Sorry to start the day off with a downer, but this video is too crazy to miss. Last week, a sightseeing helicopter and a small plane collided over New York City’s Hudson River. Tragically, all nine of the passengers died in the crash, and their bodies have been recovered. Nobody was exactly sure how the two aircraft collided. Until now…

At first, going up in a stunt airplane might seem like an awesome idea. And if you’re the girl on the right, it probably was. But if you’re the girl on the left, life has probably never been so pukey.

I’m broke and lazy – are you broke and lazy? Of course you are. You’re a college student (or a big fan of college-related material if you’ve found yourself reading this).

To many, “college student” is synonymous with “too busy and too broke.” Even if you’re a part-time student/full-time worker it’s assumed that you’re a slacker. So instead of slacking off on ultra-cool college websites (…) how about you get off your ass and start preparing for your trip home?

Oh, you need help? Sigh…OK.

Just sit back and let COED do the dirty work of providing simple-yet-important travel tips while you reap the benefits. Lucky bastard.

Book your flight early

It’s surprising how many people don’t follow this all-important rule. Call it being a member of the A.D.D. Generation or being too busy with schoolwork, but there’s no excuse when purchasing a ticket home is just a click away. (more…)