek at Wichita State and absolutely love it. My sisters are wonderful. One of the best parts of Greek life is the sorority mom system. My sorority mom is my best friend and mentor!  She, along with all of my other sisters, I can call at moment’s notice for anything, good or bad. Scholarship and philanthropy are just as important as sisterhood! Academics and grades are a huge focus of sororities – both semesters last year my house had a cumulative GPA of over 3.3. The philanthropy of my chapter, Heather’s Camp, is something I love about my sorority. We work with visually impaired children, and I love to see how much we impact them, not only with our money but with our time and talents! I am not only proud to be a sorority girl, but honored. I take great pride in my chapter and do my best to uphold our values.

Robyn D., Wichita State University ‘14

Myth:  The first friends you make, good or bad, are the friends you’re stuck with the next four years. WRONG! If you make a new friend who turns out to be not so great, don’t stress about it! Realize that one bad egg is simply one at a college of thousands, says Emma S.

College is a big step towards the impending reality of independent adulthood. As an adult, there will be times when you’re just not compatible with someone, may it be a co-worker, neighbor, or that one cashier at the grocery store. During those times, it’s usually better for both parties to just walk away (or in an extreme neighbor’s case, move away). It is important to be confident enough to trust your friend-making abilities, but when a bad egg slips through, don’t blame yourself! Recognize that if this friendship moved on any further, it would only end in crying and Facebook blocking. Two things no one wants those first crucial weeks into college. Basically, if it’s not going to work out, you’re not stuck with that person. It’s not high school. Simply move on and dwell on the fact that (if you go to a state school like myself) there are 25,000 potential candidates just outside your Coms class waiting to call you “friend.”

Emma S., University of Kansas ‘13

A Christmas party sophomore year with some people who lived on my floor freshman year! These people are some of the greatest people around! (I’m all the way to the right on the second row.)

The myths I was most afraid of: What wasn’t I afraid of? I worried about being a loner, about whether to join a sorority or not and whether my major was what I really wanted to do when I “grew up.” I worried about if I was going to have time for both studying and having fun, whether or not I would gain the dreaded Freshman 15 and, of course, about college boys and how to handle them. Bottom line: I worried way too much. I have absolutely wonderful friends, and I didn’t gain the Freshman 15. I have a 4.0, and I manage to squeeze in lots of fun with my friends. I’m still trying to figure out what I want to do with my life, and I’m still not sure how to handle college boys. But most importantly, I am having the time of my life! And really, no matter what your worries about college are, these are going to be some of the best years of your life. So enjoy.

Carli Christain is a junior in public relations and Spanish at Kansas State University. Some of my favorites are pretty shoes, comfortable sweatpants, Harry Potter and Google. I was super nervous/excited for freshman year, but it turned out to be one of the best years of my life! (Sophomore year gave it a run for its money.) Can’t wait to see what junior year will bring!

Classy Kansas Gals Prove Your Most Feared College Myths Untrue: Part 1

Attention classy incoming freshman: it’s time to stop stressing so much about the upcoming move to your university! If you’re anything like I was, you’ve made way too many lists and obsessed over way too many things at this point. You’re anxious, nervous and, most importantly, really, super excited for college. The good news is that thousands and thousands of girls are in your same exact shoes. The even better news? Thousands and thousands of girls have been in your same exact shoes and went on to have a fabulous freshman year!

To ease your worries, some classy gals from Kansas have each given advice concerning a stereotypical college myth that affected them their freshman year. Look out for part two to come out next week, which will feature more fantastic Kansas gals – and I’ll reveal what thing(s) I was most nervous about freshman year!

Myth: You need to bring your entire wardrobe. WRONG! Just pack the essentials, says Nicole N.

Don’t try to bring your entire wardrobe. I made the mistake of bringing way too much clothes. Only bring clothes that you know you will wear. In college, it is perfectly acceptable to wear Nike shorts/yoga pants and a t-shirt to class every day. No one will judge you for not dressing up! However, don’t forget to bring nicer clothes for going out or for professional situations. Also, don’t forget rainboots and an umbrella! They are invaluable for rainy days on campus.

Nicole N., University of Kansas ‘14

Myth: Every potluck roommate is going to be a nightmare. WRONG! But be open-minded and willing to communicate, says Tara A.

Potluck. It’s a dreaded word associated with dorms. Everyone avoids it, but most people still find themselves experiencing it. Once I got my housing assignment, I looked up my new roomies via Facebook and started an ongoing message about what to bring and getting to know each other. There were a couple issues that came up, but luckily we set ground rules the first week so we knew what we all expected of each other. Potluck, for me, ended up being a great thing. I met two wonderful women, of whom is still my very best friend two years later. I definitely recommend trying different mediums (Facebook, Skype, etc) to get to know your new roomie before move-in, and then setting up rules so that you can understand each other better. If a problem does come up, which will happen, talk it out. Don’t avoid it. Letting it stew for a week or two will just end up in a fight with feelings hurt. The recipe to a good potluck lies with open-mindedness and communication. Not all potluck roommate experiences are bad, and, who knows, you can come out with some great friends like I did!

Tara A., University of Kansas ‘13

Myth: Your dorm décor has to be perfect. WRONG! People will love you for your personality, not your comforter, says Heather H.

Going into my freshman year of college, I was overly concerned about my room decor. How I was going to decorate my dorm room in order to reflect my personality to a T. I was very concerned about this, specifically my bedspread. I went to a ton of stores and looked online for the perfect bedspread. I finally decided on one and convinced my mom that it was the one I HAD to get. Of course, it was one of the most expensive as well. Looking back, I could have been perfectly happy with a much cheaper bedspread…I freaked out way too much! My friends could have cared less what my bedspread looked like. Plus, since my bed was lofted, it was hardly ever seen. People don’t care what decorations you have or your material things. You make friends by just being yourself and having fun!

Heather H., Kansas State University ‘13

Myth: You are going to have absolutely no time for fun because of the academic rigor of your university or major. WRONG! Word hard to play hard, says Meredith S.

A big concern of mine freshman year was balancing the work load of my class schedule. Turns out if you work hard during the week you are also able to play hard on the weekends. As long as you put your best effort forward and try to really learn the material, you’re golden. Another concern of mine was meeting new people, and that is noting to worry about. There are thousands of new freshman with the same concern wanting to make friends too.

Meredith S., University of Kansas School of Nursing ‘13

Myth: You’re not going to be able to make any friends if you don’t join a sorority. WRONG! Deciding whether or not to be in a sorority can be a tough decision. Keep in mind that you shouldn’t join one solely because you’re afraid there’s no other way to make friends, says Stevie K.

The biggest myth that I heard about college was that you have to be in a sorority to make friends. I came to K-State without any of my high school girl friends, and I was really worried about making new friends. My friends’ older sister had told me that she thought it would be pretty difficult to make friends without being Greek. This made me especially nervous because I hadn’t really been interested in joining one. Even so, I decided to go ahead and go through Rush Week and see what being Greek was all about. In the end, I decided that joining a sorority was not for me, but I was able to make some great friends during Rush Week. My now roommates and best friends were actually two girls that I while going through Rush! Plus, I have been able to meet tons of other people through class, work and joining clubs. I definitely do not regret going through Rush, because I met a lot of great girls, but there are so many other ways to meet new people.

Stevie K., Kansas State University ‘13

Carli Christain is a junior in public relations and Spanish at Kansas State University. Some of my favorites are pretty heels, comfortable sweatpants, Harry Potter and Google. I was super nervous/excited for freshman year, but it turned out to be one of the best years of my life! (Sophomore year gives it a run for its money.) Can’t wait to see what junior year will bring!

Down on Love? CL’s Playlist Takes You From Sad to Happy

We’ve all been there: the almost-depressed state you put yourself in because of a relationship gone sour. Classy co-eds know deep down how beautiful, intelligent and fabulous they are, but it can be hard to remember how truly great you are if you’re in a love rut! This CL playlist starts with some sad (and great!) heartbreak songs, but quickly moves to empowering, I-can-do-this songs. Click on the album art to listen to each song!


“Someone Like You,” Adele
Why I chose it: It’s quite possibly the saddest song from Adele, which is no small feat. After this song, here’s nowhere this playlist can go but up!
Best line: “Never mind, I’ll find someone like you. I wish nothing but the best for you, too.”

“Jar of Hearts,” Christina Perri
Why I chose it: Sad and heartfelt lyrics and singing. (And there’s a great Glee cover!)
Best line: “Who do you think you are, running ’round leaving scars?” (Bonus: Click on the picture for, in my opinion, one of the best music videos. It’s choreographed by Stacey Tookey from So You Think You Can Dance.)

“Big Girls Don’t Cry,” Fergie
Why I chose it: Fergie gets personal (and relates to many co-eds by doing so) in this song from her debut solo album The Dutchess.
Best line: “And I’m gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket, but I’ve got to get a move on with my life.”

“Since U Been Gone,” Kelly Clarkson
Why I chose it: Enough with the sad songs! This anthem from the first winner of American Idol has been blared through girls’ speakers since 2004.
Best line: “Since you been gone, I can breathe for the first time. I’m so moving on, yeah, yeah.”

“So What,” Pink
Why I chose it: Pink is the quintessential tough girl, and she doesn’t disappoint with this song!
Best line: “So, so what, I’m still a rock star. I got my rock moves, and I don’t need you.”




“Gives You Hell,” The All-American Rejects
Why I chose it: The only song on this playlist sung by males. It was just too perfect not to put on here!
Best line: “Now you’ll never see what you’ve done to me. You can take back your memories, they’re no good to me.”

“Best Days of Your Life,” Kellie Pickler
Why I chose it: For you country fans out there, this heartbreak song by Kellie Pickler has just enough sass to make it playful and fun.
Best line: “Life with me was a fairy tale love. I was head over heels till you threw away us. And it’s just too bad you’ve already had the best days of your life.”

“King of Anything,” Sara Bareilles
Why I chose it: This song screams independence! Sara Bareilles writes all of her songs with a unique voice that smoothly blends honesty, vulnerability and independence together.
Best line: “I hate to break it to you, babe, but I’m not drowning. There’s no one here to save. Who cares if you disagree? You are not me. Who made you king of anything?”


“One Girl Revolution,” Superchick
Why I chose it: Now we’re getting to the you-are-awesome songs! This song is a pump-up song of mine – I love to listen to it when I run.
Best line: “And I’ll be everything that I want to be. I am confidence in insecurity. I am a voice yet waiting to be heard. I’ll shoot the shot that you hear round the world.”

“Firework,” Katy Perry
Why I chose it: If Katy Perry says you’re a firework, then you’re a firework! This song is all about recognizing your inner beauty and living it up.
Best line: “‘Cause, baby, you’re a firework. Come on show ‘em what you’re worth.”




“Who Says,” Selena Gomez
Why I chose it: This song took the summer by storm. Confession – it was really hard to pick a “best line,” so I chose two!
Best line: “But when it comes to me, I wouldn’t want to be anybody else.” and “Who says you don’t pass the test? Who says you can’t be the best? Who said, who said? Won’t you tell me who said that?”

What’s your go-to empowering song? Leave a comment with your favorite one! No judgement here at College Lifestyles.

CL’s Collection of DIY Beauty Treatments

How would you like to go to a spa and indulge yourself this weekend?  (Is that even a real question?!) Well, if you’re lucky enough to actually be doing that, have fun! But if you’re like me, you’ll be spending money on food and textbooks this summer, not a facial. Don’t let that get you down though. There are tons of easy (and cheap!) homemade beauty recipes perfect for every classy co-ed.

For your face: Everyone’s face deserves tender, love and care on a regular basis. Do yourself a favor and try out one of these face masks! For all skin types: Feel instantly fresher with this oatmeal and yogurt face mask from About.com. The oatmeal and yogurt rejuvenates all skin types. Oily skin: Oily skin has more sebum (the oil that causes acne) than other skin types. The astringent properties of strawberries fight breakouts, so check out this strawberry face mask from Supernatural Botanicals. Dry skin: Try this super easy avocado face mask from About.com to get your skin feeling soft and moisturized!

For your hair: Has all the summer sun and swimming made your hair dry or damaged? Try out this avocado hair mask from eHow Style. Avocados are rich in acids and vitmans that will make your hair soft and shiny.

For your feet: Flip-flops and bare feet on sidewalks can make for some cracked and nasty-looking feet. All of these foot scrubs, courtesy of Skin Care Recipes and Remedies, will make your feet feel wonderful! After you’ve got your feet all taken care of, pick out a fun summer color to paint your toenails.

For your lips: Soft and smooth lips can be yours in just a couple minutes with this lip exfoliator from Spa Magazine. It is easy and quick to do, and you can really tell a difference!

For skin all over: This sugar scrub from Glamour is great for turning dry sky into enviable, smooth-as-butter skin. Yes, please! A definite must for all the skin-baring summer outfits.

Do you have any at-home beauty treatments or tips for CL? Please share by leaving a comment!

Carli Christain is an intern at College Lifestyles™ and a public relations and Spanish major at Kansas State University. She can’t wait to try out the avocado hair mask!

Classy and Confident: Christine of Bun & Borough

You know those blogs that you check at least once a week? (Okay, let’s be real, every day.) The ones that inspire you, the ones that make you think, “If only I could be as cool as her.” For me, that fabulous gal is Christine of bun & borough. Christine, a recent college graduate living in New York City, posts about good living and good style and does so with an ultra-positive, witty voice. She makes me want to eat healthier, run more and set higher goals for myself! Christine was kind enough to answer a few of my questions about blogging and healthy lifestyles.

When and why did you start blogging?

I started blogging in October 2009, after blogging for my college’s website and for my internship the previous summer. I was a History major, and always had a passion for writing essays and research papers. Through blogging, I discovered I like to write about other things too. Also – growing up, I wrote and “published” my own stories and put together scrapbooks with pictures, graphics, and text. So I think blogging for me has become the grown-up version of bridging the gap between writing and creativity.

What is the origin of your blog name, “bun & borough?”

Ha ha. The blog was originally called “The Sweet Sea” (hence the current http://sweetseas.blogspot.com URL) and it was going to be a temporary name, but it ended up sticking around for awhile. After graduation and a move to NYC last summer, I was itching for a better name for the blog. I love alliteration so I went with “bun” (a nickname my Mom calls me, short for Bunny) and “borough” (the place where I spend most of my days).

How do you decide what to write about? Do you plan your posts or have a more relaxed approach to blogging?

Deciding what to write about has changed over time. Up until recently, I planned most of my posts and scheduled them ahead of time, which was great for awhile because I wouldn’t have to scramble at the last minute to write a post. However, there is a ton of pressure to think and write new, interesting content on a blog every.single.day. I was getting burnt out, thinking I’d HAVE to get a post up because readers would be expecting it. The solution for me has been taking that more relaxed, REAL approach to blogging – very similar to how I was recapping my weekends. Now, I am recapping my everyday life in that same way. You’d think there wouldn’t be too much to talk about on an ordinary weekday but you’d be surprised all of the things that cross your mind/all of the things you do each day that you can write about.

No matter what you write about, every post has a friendly, positive vibe. How do you make sure your posts have that uplifting and upbeat tone?

Well, thank you kindly! It’s just how I am! I live my life with a glass that is half full. Believe me, I have bad moments and bad days when not one thing seems to be going the right way – but I don’t wallow in anything that happens and laugh off the bad/wrong/annoying/frustrating things. To me, every day is a celebration. I’m so happy to know that it reflects on my blog too.

You juggle a real-deal, grown-up job, some very impressive training for road races, a blog with almost a thousand followers AND (from what I’ve read on your blog) a happening social life. How do you do that? What time management skills do you have for us college girls?

Oh goodness – thank you for the praise, but I don’t deserve any! Time is a major struggle for me, and I’d love a few more hours each day. I do make small sacrifices here and there to account for all of the tasks I need AND want to do on a particular day. Sometimes it means a little less sleep, sometimes it means shelving all of the emails and tweets I receive for a few days, sometimes it means running a few miles less than planned. I go with the flow, but try to weigh my priorities on a daily basis even though I still feel like a circus clown who fails at juggling.

A lot of your articles center on running and the training you’re doing for upcoming races. What are the negatives and positives of putting everything (good and bad) about your training on the Internet for all to see?

The accountability is both good and bad. For some reason, many of the people who read my blog think I’m a crazy-awesome runner – which, okay… the crazy part may be partially true – but I still have days when I don’t want to run at all or when I have a terrible run (which I will be talking about more as I share my Chicago Marathon training). There is a little pressure because I don’t want to let anyone down! BUT, putting everything out there about running has held me accountable on those bad days that mysteriously become GOOD days after going for a run. It’s also helped me run faster in races, as I always remember all of the comments, tweets, e-mails, and messages of good luck I’ve received when I hit a wall.

Do you have any tips for beginners to running? Or beginners to eating healthy?

For beginner runners, start slow! The Couch to 5K is perfect for newbies. Other than that, don’t think about it and sign up for a race in a few months. Then, just dedicate yourself to a training plan and stick to it! For healthy eating, read magazines! That’s where I find out about the best healthy, “power” foods and get inspiration for recipes. I love Self, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, Whole Living, and Fitness magazines for incredible tips on healthy eating (with a daily indulgence or two!).

Alright, just for fun, name five things you are absolutely in love with right now.

1. Nike sneakers.
2. “Against all odds” stories of people accomplishing the seemingly impossible.
3. Quoting movies that take place in Boston.
4. E-mails from readers saying I’ve inspired them to start running… wow.
5. The side ponytail look… because even though I’ve graduated from college, I haven’t grown up yet.

Carli Christain is a junior in public relations and Spanish at Kansas State University.  Some of her favorite things are laughing with her best friends/roommates, reading a good book on the couch, jamming out in the car and reading (stalking) all the super positive blogs out there!

Classy CL Intern Carli Christain – Kansas State University

Name: Carli Christain

School: Kansas State University

Studies: Mass Communications-Public Relations and Spanish double major

Year: Junior

Organization Involvement: PRSSA, K-State Journalism Ambassador, Sigma Delta Pi, Academic Center Resource Assistant

Position at CL: Lifestyle Writer

What I plan to bring to CL this summer: Interesting, helpful articles and fresh ideas for the College Lifestyles brand.

Why am I excited to be a CL intern: I am so proud to be a part of College Lifestyles! The other interns and Shelly, the CEO, are classy, fun and supportive. I can’t wait to get to know them all better and read all of their articles!

Career goals: I hope to work as a public relations specialist when I graduate. I have no idea if I want to do corporate or nonprofit PR, but I hope that the brand I work for focuses on children or young adults.

A classy co-ed is… A classy co-ed is a young woman who strives at all times to be positive about herself, about others and about life in general. She makes healthy decisions and truly loves life and all of the fun opportunities life offers!

A FUN fact about me: I am a total Harry Potter nerd. I have read the books a ridiculous amount of times, and I am super crazy excited for the final movie this summer! I should probably be embarrassed about my Harry Potter knowledge, but I’m not.

Carli Christain is a junior at Kansas State University majoring in Public Relations and Spanish. Some of her favorite things are laughing with her roommates/best friends, reading a good book on the couch, jamming out in the car and reading (stalking) all the awesome blogs out there!