We explore how advice meant for college freshmen—from practical packing tips to strategies for making friends—can benefit all of us. (Special guest: Gretchen’s daughter, currently a college freshman.) We also offer suggestions for a Rebel who struggles with late-night snacking, and share hacks for being a considerate houseguest and for getting more pleasure of reading.

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• Happier in Hollywood Substack newsletter
• Happiness Project shop
• "Five Things" newsletter
• Four Tendencies quiz
• Elizabeth is reading: Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner (Amazon, Bookshop) 
• Gretchen is reading: The Crow Trap by Ann Cleeves (Amazon, Bookshop)  

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