With the rise of social media apps such as Instagram, there have been more and more bloggers who use the app to update their followers on everything: from food, to lifestyle, to fashion. One category that has gained popularity over the years is the topic of college, which includes practical advice on how to best navigate through those four years of your life. Below are just ten up-and-coming college lifestyle bloggers you should be following on Instagram:
1. Dani Dearest – @danidearestblog
Dani Kluss, also known by her blog name of Dani Dearest, dedicates her blog to “helping millennial and college women succeed in life and their studies.”
2. Lola Adewuya – @lola_adewuya
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgKRamUn5sC/
Adewuya attends Dartmouth College and is also a style guru at College Fashionista. In addition, she is a designer and shares her branding services on her blog. Adewuya also shares tips that can be useful to fellow college students.
3. The Swirl Blog – @theswirlblog
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQWTDtjPyE/
The Swirl Blog is run by recent college grads Gabby and Hannah. Together, they write about everything from how to best balance school to how to nail your first interview upon graduation.
4. Kayla Rivoli – @kaylavblogs
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYQrrmnPlb/
Rivoli has recently graduated from college, but she is going to grad school and posts many helpful articles on how to best navigate through the process of applying and getting through what can be a stressful couple of years.
5. Samantha Neira – @samanthaneira
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4JT8jF6D4/
Neira, who is based out of Philadelphia, shares a variety of topics on her blog, including advice on school, beauty, style and travel. Neira is also a style guru for College Fashionista.
6. Carly Heitlinger – @carly
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqORNyVAnGp/
Heitlinger, also known as the College Prepster, has gained popularity over the years with her posts on style, travel, and personal challenges. Although Heitlinger graduated from college back in 2008, she has since made a name for herself and continues to attract college-aged readers due to her advice and shared experiences. In addition, Heitlinger also has a YouTube channel where she posts Q&A.
7. Stephanie May Wilson – @smaywilson
Wilson writes about “friendship, faith, relationships, and self-confidence,” as listed on her Instagram. Wilson also has a podcast, called Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson. This podcast discusses big questions women have about their lives.
8. Lindsey Pollak – @lindseypollak
Although Pollak is not a college student, she is still a blogger every current or recent student should follow. Pollak is known as the “leading voice on millennials and the multigenerational workplace.” She advises young people who are looking to succeed in their professional life. If you are worried about finding employment upon graduation, following Pollak on both her Instagram and her blog can provide you with a sense of confidence – in how to best go about finding a job and succeeding in your future career.
9. Morgan Timm – @morgantimm
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqdh_QvhOyC/
Although this blogger, known as Mostly Morgan, is no longer in college, she still provides her readers with advice about her time in college.