Life Kit’s cheat sheet to crushing college

NPR’s Life Kit brings you all the tips and tricks you’ll ever need. It’s that time of year again: there’s a nip in the breeze, whispers of pumpkin-spiced everything are in the air, and, if you’re on or near a college campus, students have long been flooding back in. Whether you’re returning to school, there for the first time, or just watching someone you know enter boldly into the world of secondary education, it’s a time of year that’s jam-packed with change. Thankfully, [NPR’s Life Kit podcast]( has got college totally covered. Below, you’ll find hand-picked podcast episodes - and a full playlist - on topics ranging from love, to money, to study tips, to all sorts of the nitty-gritty in-betweens. Peruse, pick, and plunge -- they’re the closest you’ll get to a cheat sheet in your earbuds. For the Head College can be hard on the brain. Take control of your mental health - and your studies - with expert advice on how to keep yourself from getting overwhelmed. - [Why You Can’t Force Focus]( - [How to Stop Revenge Bedtime Procrastination]( - [How to Take Better Notes]( - [Too Much Pleasure Can Lead to Addiction. Here’s How to Find Balance]( For the Heart Nothing sends emotions into a tizzy quite like a college campus. We’ve got tips and tricks to keep your heart in check as it goes through all sorts of new feelings. - [Flirting Advice That Will Help You Talk to Anyone]( - [Tips for Long Distance Relationships]( - [Friendships Change. Here’s How to Deal.]( - [How to Have a Healthy Adult Relationship with your Parents]( For the Wallet From student loans, to books, to bar tabs and back -- college isn’t exactly a bargain. We’ve got some tools to help you keep your finances in check. - [Here’s How to Apply for College Financial Aid]( - [How to Cook and Be Healthy on a Budget]( - [How to Stop Stress Spending]( - [Pay Off Student Loans the Smart Way]( Still reading? Want more? [Life Kit]( got your back with even more episodes on how to crush college with grace. Check it out below! [LISTEN TO LEVEL UP]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( You received this message because you're subscribed to Best of NPR emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]