1. Feeling tired already this semester? Open the blinds and turn off the lights. Sunlight has been known to give you more energy and regulate sleep patterns, which will in turn brighten your mood.

2. When you send packages back home, skip the bubble wrap and instead use yesterdayís newspaper. It worked for grandma, and itíll work for you.

3. Going into town anytime soon? Plan your errands in advance! Strategically coordinating trips will both save on gas and contribute less pollution into the air.

4. Buy your groceries in bulk. It saves on packaging and saves you trips to the store.