Watching Ted Talks: My New Quarantine Ritual
Ever since the start of the quarantine, I developed a new daily habit: watching Ted Talks. I do not recall what brought me to start...
Gabby Birog (UCSB ‘20)
Gabby Birog (UCSB ‘20)
Gabby is a fourth year double-majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences and History. She was born and raised in San Francisco, but decided to trade in the fog for the sun and currently resides in Santa Barbara. Her main goal as a HerCampus editor is to inspire women to always be the best versions of themselves. After completing her undergraduate studies, Gabby plans to attend law school and practice criminal law. She is particularly passionate about representing incarcerated individuals with behavioral health concerns. She is currently applying to law school. Her hobbies include singing, reading, and cooking.
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The Consequences and Legacy of the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill
On Wednesday, April 22nd, we celebrated Earth Day— a day that marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in...
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Learning to Play Video Games as a "Non-gamer"
News of the current pandemic has led to panic-buying, the creation of Zoom University memes, and stay-at-home orders. People across the...
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The Podcast Phenomenon
At the beginning of this school year, my friend invited me to speak on his podcast about my pre-law organization, my journey applying to...
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Let's Get Productive: Applying to Summer Jobs, Internships, and Research Programs
With the winter quarter coming to a close and spring break on the way, it is time to start thinking about what to do for summer break...
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Filipino Culture and the Perversion of Filipino Values
My name is Gabby, and I am Filipino-American. The Philippines is a third world country that consists of thousands of islands, nestled...
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Applying to Law School as a Woman of Color
Ever since I was about six years old, I knew I wanted to go to law school. I grew up learning about a great injustice that happened on my...
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A Breakdown of the Controversy Behind Joker
Spoilers ahead: Read with caution! Some of the topics discussed in the article contain sensitive or triggering topics, including gun...
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From Student to Scholar: How to Get a Research Position at UCSB
Participating in research provides a multitude of benefits to undergraduate students. According to Dr. Anne Charity Hudley, research allows...
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Becoming a LEADer
A few days after moving into the Santa Cruz resident halls, I attended an event with dozens of tables at the San Miguel/San Nicholas Lawn...
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The Benefits of Taking Public Transportation: Why I’m 20 and Still Don’t Drive
San Francisco is renowned for its cultural, commercial, and financial success. People from all over the world flock to admire the city’s...
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What Can You Do with a History Degree?
With the job market favoring STEM majors, liberal arts and humanities majors have turned into the “most useless college degrees.” But, I...
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A Three-Digit Number: Prepping for the LSAT
Four letters. L-S-A-T. Admissions representatives from several law schools stressed that an applicant’s LSAT score, along with their...
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High School Senior Blues: The College Admissions Process
For all the high school seniors receiving college decisions, here are a few things I wish I'd told myself back then: After submitting my...
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The Customer Is Not Always Right: Why Retail/Customer Service Workers Deserve Better
I’m the type of person who loves to be busy. Call me bonkers, but I hate doing nothing. At the start of the summer, I read the posts from...
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The Incredible Life Lessons of Harry Potter
Warning: Spoiler Alert! Read ahead with caution. Here are just a few of the many lessons we've learned from the magical world of Harry...
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Tips for Dealing with Insomnia
We’ve all experienced sleepless nights studying for our midterms and finals at some point in our undergraduate careers. However, how would...
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Women of LEAD
Legal Education Association for Diversity (LEAD) is a pre-law organization at UCSB, aimed to provide little to no cost resources so that...
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What It's Like to Lose Your Hair: My Alopecia Journey
Every year on Halloween, my elementary school hosted their annual costume parade and carnival. I was in the girly, princess phase of my...
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The Appeal and Science of ASMR
Imagine you have a test tomorrow morning. You’ve been studying all night—it's now 12:30 AM. You’re laying in bed wrapped tightly in your...
