Friendsgiving: Celebrate Stress-Free With Your Pals

Thanksgiving was originally celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans as they came together to celebrate the harvest. Today we use it as an excuse to gather with family and remember what we’re thankful for that year. You probably spend it with your family. This year, consider spending it with friends. Sure, spending it with your family is great but you never have more fun than when you’re amongst friends.

To throw the perfect Friendsgiving celebration, you’ll need some preparation:

1. Gather the Squad
You can’t have a Friendsgiving without friends, obviously. Make sure you send out the request to friends early so they can accommodate. Since a lot of people go home early for Thanksgiving, you want to catch them extra early.

2. Divvy Out Responsibilities
Food might be even more important than friends for Friendsgiving. You have to decide who’s going to bring what for dinner because otherwise you have to do all the cooking by yourself. Determine who is the most responsible of your friends to cook the turkey. You don’t want to give the job to your flaky friend and spend Thanksgiving without any turkey.

3. Keep It Interesting
Turkey is a Thanksgiving staple but if you’re all planning on going home for Thanksgiving anyway, why not have an early Friendsgiving with a fun menu. Instead of the traditional dishes, craft a menu of all of your friends favorite foods. They’ll be thrilled to share it with the rest of the group and you’ll learn a little more about your pals over dinner.

4. Play Some Games
After dinner, make sure you have some fun activities to do with your pals. Apples to Apples is fun but Cards Against Humanity is for those with a more unique sense of humor. If you’d rather not drop any cash on games, write the names of celebrities on slips of paper and take turns trying to get your team to guess the celeb. If that’s too much work, head to Clairmont’s game room to watch TV on the plasma.

5. Make It A No Tech Dinner
Sure, it’s fun to document your time at dinner with your pals. But what are you going to do when everyone is gathered together around the dinner table with their faces buried in their phones. If your friends are reluctant, you can buy this phone jail cell to prevent them from diving into a Twitter hole. Instead of sharing the dinner with people who aren’t there, why not share it with the people who are actually there. Appreciate it while you can!

6. Don’t Stress
This isn’t some high class affair. If someone can’t make it, the turkey burns, or you drop cranberry sauce all over the carpet, it’s not a big deal. Just laugh it off and get that spot cleaner. You’ll look back on the memories with much more fondness than you will anger at the mistakes.

How do you do Friendsgiving? Share your traditions with us on Facebook and Twitter!

Georgia Haunts: Haunted Houses in the Area

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October is in full swing and that means it’s the time to do all of those fall activities we’ve been waiting so patiently for. It’s finally time for apple picking, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and haunted houses. We’re so excited to get into the autumn mood with all kinds of fun events. We’ve rounded up the best fall events in our area leading up to Halloween. Check it out!

Netherworld, 20 minutes from Clairmont Reserve
Netherworld is a walk-through dark attraction that is definitely not for the faint of heart. With numerous awards including Travel Channel’s Travel’s Best award, you know you’re in for a real scare at Netherworld. Can you escape a nuclear meltdown? Evade machine gun zombies and crazed automatons as you make your way through this disaster zone. Experience these frights and many more all October at Netherworld.

13 Stories, 1 Hour from Clairmont Reserve
If you’ve ever wanted to experience every one of your biggest fears in one place, 13 Stories is it. Crafted around the most common human phobias, you’re sure to encounter snakes, spiders, confined quarters and more. Back this year is the Zombie Kill Experience. Using advanced laser technology, you and your friends are charged with fighting off zombie hordes. Wander freely through the environment and see how well you would fare in an authentic apocalypse scenario. This and more attractions await you at 13 Stories Haunted House.

Fear the Woods, 35 minutes from Clairmont Reserve
The Georgia woods come alive all of October at Fear the Woods Haunted House. Take a stroll down the Haunted Trail and make sure to stay in the light as you never know what could be lurking in the shadows. New this year is Pandemic, Frontline Haunted Combat. Are you skilled enough to keep you and your partner alive? You’ll never look at the woods again after experiencing this frightful attraction!

Haunted houses are the best part of the Halloween season and we’re so thrilled to finally get to experience them this year.

What’s your favorite part of the Halloween season? Do you enjoy haunted houses or are you a bit of a scaredy cat?

Mastering the Art of the 8 AM Class

You might have thought that coming to college, you’d be able to schedule all of your classes for after noon and just sleep in all morning. Unfortunately, some students don’t get that lucky. Sometimes you get stuck with an 8 AM course that has a strict attendance policy. We know that feeling. Becoming a morning person doesn’t just happen overnight. You have to prepare yourself and adjust your habits to suit the new, early hour. We’ve got some tips to help you adjust.

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Becoming a morning person doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes a little shift in your schedule. Start moving your bedtime back just 15 minutes at a time and setting your alarm in the morning 15 minutes earlier. The slow move backwards is less of a shock to your system than suddenly waking up an hour earlier than usual.

Consider setting yourself a nighttime alarm as well, about half an hour before you plan on going to sleep. This is a little reminder that it’s time to start your nighttime routine, whatever that may be. Without the reminder you might just watch Netflix until 2 AM and forget to sleep!

Start your morning routine early, before you go to bed. Get your outfit ready and pack your bag before you fall asleep and you’ll avoid the morning scramble to find something clean to wear. Come up with some quick breakfasts that you know you can make quickly or have ready for you in advance so you’re not running out the door with a Pop-Tart in hand. These recipes from Real Simple are quick and delicious.

Since we’re all so attached to our phones, maybe an app or two will do the trick. Apps like SleepCycle measure how deep of a sleep you’re in and wake you up when you’re in your lighter stages of sleep. You just pick a 30 minute window around when you need to be up and the alarm goes off at the right time for you. These other apps for becoming a morning person could be of use to you as well.

If you’re feeling extra ambitious, consider waking up really early and getting in your gym time for the day. Luckily for you, Clairmont Reserve has a fitness center located right in the complex so you don’t have to travel far. These tips from Buzzfeed will help you become a morning exerciser too.

Becoming a morning person doesn’t just happen. It takes preparation and planning and a little bit of adjustment. Do you have any tips for becoming a better morning person? Share them with us on Facebook!

School Supplies: The Extras

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Emory University’s first day of classes (August 24th) are almost upon us and soon you’ll be moving into your Clairmont Reserve Apartment. Everyone will be back in their classrooms before long and your brains will be filling up with the knowledge and skills to carry you into your professional lives. You need to be equipped to handle it. You know you’ll need the basics: notebooks, pencils, laptops, etc. But what else? We’ve put together a list of some cool supplies that you might not have thought of. You might not need all of these things in order to get an education but they will help make the process more enjoyable!

Audiobooks

You’re going to have a lot of reading to do once school starts back up. Not fun reading either because your professor probably won’t be assigning Harry Potter for your weekly reading. And reading takes time. That’s time you could be doing other things. Instead of setting aside tons of time to commit all of this information to memory, multitask. Head to the gym and listen to an audiobook of your recommended reading while you pump iron. Not only will it keep your mind occupied while you’re on the treadmill or lifting but it might help you commit the info to memory a little easier. There is research suggesting that listening comprehension correlates strongly with reading comprehension. Try Audible for buying or borrowing your audiobooks.

Distraction-Free Writing

It’s really easy to sit down to write a paper or complete a homework assignment and get distracted by the internet. It’s an endless pit of memes and cute animal videos that once you’re in is very difficult to extract yourself from. You need a distraction free workspace. Website blockers keep you from bouncing around the internet to Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit. Try StayFocusd, Self Control, or Cold Turkey to keep yourself on track.

A minimalist writing application might be the other tool you need to keep yourself focused. Writer and Write! are great options that leave you with just the bare bones of what you’ll need to get your writing done.

Planners

You’re going to be taking multiple courses throughout the semester and each class will have its own workload. It can be hard to keep it all straight. You might have carried around a school planner when you were in elementary school or high school but those can still be helpful in your college life. Grab yourself a paper planner as simple or as fancy as you like and start writing down those assignments. If a physical planner isn’t your style, try an app! We all have phones and they’re attached to our hips at all times, so you’ll never have an excuse to not put your assignments and projects into your calendar app.

Going back to school might not be the most fun experience but it doesn’t have to be difficult. These simple tools will give you an extra boost to being the best student you can be.

What school supplies do you utilize that other people might not have thought of?

Soft Skills That Will Help You Succeed

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As a college student, you’re probably here with the goal of learning a thing or two. Taking hours of classes every day of the week isn’t just for show! Hopefully, you’ll leave college having learned a couple of valuable skills that you’ll carry with you into the ‘real world’ and onto your career. However, there are some skills that you don’t necessarily learn from any particular class or out of a textbook.

A ‘soft skill’ isn’t something tangible like knowing how to navigate an Excel spreadsheet full of figures or how to mix chemical solutions together. They’re interpersonal skills that help you interact harmoniously with the people around you. You’ll pick up a few of them along the way but these are just a couple of the soft skills that employees look for in candidates:

Time Management
One of the most important skills you’ll learn as a college student is how to manage your time efficiently. You might spend less time in class every day than you did in high school but you’ll spend a lot more time completing the coursework for those classes. Even though your classes might end early in the day and you have extra free time, you have to learn how to spend that time in a productive way. Sure, you could take a nap and walk around looking for more Pokemon in PokemonGO, but should you? Probably not. Instead, you could spend it doing homework, studying up for that big test, and getting a start on that paper that’s due in a month.

If you need a little help keeping yourself on track, you can try using an app to keep your schedule in line. Evernote is like a portable notebook on your phone that syncs between all of your devices so you’re never without your updated list. If you prefer to go analog, the Bullet Journal is a great physical way to keep all of your to-do lists in one place.

Stop, Collaborate, and Listen
You’ve been primed for it since elementary school: working in groups. Everyone has a different method of getting things done (some don’t get things done at all) but the trick is learning how to combine all of those methods to complete your project before the deadline strikes. When you need somewhere quiet and out of the way to work on your group projects, head to Clairmont Reserve’s WiFi equipped clubhouse. It’s better than waiting for a table in the library and it’s comfortably in your own apartment complex.

Leadership Skills
While it’s really important to be able to function as a part of a group, it’s also really important that you have the ability to step forward and lead. Even though it can be daunting to have to separate yourself from your classmates and lay down the law, it’s something that employers look for in a potential candidate. Opportunities will present themselves, you just have to step up and take them. Go out for student leadership positions, join a student group, and take charge during group projects in class. Your chance to prove your leadership abilities will present itself, you just have to be ready to seize it! Check out Emory University’s list of campus organizations to find one that fits your interests.

You’ll learn a lot in college from your professors but there are a lot of things that you’ll have to pick up on your own. What soft skills have you picked up in college so far?

Celebrating Dads

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Thank goodness for Dads! What would we do without them? They’re the ones to say, “Yeah, sure” when Mom says, “NO.” Dads were the ones to teach us how to ride our bikes, pick us up when we came crashing down off of them, and gave us the courage to get back on again.

Father’s Day is this weekend and if there’s one thing you can do for Dad to show him your appreciation, you should do it! We’ve got some ideas for you:

Dads usually aren’t very fussy about gifts. They don’t like to make a big deal out of holidays and they certainly don’t like a big deal being made of themselves. So keep your gifts lowkey. Dad loves to eat so buy him a tasty Edible Arrangement. There’s no better gift than the gift you can eat. Edible Arrangements even has special Father’s Day themed baskets for the most important guy in your life. Order yours now so that it gets delivered by Sunday.

If Dad fancies himself to be an outdoorsman then the perfect way to spend your Father’s Day weekend is outdoors with him! Camping is a great bonding activity and we’re certain you’ll both enjoy it. Bring everyone to make it a family affair, just make sure you bring enough sleeping bags. Panola Mountain State Park (A 30 minute drive away from Clairmont Reserve) is the perfect place to get away.

A picnic is the perfect way to kick off a weekend with dad, just make sure to pack his favorite snacks. With 25 miles of trails throughout the park, you’re definitely going to need fuel for all that hiking you’re bound to do. Does Dad have aim to be envious of? Try out archery together and have yourself a little wager on who can get the most bullseyes. (You should probably let him win.)

With 2 beautiful lakes within the park you can either spend your time on the shore, soaking up the sun or you can get out and go fishing. With fishing permitted on both lakes, you’re bound to end up with something to bring back to camp for dinner that night. No matter what you and dad get up to in the forest, we know you’ll have a great time.

Dad will appreciate the time you took to show him how much you care and how much he means to you. It doesn’t hurt that you’ll most definitely be the favorite child after all the fun he had.

Do you have any funny, embarrassing, or just plain ridiculous dad stories? Share them with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Memorial Day In Atlanta

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Memorial Day is a special holiday where we remember and celebrate the brave people who dedicated their lives to serving our country. Remembering their lives and honoring their memory is an yearly event for the United States. Usually day is marked with parades, barbecues, and other celebrations. This year is most certainly no exception.

Atlanta is home to one of the country’s largest free jazz festivals and it all takes place this weekend! The annual fest takes place in Piedmont Park and showcases both local and national greats. The Jazz Festival plays host to over 100 of the best jazz performers so you know you’re bound to see some real talent. From the 27th through the 29th, you can experience some of the best jazz artists live and in person. Learn more about the acts and what else you’ll be able to see at the Atlanta Jazz Festival here. Don’t forget, the festival is free so don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

This Saturday you can have a beer and see a bear at the Brew at the Zoo. The popular annual event takes place on Memorial Day weekend this year and we know you’ll love this event. Sample beer and wine as you explore the zoo and see the exhibits. In addition to the animals, there will also be entertainment available to play you through the zoo like the Regulars, DJ Deliver, and Jacks River Band. With over 70 beers and wine available for sampling we know you’ll be able to find something that suits your tastes. No guests under the age of 21 will be admitted so make sure you have your ID with you and leave your under 21 friends at home for this event.

If you’d rather kick it at home, invite some pals over to your Clairmont Reserve apartment for a Memorial Day gathering. Cook up some tasty food and step out onto your patio to enjoy the weather. These dipped Rice Crispy treats are perfect for the Memorial Day weekend.

Don't forget to take a moment out of your celebrations to remember the men and women who gave their lives serving our country and keeping us safe. That's what the holiday is all about after all!


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Post-Finals: How to Unwind

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Emory University’s finals start soon. Some people are probably already stressed out thinking about them but we’re already planning for the week after finals. We know you’re going to be stressed all next week but if you just imagine that feeling of freedom and relief when you finally step out of your last final and out into the world for a summer of freedom. (Unless you’re taking summer classes. Sorry, guys.)

Sure, you have to devote heaps of mental energy towards studying for your finals but you should also leave a little for deciding how you’re going to spend the week after your finals.

1. Veg out

There’s nothing more relaxing than doing absolutely nothing. Retreat to your room for a full week and get that Netflix season (or entire show) out of the way. We hear The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season 2 was just released. Or grab yourself a book and a bundle of blankets and just cocoon yourself in for a week while you finish it. We bet you haven’t had the time to read recreationally since before the semester started. Be a hermit for a while and just enjoy your free time.

2. Sweat the stress out

You’ll probably have built up a lot of frustration over the course of finals week. Burn it off doing some good, hard exercise. Whether that’s just running outdoors in the heat or taking a new and challenging exercise class. Look into a crossfit class to really whip you into shape. You won’t remember any of finals week after a crossfit class. Or a calming hot yoga class to really sweat it out.

After your sweat sesh, make sure to run yourself a nice, hot bath and stay there until it gets cold. Your muscles will deserve a rest too.

3. Plan yourself a real retreat

We bet you’re about to be exhausted, physically, mentally, and emotionally. All that time in the library studying, staying up late, it takes its toll on your body. You need an actual vacation and not just a week spent at home by yourself. For a mini vacay, head to Six Flags Over Georgia. The death defying coasters will make you forget all about the threat of finals week. Stone Mountain Park is another great place to escape for a mini getaway. See a laser show, learn a little history, and traverse the treetops through the ropes courses. Stone Mountain Park is only a 20 minute drive away from Clairmont Reserve Apartments.

Finals week is a rough time. We get it. But don’t forget to actually relax afterwards. You deserve it! How do you unwind after finals week? Share your ideas with us on Facebook and Twitter.

St. Patty's in Atlanta

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Can you believe that we are already two full months into the year? It seems like only yesterday we were sending 2015 off with a bang to welcome in the new year. 2016 has treated us well so far. The luck seems to be continuing this month as it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! There are some exciting events happening this weekend and next week surrounding the green holiday. Even if you’re not Irish, you can still celebrate because you know what they say: everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s.

Tomorrow a 10 hour celebration is kicking off on Buckhead Avenue. The whole street is getting shut down by the massive party for St. Patrick’s Day. You get 10 full hours of bands, DJ’s and entertainment. After 2 PM everyone must be 21 and over. It is a drinking holiday after all. To remember the celebration, make sure you purchase your very own t-shirt. Using the promo code TEAMDRINKINGSHIRTS, you’ll receive $5 off your purchase. Spend the day, sipping drinks with your friends and listening to an awesome lineup of bands. Turnstile, The Josh Brannon Band, Justin and U2 tribute band Desire will be there to entertain you. Buckhead Avenue is only a 20 minute drive away from Clairmont Reserve Apartments so you don’t have far to go for the party.

The same morning, you can see the St. Patrick’s Day annual parade in Midtown Atlanta. Starting at noon and ending at 1:30, you can cheer on the 5K runners as well as enjoy the parade participants. Just before the parade, face painters will be around to decorate you beautifully. Celebrate your (adopted) Irish pride for one day of the year with a parade. What could be better than that?

If you’re an early riser you can participate in the Kegs and Eggs St. Patrick’s Day edition. From 10 AM until 2 PM, enjoy tasty breakfast foods complemented by tasty beers. There are multiple bars participating so you’ll have tons of options to choose from.

It doesn’t matter if you’re full-Irish, half Irish or not Irish at all. Everyone is Irish on this green holiday so we should celebrate accordingly. The culture and traditions of the holiday should be celebrated. How do you plan on getting your green on?

Valentine's Day for College Kids

Valentine’s Day is here! The day to show your boyfriend or girlfriend a little extra love. No pressure or anything! It can feel pretty stressful to plan something romantic and extravagant and have it go off smoothly. We’ve rounded up some of the best events in our area to give you a few ideas for your fabulous Valentine’s Day weekend. Let us take the pressure off!

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The Atlanta Botanical Gardens are having a garden party on February 13th in honor of Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s in the Garden is a fabulous night of music, dancing, cocktails, desserts and gorgeous flowers. Spend the evening taking turns gazing at the flowers and your date. Stroll through the conservatories, hand in hand with your date while sipping drinks from the cash bar and munching on tasty treats from the best caterers around. Guests will receive a long stemmed rose upon entry as well! Get your tickets early for this evening of dancing amongst the flowers. Find out more information about the Botanical Gardens and their schedule here.

Dad’s Garage Theatre Company is putting on a special Valentine’s Day improv show that will have you clutching your stomach in stitches. They say nothing bonds people together quite like laughter so bring your date and get to giggling. Whether it’s your first, third or 100th date, you’re both sure to enjoy the comedy stylings of the improv group. Dad’s Garage Theatre is located only 15 minutes away from Clairmont Reserve Apartments.

For the fit couple, have you ever dreamed of running through Atlanta with your loved one in February in your underwear? Yes? Then you’ll love the Cupid’s Undie Run taking place on February 13th this year. Strip down to your skivvies with your date and take to the streets to raise money for charity. The race is only 1 mile so you don’t have to be experienced runners in order to complete the run; it’s just for fun! The party kicks off at noon so make sure you’re there early to make the most of it. Last year the run raised $3.5 million for the fight against NF so this year we have to make sure to do even better! Find out how you can register for the run here.

Don’t let the idea of Valentine’s Day stress you out. We’ve got you covered this year!

What's Going On: February Events

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The first month of 2016 is finally coming to a close. How did it measure up for you? Did it exceed expectations or did it fall flat? No matter how January leaves you, we’re positive that February will knock you off your feet. With so many exciting events going on and Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you’ll have no excuse to be bored!

February 6th
Using the brand new Atlanta Streetcar, Mardi Gras party goers are in for a treat. You’ll get an all access pass to the streetcar and you’ll be parading around Atlanta all day! Along with your ticket to the streetcar, you’ll receive Mardi Gras beads, and 5 complimentary shots or drinks at participating locations. Costumes are most definitely encouraged for this parade! The parade will take place in Downtown Atlanta so you won’t have far to travel to get to the festivities from Clairmont Reserve Apartments.

February 5th-7th
From February 5th through the 7th you can taste the best wine Athens, Georgia has to offer. This function will benefit the Classic Center Cultural Foundation which supports culinary and performing arts scholarships in high schools and colleges. Multiple events will be going on throughout the weekend so make sure you don’t miss these. Experience food and wine tastings as well as a silent auction. Don’t forget brunch on Sunday too! Find out more information on the events occurring as well as ticketing information here.

February 13th
Love is in the air at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens on February 13th. From 7 until 11 PM you can enjoy delicious cocktails, desserts, beautiful flowers all while dancing the night away. Stroll with your loved one through the gardens while sipping on your cocktails. For those married couples looking to do it all over again, you can meet for a romantic vow renewal ceremony in the gorgeous Rose Gardens. Spend your Valentine’s Day with your loved one in the most beautiful location around, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. The Gardens are located only 15 minutes away from Clairmont Reserve.

There are so many exciting events happening at the beginning of February that you’ll never have a dull moment. Just don’t forget about your school work!


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Tackling Finals Without Stressing Out

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Finals are finally upon us unfortunately. Whether you’re a freshman or a super senior, finals are probably the most stressful time of the semester. Don’t freak out! There are some simple ways to calm yourself down and plan out your studying in a manageable way. If you’re tearing your hair out and biting your nails down to the beds you’ll need some of these tips.

Start out with a plan. Write out each of the classes that you need to study for. Give them a ranking based on the difficulty of each class. Use stars like Netflix: the more stars the better the movie/the harder the course. You know those movies on Netflix with 1 ½ stars? You might watch them but not right now? You’ll study for those classes but just not right this second.

Once you’ve gotten your courses written down, split them up by what you know you need to study. If it’s a comprehensive exam (*GASP*) then break it up by the chapters or the units you covered in the class. If you have a study guide, even better! Use that to break up what you learned into sections.

Breaking things up into smaller sections makes it seem a little more doable. So take each of those units and give them a designated day that you’ll dedicate to studying the crap out of them!

Find your quiet place. When it comes time to study, you might want to avoid the library. Everyone will be at the library and your chances of running into someone you know is elevated. And you know you’re going to run into that one guy in your class who’s totally ready for finals and wants to chat you up for 30 minutes while you’re clearly trying to study.

Instead, try to go somewhere off the beaten path. Panera Bread and Starbucks are good options but they might be a little too close to campus. They could end up being just as crowded as the library. Try My Chocolate Coffee. They’re a little away from campus so you might be able to find more peace and quiet there.

Take it easy. If finals are getting the best of you don’t hesitate to take a step back and take some time to yourself. A hot cup of soothing tea is never a bad idea for calming nerves. If tea isn’t for you try exercise. Getting your frustrations out with a little sweat isn’t just good for your mind, it’s good for your body obviously! Emory University has a wide range of fitness classes to fit your schedule. Want something heavy? Try Cardio Kickboxing or Cycling. Need something to mellow you out and ease your mind? Try Pilates or any of the numerous yoga classes offered. There’s something to fit everyone’s needs and schedules.

Don’t let finals stress you out too badly! Sure they’re important, but so is your mental health. If you plan your studying out and keep yourself relaxed, you’ll be able to handle your finals with no problems!

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Friendsgiving

Not every college student has the opportunity to go home to their families for the Thanksgiving holiday. Some live too far away and don’t have enough time and money to make it back home. Others just choose to stay in their college town. Maybe they have a job and want to make the big bucks working Black Friday. We can’t blame you! Instead of struggling to get home with your family, why not gather a group of friends together for a Friendsgiving dinner? Much more laid back than a family Thanksgiving and with fewer people asking what you want to do with your life and when you’re going to get married. Enjoy a much less stressful evening with your friends!

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If you’re going to have it at your apartment, plan ahead. Nothing is worse than scrambling last minute to the grocery store to find something that you need for the dinner. Make a list the week before and go to the grocery store to get everything you need early. If you get everything down on paper, it not only makes it easier to make sure you get everything but it makes your trip less frantic.

To alleviate a little of the pressure off of the host, have a potluck. Everyone cooks their own dish and brings it together for a big feast. Make it even more interesting by having everyone creating their favorite dish rather than a traditional Thanksgiving dish. You get to enjoy favorites from all of your closest friends while spending time together.

You don’t have to cram 20 friends in your apartment. It can be much easier to get a group together and go out to dinner instead. It takes the pressure off of the host and those cooking the meal. Put the burden on someone else! Mediterranean Grill on N Decatur Road is an awesome and interesting restaurant for a different spin on a Thanksgiving meal. They aren’t offering specific Thanksgiving fare for the holiday but their regular menu is already spectacular. Try the gyro plate (pronounced ‘yee-ro’) or a shish kabob plate for a great alternative to your typical Thanksgiving dinners. Friendsgiving calls for new traditions!

After dinner, bring everyone back to the clubhouse. Watch a flick borrowed from our DVD library and throw it up on the plasma screen. It’s a great way to unwind before the stress of the holidays kicks in.

Going home to spend Thanksgiving with your family is great but it’s more fun to enjoy a dinner with all of your friends that you made with your own hands (or ordered from a restaurant). Do you and your friends have a Friendsgiving tradition?

7 Tips for Picking a Roommate

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Freshman year is like a roulette wheel: you never know what kind of roommate you’ll end up with! Once you’re able to get your own apartment later in your college career, you probably won’t be able to afford an apartment on your own, but you do get the freedom to choose your own roommate. Living situations are very important so you need to make sure you make a good choice. Luckily, Life Edited gives us some great tips for choosing a roommate. Check out these 7 tips and then go to Life Edited to get the full list.



1. Think ahead. If there’s one factor that leads to more horrible living situations than any other, it’s haste. You find yourself needing a place to live yesterday, and suddenly you are rationalizing living with the guy who can’t stop talking about his pet boa constrictor. And while many good people find themselves on their ass needing a place to live ASAP, as a rule, people who plan ahead, seeking out their roommates a month or two in advance, are also the kind of people who pay their bills on time and are considerate to the people they live with.

2. Get habituated. Find out how your prospective roommate(s) live. Do they watch a lot of TV? Stay home all the time? Never home? Like hanging out? Like being alone? Work all of the time? Like loud music? Hates loud music? Vegan? Partiers? And so on. Get as much information as possible before you move in together. No one will be a perfect match, but honestly ask yourself if, on balance, these habits are things you can live with.

3. Pay attention to the details. Looking for a potential roommate is like dating–only more intimate. Don’t dismiss the red flags. Look and listen for tip-offs for how the other party lives. If you’re at their place, are there dirty dishes in the sink? Excessive beer cans in the trash? More than one game counsel attached to the TV? Did the prospective roommate bring up his/her jealous ex more than three times during your interview? Maybe these things are coincidences, but probably not. If you notice more than a couple red flags, chances are these things will get worse with time and exposure.

4. Come clean. Few things can be as contentious as cleaning habits, as everyone has a different idea of what constitutes clean. Do you expect your house to be spotless and tidy all of the time? Are you okay with a little clutter? Are you a slob? There is no right way of living, but it’s important people’s habits are similar. If you’re trying to assess how clean someone is in an interview, ask about his/her cleaning habits. If she says “it’s not a big deal,” she is probably pretty messy. If he suggests a regular cleaning schedule or splitting the cost of a housecleaner (a very good idea), he is probably a neatnik. People can have different politics and tastes and live felicitously together, but if you have mismatched cleaning habits, forget about it.

5. Money talks. Besides dirty dishes, money matters can strain an otherwise happy roommate situation. Get with your prospective roommate about every bill, the portion expected to pay and estimated monthly amounts. Get reasonable assurance that all parties have the ability to pay for said bills (employed roommates tend to be preferred). This is a good time to bring up food costs. Some roommates are okay with sharing food and food costs, but many are not. Get clear how you want to handle that.

6. Friends are good…sometimes. Just because your good friend needs someone to live with, it doesn’t mean it should be you. Many friendships have been destroyed after living together. Treat your friend as you would anyone else–honestly evaluating whether he/she would be compatible with your lifestyle.

7. Do a background check. This might seem a bit cold, but the fact is unless you’ve known someone for a while, their history can be quite iffy. Running a credit report or criminal background check can help ensure you’re not moving in with an unsavory character. If someone objects, particularly to a credit check, you might ask yourself why.

8 Ways to Eat Healthier in College

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Eating healthy in college can get overwhelming. Everywhere you look is pizza and other unhealthy foods calling your name in the dining hall. Though you want to overcome the temptations of unhealthy food, you’re not quite sure how to go about it. Buzzfeed gives us these 8 ways to eat healthier in college. For more tips, visit Buzzfeed.



1. Eating healthfully does not have to mean dieting.


“My biggest advice is to not start dieting when you get to college,” Ryan Andrews, R.D., Coach at Precision Nutrition in Toronto, Canada, told BuzzFeed Life. At least, not on your own. That’s because without the proper supervision of a nutritionist you may end up adopting unhealthy eating habits, body image issues, or other health problems.

However, if you are interested in losing weight, gaining weight, or changing your body composition, make sure to check in with a doctor and nutritionist first so that they can help you set realistic goals and offer support and guidance along the way.

2. Focus on adding whole nutritious foods instead of restricting the “bad” ones.

Instead of thinking about what you shouldn’t eat, think about what you should eat. “It’s best to take a whole food approach and focus on adding fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and good fats,” says Andrews. “You should still eat as little processed foods as possible, but with a whole food approach you don’t have to worry as much about calories and extra bad stuff because you’re hitting all the nutritious food groups and getting the vitamins and minerals you need.”

3. And choose healthy foods that you actually love to eat. (They exist.)
“You should enjoy your food and go into it thinking ‘what do I like and how can I build healthy meals from that?’ and it’s so much easier,” says Andrews.

Plus, certain foods affect people differently, Andrews says, so it’s also important to pay attention to how different foods affect your body and energy levels. Just because a food seems healthy, that doesn’t mean it’s right for you and your digestive system. “Before you worry about cutting fat and sugar, learn the basics of which nutritious foods make your taste buds and body happy.”

4. Don’t let your class schedule dictate your meals.

Ideally you would be hungry when you get up, break for lunch, and sit down to dinner — but sometimes your six-hour clump of classes isn’t conducive to that. So try to plan your meals around your schedule to the best of your ability and stick to it, Rachel Paul, M.S., R.D., founder of The College Nutritionist, told BuzzFeed Life. Then don’t forget to pay attention to body cues and eat when you’re hungry — even if that means packing a lunch and some snacks for your five-minute breaks.

5. Stock your dorm with all of the snacks that aren’t junk food.

“The two years I lived in dorms I would stock up on apples, baby carrots, cans of vegetable soup, oatmeal packets, things like that and just keep them by my desk.” — Emily Anne Hart, Facebook

6. Always keep an emergency granola bar in your backpack for when you’re hangry.

“Hanger is the ultimate downfall of healthy eating. When I wait to eat until I’m starving, I end up grabbing any quick foods I can, including candy, chips, or other junk foods! Always have an emergency snack in your purse or backpack, such as a Lara Bar, so you never get to that ‘hangry’ point! — Ellie Jane Holcomb, Facebook

Some granola bars are better than others, so Paul recommends bars with whole ingredients, about 10 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, and no added sugar.

7. Sneak protein into every meal or snack to stay fuller longer.

8. Beans and rice are a perfectly acceptable, cheap, and nutritious meal.
“Beans and whole grains are often forgotten but they’re super important because they’re full of fiber, protein, and they’re satisfying,” Andrews says. “You can do Mexican beans and rice, lentil soups, chickpeas from the salad bar — even tofu and tempeh because they’re soybean-based.”

National Cookie Month

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We love cookies almost as much as cookie monster. This is why October is one of our favorite times of year. This month you can enjoy Halloween, fall and National Cookie Month. We have found a great cookie recipe from The Kitchn to help celebrate one of our favorite times of the year. Comment on our Facebook page with your favorite cookie recipe!

Chunky Monkey Cookies

Makes about 36 cookies

3/4 cup walnuts

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon banana extract, optional for stronger banana flavor

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks (or 1 6.5-ounce chocolate bar, roughly chopped)

3/4 cup banana chips, roughly chopped (see Recipe Note)

Heat the oven to 375°F. Scatter the walnuts over a baking sheet and toast in the warming oven until fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Roughly chop the walnuts while they're still warm and set aside.

Combine the granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a spoon or spatula until thoroughly combined and no lumps of brown sugar remain. Add the softened butter to the bowl and work it into the sugar until you form a gritty, sugary paste. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, until no more egg whites remain. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Whisk together the salt, baking soda, and flour in a small bowl. Add this to the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl, and stir gently until you've formed a thick dough and you see no more dry flour. Add the chocolate chunks, banana chips, and chopped walnuts, and use a folding motion to incorporate them into the dough. It's OK if some of the chunky pieces fall out.

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon measure to portion ping pong ball-sized gobs of dough (roughly 2 tablespoons) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced an inch or so apart. If any chunky pieces fell out while you were making the dough, press them gently into the tops of the cookies (or just use some extra leftover pieces if you'd like a chunkier appearance!). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies look puffed and the edges are turning a darker shade of toasty brown.

Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. As they cool, the cookies will collapse into craggy, cracked, chunky cookies. Continue baking the cookies in batches until all the dough has been used.

These cookies are best the day they are made, but will keep in an airtight container for about a week.

Recipe Notes

Finding banana chips: Look for banana chips in the bulk bin section of grocery stores, or along with the dried fruits. (I found the banana chips for this recipe at Trader Joe's.)

Freezing cookie dough: To freeze unbaked cookie dough, portion the cookies out onto a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer container. Freeze for up to 3 months. See here for more details: How To Freeze Cookie Dough.

College Care Package

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Whether you are sending a care package to a family friend or a college student, they are always appreciated. Food was always a good choice when choosing what to put in a care package. Apartment Therapy has some great recipes for you to remember when planning you next shipment.



It's been a while since I was in college, but when it comes to care packages, I'm quite sure things haven't changed very much.

A few favorite store-bought things are always nice, but the very best things will always be freshly made snacks and treats. They're a nice reminder of home and help fuel late-night study sessions and tough exams.

1. Smoked Almond Snack Bars

This recipe for nutty, KIND-inspired snack bars is for those of you who prefer savory over sweet when the afternoon doldrums have you yawning.

2. Muesli Snacking Cookies

These baked gems are a play on classic oatmeal cookies. A few fun ingredient swaps make them healthier and even more delicious.

3. Birthday Cake Popcorn

You don't need a birthday to celebrate with this festive treat! It's sweet, salty, and covered with sprinkles — you can't go wrong!

4. Sweet and Savory Roasted Cashews

Take your pick: sweet or salty. Neither recipe takes more than a few minutes to bring together, and they're both perfect study snacks.

5. Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bars

These bars slip into that magical niche of snacks that seem — and taste — like candy but are still, at least ostensibly, healthy. They are made without refined sugar, require zero cooking, and can last in a backpack all day.

6. Banana Bread

Whether your favorite college student eats this as breakfast or an afternoon snack, one thing is certain: it's gonna go fast.

7. Cherry Pistachio Granola Clusters

This right here is "snacking granola." We're talking about big, chunky clusters of lightly sweet granola studded with pistachios and dried cherries.

8. Chocolate Chip Cookies from Scratch

Classic chocolate chip cookies are timeless — and they just might be the very best thing you could find when you open a care package.

9. Hazelnut & Cherry Whole-Grain Crackers

These homemade hazelnut and cherry crackers are such a great on-the-go snack. Plus, they're easy to make and stay fresh for weeks.

10. Pumpkin-Spiced Caramel Corn

If you just can't resist the pumpkin spice craze, this lightly spiced caramel corn will be right up your alley.

College Apartment Cleaning in 15 Tips

Living at school and going to classes is time consuming, especially if you have a job on top of all of that. It can be hard to muster the motivation to clean your apartment. So when you're feeling lazy and you need to get some cleaning done, try these life hacks from Buzzfeed to make it easy on yourself. Head to Buzzfeed to check out more tips.

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1. Spray a no-wipe cleaner on your shower walls every time you bathe.

You don’t even have to touch those grimy tiles!!! This blogger swears by this stuff.

2. Or, keep a handled sponge filled with half Dawn dishwashing liquid and half white vinegar and do a little scrubbing while you’re waiting for the conditioner to set in your hair.

3. Use body wash or liquid shower gel, not soap. You’ll get much less soap scum buildup in your tub.

4. Pee sitting down.

While you may consider this emasculating, your toilet will be MUCH cleaner.

5. Make a conscious effort to put something away every time you get up to go to a different part of your home.

On your way to the kitchen to reheat some leftover pizza? Grab that pair of scissors that actually belongs in the junk drawer that you never bothered to put back.

6. Buy anti-microbial doormats.

Or better yet, enforce a no-shoes policy. Tell your guests you have an Asian grandmother.

7. If you have carpet, keep Stomp ‘N Go pads for emergency stain removal.

They supposedly get out wine spills, coffee, pet messes, food, blood, and more. No scrubbing required.

8. Multitask during idle time.

While you’re cooking, do some dishes. Wipe down the sink every time you wash your hands. While you’re waiting for the hot water before a shower, tidy up the bathroom.

9. Avoid dusting by walking around your house in “Swiffer Socks.”

AKA those weird chenille socks that you always seem to get like three pairs of every Christmas. You just dusted a narrow pathway in your apartment just by schlepping to the kitchen to make nachos.

10. Use Press ‘N Seal wrap to line the surfaces in your fridge.

Cleaning the fridge is one of those things you just never get around to doing. Just replace the liners and your fridge will feel good as new again.

11. Cleaning your microwave is (almost) as simple as turning it on.

Pour 2 cups of water and 1/2 a cup of white vinegar into a microwave-safe bowl. Pop it in for about 3 minutes on full power. Let it sit for a few minutes. Remove the bowl carefully and wipe clean.

12. While you’re cooking, keep a plastic grocery bag on the counter.

You can quickly throw away any peels or packaging, saving you a few trips to the trash can.

13. Line your George Foreman grill with foil before cooking anything in it.

Those things are the hugest pains to clean.

14. Eat food out of a tortilla to avoid having to wash your bowls.

Works fairly well as long as you’re not an aggressive fork-stabber.

15. Eat Chinese take-out without dirtying up a dish.

Remove the metal handle and unfold the box into a plate you can eat out of.

9 Apps Every College Student Needs

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Those of us going through college in this day and age have a very serious advantage over those who have gone in the past. We have so many tools and resources at our fingertips. One of the greatest tools of this generation are our phones: always right at our sides and connected to a vast world of information. Being in college is difficult but it can get a little easier with some of these apps to keep track of things so you don't have to! For the full list of useful apps head to The Kardia Blog.

If I was to list a single skill I wish I already had mastered, it’d be productivity. Being a full-time student has taught me so much about prioritizing and not procrastinating. But of course, it’s not always easy. I’m always looking for more ways to productive. And living in the smartphone generation, apps are one of those ways.

Social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest definitely get the most use on my phone, but those don’t allow me to be very productive. That got me thinking about the apps that come in handy the most when I am in school. Which ones help me stay on top of everything? So the following apps and resources are ones that I personally use and recommend to any busy person looking to maximize the time they have and stay organized.

RefME (Free / Website)

I’ve been using RefME for all my papers this semester, and I don’t know why I didn’t use it before! It’s such an amazing resource! Nobody likes figuring out how to cite a source. RefME does all the hard stuff and lets you collect sources fast and keep them organized in groups. You can either search for the reference title, author, url, etc., or simply fill in the boxes with the appropriate information, select what citation style you need, and voilá! A perfect bibliography/works cited is born! Some other great features are that it allows you to export your bibliography directly into a Word document and shows you the correct inline citation to use. With their app, you can even scan book/journal barcodes to get citations. How easy it that?

Sunrise (Free / iPhone, Android, Mac)

While the default calendar app is fine for appointments and schedules, I find the Sunrise app even better. Upon opening the app, you can see your schedule for the next few days with little icons beside each event letting you know if it’s a class, meeting, work, etc. I love how simple and straightforward it is!

MyWater (Free / iPhone)

I’m super bad at drinking enough water :( I use this app to keep track of how many water bottles I drink in a day. You can set your daily goal, what size bottle you’re using, and have reminders go off at different times during the day. It’s easy to use too, just swipe up when you drink a glass of water!

Sleep Cycle ($0.99 / iPhone, Android)

I hate that feeling of waking up all groggy and tired for an early morning class. Sleep Cycle analyzes your sleep and wakes you up when you’re in the lightest sleep phase. Graphs provide you with information about your sleep quality, what times you went to sleep in the past 3 months, the average time you spend in bed, and your sleep quality on certain days of the week. Definitely worth the $0.99!

Shopkick (Free / iPhone, Android)

Free gift cards? Yes, please! Use shopkick to get points for walking into stores like Target, American Eagle, and Best Buy. Then, redeem your points for gift cards. Shopkick also has coupons and deals for tons of stores that you already go to on a regular basis.

Pocket (Free / iPhone, Android, Mac)

Don’t lose track of the all the interesting things you find by letting tabs pile up in your browser. Pocket allows you to easily save articles, videos, and more for later. Everything goes to one place, so you can view it anytime, on any device, even without internet. Perfect for when you want to read an article or watch a video but don’t have time at the moment.

Mint (Free / iPhone, Android)

This is the perfect app for creating a budget and keeping track of where you spend your money. Set up financial goals such as saving up for spring break, paying off your school loans, or buying a car and get advice on how you should budget and distribute your paychecks in your checking and savings accounts.

She Reads Truth (Free / iPhone, Website)

She Reads Truth is an online community of women who read the Bible and encourage one another. Devotional reading plans can be read on their website for free, emailed to you, or read through the iPhone app (for a small fee depending on how recent the plan is). The app also includes beautiful lock screens with scripture on them!

Duolingo (Free / iPhone, Android, Website)

I have to take a language class for my Bachelor of Arts degree, so I’m getting ahead of the game by learning spanish for free on Duolingo. This app can help you learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, or Italian using easy exercises to help you spell and pronounce the new words! You can set how long you want to learn each day (5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.) making it easy to do in between other tasks.

Chipotle Answers Every College Student's Prayers

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Chipotle has taken over the world recently with their delicious Mexican cuisine. You can't go anywhere without hearing about how much someone loves the restaurant. Well, great news for college students: they now deliver to a small number of universities and will be expanding to more later this fall! Through a partnership with Tapingo, students can place their order through the app or website and their food gets to them within 25-30 minutes. You can see Chipotle's full menu here and check out more information on Tapingo here.

As college students make their way back to school for another year, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is making it easier for students to find the food they love, allowing more time for study and less to search for burritos. Through a new partnership with Tapingo, a leading mobile commerce app that saves college students time by providing food pickup and delivery, Chipotle will be available for delivery through Tapingo at 40 college campuses nationwide this fall, and at more than 100 campuses by spring 2016.

“Chipotle has been popular with students going back to our very first restaurant near the University of Denver, and we are always looking for ways to better engage with them,” said Mark Crumpacker, chief creative and development officer at Chipotle. “Tapingo, which has been well received by students where its services are available, knows how to connect with these younger customers. That shared acceptance among younger customers made them a great choice for us to expand delivery aimed specifically at students.”The partnership with Tapingo expands Chipotle’s existing delivery program. The company also has nationwide delivery partnerships with Postmates, a delivery service that operates in several key Chipotle markets, and with OrderUp, which provides delivery service in several smaller Chipotle markets.

Tapingo has a rapidly growing user base, the large majority of whom are Millennials and Gen Zs. Chipotle resonates well with a similar audience. A recent survey by investment firm William Blair called Chipotle the “most favored restaurant” by younger consumers. Morgan Stanley notes that Millennials are more likely to dine out on a weekly basis than older consumers and states that “taste, value, and quality” drive their restaurant decision-making. “On those metrics, Chipotle wins,” the firm says.

“Tapingo has become the buy button for students and we are excited to expand into surrounding areas,” said Daniel Almog, chief executive officer at Tapingo. “Our network of students is hungry for Chipotle, and we’re excited to deliver it quickly and at a very reasonable delivery cost.”

Since its founding in 2012, Tapingo has leveraged mobile technology to create a more convenient and enjoyable experience for students to purchase a variety of products or services. With the average student transacting daily, using Tapingo has become habitual for college students. Users can order with a tap and then have their order delivered in a timely and efficient manner. Using the Club Tapingo feature, the average user pays $2.99, with no additional service fee. Tapingo also provides timely delivery, with an average of only 25 minutes between order placement and receipt.

Chipotle delivery is currently available through Tapingo at the following campuses:

• Arizona State University
• California State University Chico
• Louisiana State University
• University of Arizona
• University of Southern California
• Northern Arizona University

Delivery will expand to include the following campuses later this fall.

• California State University - Fullerton
• California State University Northridge
• Carnegie Melon University
• Case Western Reserve University
• Cleveland State University
• College of the Holy Cross
• Columbia University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Emory University
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Georgia State University
• Johns Hopkins University
• Loyola Marymount University
• Loyola University Maryland
• Michigan State University
• New York University
• North Carolina State University
• Ohio State University
• Pennsylvania State University
• Rutgers University
• San Jose State University
• Santa Clara University
• Towson University
• Trinity College
• University of Arkansas
• University of California Los Angeles
• University of Georgia
• University of Louisville
• University of Maryland
• University of Miami
• University of Michigan
• University of Oklahoma
• University of Oregon Eugene
• University of Pittsburgh
• University of the Pacific
• University of Utah

Plans for additional rollouts or availability can be found on Tapingo.com/Chipotle.

ABOUT CHIPOTLE

Steve Ells, founder, chairman and co-CEO, started Chipotle with the idea that food served fast did not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Today, Chipotle continues to offer a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla) and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere. Through our vision of Food With Integrity, Chipotle is seeking better food from using ingredients that are not only fresh, but that — where possible — are sustainably grown and raised responsibly with respect for the animals, the land and the farmers who produce the food. In order to achieve this vision, we focus on building a special people culture that is centered on creating teams of top performers empowered to achieve high standards. This people culture not only leads to a better dining experience for our customers, it also allows us to develop future leaders from within. Chipotle opened with a single restaurant in 1993 and operates more than 1,850 restaurants, including 17 Chipotle restaurants outside the U.S. and 11 ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen restaurants, and is an investor in an entity that owns and operates three Pizzeria Locale restaurants. For more information, visit Chipotle.com.

ABOUT TAPINGO

Since its founding in 2012, Tapingo has leveraged mobile technology to solve a key problem for students: lack of time. Whether confronted with long lines while racing between classes, needing a midnight boost during late-night study sessions, or faced with a lack of options when living off campus, students are increasingly in need of a new solution to meet their needs. With just a few taps, users can browse menus, order and pay, then schedule pickup or have their order delivered. Tapingo provides a streamlined buying process that benefits both the students and the campuses, while driving habitual purchase and eliminating operational inefficiencies. Today, Tapingo processes tens of thousands of transactions per day, and the average user utilizes the service more than five times per week. Serving 46 markets from Alaska to Miami, Tapingo is the ideal commerce solution for the on-the-go on-demand generation. Stop waiting at www.Tapingo.com.