Facing the Freshman Blues can be tough for both college students & their parents. How to cope with the emotions of leaving home for the first time, the empty nest syndrome and the practical side getting the dorm room ready to feel homey and get acquainted with your new life new friends and new studies. Our guest, Lifestyle Expert Michele Ammon can help with the transition for both parents and their students off for a new life adventure! Beginning anything new in life can be both stressful and somewhat daunting, especially for the millions of college students that will be heading off to school this year for the very first time. It’s a home away from home and this means a lot of preparation, organization and adult responsibilities. Before your college student heads off to their home away from home let Style Expert Michele Ammon tell you how to better prepare for the new school year with the seven most important subjects and a checklist that is sure to make the grade! She also has some great ideas for the Green college student and how to really save money on a college budget. More about Michele Ammon: Michele Ammon, owner and founder of Michele Ammon Designs, http://www.micheleammon.com www.micheleammon.com , located in New York City, draws from her years of experience styling for major magazine publications, fashion events, weddings, commercials and so much more. Her eye for detail and the trends of today and tomorrow, play a key role in her design choices. Michele is constantly applying new techniques and fashions in her designs, bringing style to life. Michele gained most of her experience decorating and shopping for top companies, celebrities, and personal clients in NYC. She is also the lead designer and food stylist for some of the top chefs and caterers in NYC. Having an extensive background as an actress and performer, Michele is right at home in front of the camera. She has appeared in many national television commercials, Off-Broadway theatre, TV and film. Michele has hosted lifestyle and design segments for NYC’s Metro Channel and Clic NY! as well as being featured on NY1. She is the NYC Host for expandedbooks.com, where she has interviewed New York Times best-selling authors and world renowned novelists. She is currently one of the News Anchors of The Onion News Network, recently launched in April 2007.