The Freshmen

Would you want to pick your own roommate if given the opportunity? A new social media site has the college world buzzing about the implications of a new, high-tech self-selection process.

Are today's high school grads totally not prepared to college life? (All signs point to a big, fat Y-E-S.)

Is rushing a sorority right for you? One former sister shares her first experience with Rush Week and what you can hope to take away from it (lots of blisters and great memories!)

It's not what you pack that will prepare you for your first year of college - it's what you leave behind that matters most.

New roomie issues can be a total downer if they're not addressed quickly. Find out what you need to do (NOW!) to stop the insanity before your first year of college even starts!

Your summer may have just started, but you still have a ton of decisions to make before you jump head-first into your first year of college -- including the perfect meal plan. We're weighing the pros and cons (Freshman 15!), to give you some "food" for thought!

Taking your car to school with you is just one of the big decisions high school graduates will be making in the next few months. UniversityChic.com points out the pros and cons, and shows why having your own ride can be both a blessing AND a curse.

Heading off to college for the first time in the fall? Get prepped and ready to go with these helpful tips on how to make a smooth transition.