7 Undeniably Awesome Instagram Accounts Every College Student Should Follow

By Kait Spong

Oh, Instagram! You’re great for so many reasons. Your copious amount of photos, videos, live broadcasts, and temporary stories make for hours upon hours of entertainment. But for some college students, Instagram isn’t always the cat’s pajamas. It can create a proverbial road block when it comes to achieving tasks in a timely manner, which—let’s face it—can be a challenge for any student who is burnt out after hours upon hours of studying.

But Instagram can be a fairly positive and advantageous tool if used correctly. It all depends on who you follow. You don’t have to dull your mind with endless meme accounts (even though a little “memeing” is extremely healthy, and you’ll even find a recommendation for one in this blog!) when there are so many useful profiles to follow on IG that can potentially help you with every aspect of your life. Whether it’s organization, food prep, or fitness, the list goes on and on. Here’s a list of our top 7 must-follow Instagram accounts for college students!

@babeswhostudy

What You’ll Get on Your Feed: Study Tactics, Study Guides, & Plenty of Pretty Notes

There’s an array of various note-taking Instagrams with feeds full of handwriting so nice, pens so colorful, and notes so concise, but none take the cake like @babeswhostudy. @babeswhostudy is actually run by a singular babe, who simply goes by Mich according to her profile. She is studying cellular and molecular biology at the University of Utah, and followers can expect to see posts filled with beautifully taken notes as well as a Tumblr blog link that will lead you to a Q&A forum and an all-access pass to Mich’s study guides, which include a recently compiled study schedule for the MCAT that is downloadable free of charge!

@dormify

What You’ll Get on Your Feed: Décor Ideas, Interior Design Inspiration & Cool Giveaways

@dormify provides the perfect inspiration for your personal (or depending on your roommate, not-so-personal) hideaway from classes, extracurricular activities, and just the overall hustle and bustle of campus life. Other than the #inspo you need, followers will also find a number of giveaways that allow them to amp up their interior décor game. If you have moved on from dorm life and into an off-campus apartment, there is also @aptbydormify, which provides a full scope of interior design eye candy for every room of your new place!

@officialcollegetourist

What You’ll Get on Your Feed: Gorgeous Travel Photos That May Give You a Lil’ FOMO  

Suffering a serious case of the wanderlust blues because you weren’t able to study abroad this semester? This Instagram might just be the cure! @officialcollegetourit describes itself as a “Global Student Travel Community” where students studying or traveling abroad can submit their photos. Experience the hot springs of Iceland, the canals and gondolas of Venice, and the beaches of Kauai all from the comfort of your smartphone. You can even pay it forward by submitting a travel picture once your budget loosens up, providing a little comfort to other students who are currently stuck in their dorm room or apartment for a semester’s worth of time.

@kalememaybe

What You’ll Get on Your Feed: Colorful Pictures of Beautiful Culinary Creations & Recipes to Match

Looking for ways to stay healthy despite the ever-looming threat of the “Freshman 15?” @kalememaybe is here to help, and with such a clever IG handle, who wouldn’t want her advice? Just because you moved out of your parents’ house doesn’t mean you have to lose all semblance of healthy eating. @kalememaybe posts a stream of colorful, fresh, and tempting photos that will leave you salivating and wanting more. There’s even a link in her bio that leads you to a comprehensive guide full of recipes, podcasts, and products she recommends to aid you in your clean eating journey.

@plankingforpizza

What You’ll Get on Your Feed: Fitness Inspiration That Will Motivate You Well Into 2018

If you’re looking for a little #fitspo in your daily life to go along with your healthy eating regimen, but you aren’t gung-ho about fitness militants then @plankingforpizza is the perfect Instagram account to follow. @plankingforpizza follows the fitness journey of Jess in Orlando, Florida. Jess, who recently just earned her certification as a personal trainer. She is more of a lifestyle coach than bark-in-your-face trainer—she preaches body positivity, self-empowerment, and mental strength as much as she does physical health. Now, she’s teamed up with her personal trainer, Jason Kasheta (@kashetabodyfit) to offer a 90-day challenge complete with personal training and nutrition planning. It’s the perfect way to start 2018 off on the right foot!

@beigecardigan

What You’ll Get on Your Feed: Hilarious Memes (What Else Could You Want?)

If there’s one thing that all college students love, it’s a good meme. We all need a good, hearty laugh every now and then, and while there is quite an oversaturation of meme accounts on Instagram, @beigecardigan has got to be one of our personal favorites. @beigecardigan, run by an NYC stylist named Jessica Anteby, who is the wife of Elliot Tebele’s @fuckjerry. The account was started as a low-key troll a few years ago when Anteby couldn’t seem to get Tebele off of his signature Instagram account. But it was a prank that turned into solid meme goal, featuring the most relatable, topical memes that will definitely make you crack, if not tear up after an uncontrollable bout of laughter. Whether you’re a current, former, or future college student, @beigecardigan’s posts always provide a little positive boost so you can refrain from curling up in a defeated fetal position.

@uCribs  

What You’ll Get on Your Feed: Restaurant Recommendations Near Universities

Hey, a little shameless self-promotion never hurt anyone! @uCribs promotes local restaurants, cafes, and local foodie favorites near universities across the U.S. every Wednesday for our #humpdayhotspot. In the mood for some coffee or gelato? How about a quick lunch or a fancy sit-down dinner when your parents pop into town to visit? Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, everyone can stand to find a new hangout or two. Tune into our feed for restaurant recommendations, lifestyle blogs, and more!

Love it or hate it, Instagram is one of the most used social media apps by teenagers and young adults in the United States—only trailing slightly behind Snapchat and Facebook. Even if you choose not to post, you can still use the platform as a tool to improve your overall lifestyle. Whether its study tips, recipes, fitness, lifestyle, travel, or entertainment, you can find every niche on Instagram along with the you need to lead a fuller, more productive daily routine.

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