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The Best Restaurants in Columbia, MO for Takeout
There are some nights where you just don’t feel like cooking, right? One of our best amenities at Forest Village and Woodlake is location — student apartments by MU that give residents premium access to a culinary adventure whenever they want while enjoying it from...

College Stress Management 101
The role of stress in students’ lives has emerged as a top subject of interest as more students have flooded higher education than ever before. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, around 30% of students report feeling depressed, anxious, or...

Top Hot Spots in Columbia
Columbia, Missouri is full of hot spots for eating, drinking, dancing, and more. Home of the University of Missouri Tigers, Columbia has tons of entertainment for college students. There’s no shortage of things to do on the weekend or sports bars to visit on game...

Apartment Living Guide for Students
Whether it’s on or off campus, living in an apartment can bring up plenty of challenges and questions. Luckily for you, we at Forest Village and Woodlake put together an Apartment Living Guide for Students. The following article will be covering important topics every...

Best Restaurants in Columbia, MO
Columbia, Montana is a great town full of an amazing college community that has contributed much to this town. Various kitchen flavors have arisen along with the constant growth of the University of Missouri, Columbus College, and Stephens College. That is why we at...

Things to Do in Columbia, Missouri This Spring
A performer spins a flaming hoop during the True/False Film Fest Parade, Photo by nonorganical via Flickr. Festival season peaks in Columbia, Missouri around October with the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival that draws attendees from all over the country. If you...

A December to Remember!
As winter approaches, we wanted to let you know about our upcoming festive events. We’ll be having events for Christmas, ugly sweater fans, and hot chocolate lovers! We’re open to any event ideas that our residents would like to see. You can either stop by the office...

The Three Official Mizzou Songs Every Student Should Know
Marching Mizzou performing at a football game, Photo by Karen Blaha via Flickr There are three school songs every University of Missouri (Mizzou) student, alumni, and fan should know: the alma mater, the chant, and the fight song! They’re played by Marching...

5 University of Missouri Football Twitter Accounts to Follow
University of Missouri vs. Texas Tech-Homecoming, photo by Jim Ross via Flickr, CC BY-2.0 If you’re a true University of Missouri football fan, then you probably can never get enough news and updates from the team. We know we’re always checking for updates...

The Best Parks and Museums in Columbia
There are many points of interest and attractions that come up in a search for things to do in Columbia, Missouri. The city is full of entertainment, culture, and activity. One of the great things about the city is the constant opportunity for learning. Columbia is...