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Many people feel that February is a low point in the year in Michigan. The holidays are over, and snow is no longer exciting. West Michigan has a milder climate than other midwest states because it’s surrounded by the Great Lakes, but the trade off for those warmer winters is a seemingly endless string of […]

It’s that time of year again. It’s winter and very cold, so the furnace is constantly running. While we can all be grateful that we do not have to huddle around a hearth, dry air takes a toll on us too, causing discomfort and health problems if left unchecked. What are these problems, and what

When you’re in college, you’re often juggling many different responsibilities: school, work, chores, studying, and social life. It would make sense then, that you would try to combine some of these to make them simpler, less time consuming, or more fun. Making dinner with friends is a great way to eat better, relax, and include

The long winter semester at GVSU has officially ended, and students in apartments in Allendale, MI are now moving into the shorter spring and then summer semesters. It’s a great time of year to visit Grand Valley for a number of reasons. First of all, the weather is nicer. Native Michiganders anticipate the warmer weather

Choosing the right place to live at college is a significant decision, so you will want to thoughtfully examine what’s really important to you. Here are some commonly over-looked issues… Building Style – Townhome v. Apartment What are the main differences between these two styles of living?   Apartments and Townhomes are often referred to interchangeably,

As the winter semester comes to a close, the stress inevitably amps up for GVSU students. April can be an overwhelming month filled with papers, projects, exams, and very few breaks. We’ve talked before about getting through to the end of the semester without losing your mind, but since finals are coming up again, we

Last month we talked about how to take care of yourself during the dark days of winter. By the time Valentine’s Day comes and goes, we begin to take tiny steps towards spring. The days are not quite as short. It’s light out until 6:30 now, and the sun makes sudden, bright appearances that give

We are now in the heart of winter, the coldest and darkest days. Christmas and New Year’s Eve have come and gone, and Spring is far, far away. Many people struggle during this time of year because the things they enjoy – sunshine, enjoying the great West Michigan outdoors, feeling warm, exercising easily, taking walks,

Every year some of our residents remain here at Meadows Crossing in Allendale for the winter holidays. Some of them live too far away from home to travel, others have responsibilities they can’t leave, and some people prefer to spend their holidays with the friends they’ve made here at Grand Valley. If this is you

There are almost six weeks left of the fall 2015 semester at GVSU. Where has the time gone? Students are now facing short days, dark nights, cold temperatures, and, even more stressful, plenty of term papers and finals. It’s this stretch of time that can feel like a nightmare for many of our resident students,