Happy New Year to all theCampusStyle readers out there! 2011 was a great year. Freshmen got to experience the fun and hardships of being in their first year away from home. Sophomores, now acclimated to school, got to enjoy themselves and start taking classes for their major. Juniors have one semester down and are now getting ready to travel abroad and seniors are getting ready to graduate! Crazy! As the year comes to a close, its always important, especially for students, to make a list of a few things that can better ourselves and our education. Now, how are we going to make this year even bigger and better? With 3 easy resolutions, I say.

Resolutions are annoying and hard to keep. But these three, simple tips will make your year easier and breezier.

Our first resolution is to… buy a day planner. It seems silly, but it will be your new best friend. You can use your planner to write everything down so you don’t forget a thing. You can keep track of your assignments, quizzes, tests, parties, dates and much more. You can pick a cute and stylish one , like this Kate Spade organizer, that fits your personality. A whole New Year planner for a whole new you!

Next resolution…. organize our closet! College closets are normally tiny. It’s hard to see what you have and you often forget about the great things you own! These 7 easy steps can literally change your life.

1. Store your most-used items in plain sight, less-used items below, and least-used items up high.

2. Combine storage units to fit your different needs: drawers for folded items, hangers for dresses and suits, boxes for odds and ends.

3. Use boxes, cubbies, shelves, or a hanging organizer to sort shoes.

4.  Use hooks. They can create extra storage space when you hang them inside the closet or on your walls.

6.  Use color-coding! You will find things easier.

7. Use suitcases to store out-of-season linens, blankets, or sweaters

Ooh la la! A perfectly organized closed!

Our last resolution is…to stock up the fridge with fresh fruits and veggies. Right after you buy the produce, slice it up and put the in plastic containers in plain view in the refrigerator. When you are coming home from class and you are starving, you will have a snack on hand, ready to eat!

I promise, if you keep these 3 resolutions up, you will be sure to have an organized, happy, healthy, fun and stylish 2012!

GET SCHOOLED & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

- Dani Pines (Indiana)