With preparation of college in full swing, there’s nothing more fitting than talking with the one who founded the go-to source for “things every college girl should know.” From tips on writing a resume to style and beauty, EveryCollegeGirl.com will quickly be a part of your daily reads.
So without further ado, meet Kaleigh Rogers, founder and editor.
Q: When did you start EveryCollegeGirl.com?
A: I started Every College Girl on January 1, 2010, actually, which makes it very easy to track exactly how old the site is:)
Q: What was the inspiration behind starting it?
A: It’s a strange story, really. I’d been wanting to start a blog for awhile, but every idea I had was basically already covered. My boyfriend and I are long distance; so I was in the book store one day looking for a gift to send him in the mail and found a book called “Things Every Man Should Know” with instructions on changing a tire and mixing a martini. I thought to myself, this is what is missing for college girls! And the idea came from there.
Q: What do you hope to accomplish with EveryCollegeGirl?
A: I love providing a resource for college girls, like myself. I know I read a lot of blogs out there and generally use their information to improve my wardrobe, style, schoolwork, and just my life overall. If I can be helping other girls in any area of their life, then I’ve done my job.
Q: You’re still in college yourself, will this site be something that you continue after?
A: I absolutely want to continue this beyond college, maybe even making a career out of it. Of course, I’d have to have lots of connections with writers who are still in college in order to keep the content current and relatable. No one wants advice on being in college from someone who graduated 10 years ago.
Q: What style tips do you live by as a college student?
A: Make every day a reason to dress up. You have your whole life to lounge around in sweatpants, why not take advantage of your youth and make an effort every day to look your best. Plus, you never know who could be watching, and with street style blogs popping up all over the place now, you might actually get props once in awhile!
Q: How do you keep a balance with school, your social life & the website?
A: It’s tough but, to be honest, I can only do it because I love it. I love to write, and I love the daily grind of editing the site and keeping things running. The rewards I get from girls actually reading and participating on the site far outweigh a couple lost hours of sleep 
Q: For those aspiring journalists and writers, what’s your advice to others who want to start an online publication like yours?
A: Just do it! Even if you only have 1 reader a day, getting your ideas out there is so important. If the content is really good, the readers will come. If nothing else, you’ll end up with a nice portfolio to show potential employers.
