Petra is a Criminology student and pursuing a Minor in Human Rights and Human Diversity. She has a huge love for sushi, animals, and taking pictures of anything and everything! Cats and horses are her ultimate weaknesses (#CatPerson). This year, Petra is looking forward to her first year as part of the HerCampus writing team, meeting new people, getting more involved on campus and becoming more of a gym rat! Outside of HerCampus, Petra is usually found hanging out with her housemates, binge-watching Netflix or playing with her puppy and 2 kittens! (They're adorable)
Diversity is something that is underappreciated and often overlooked. When you have immigrant parents, there is a need for balance. A balance between honouring your cultural values and creating your own morals from personal experiences. Having different views is not wrong, it’s simply a difference in personalities and characters.
“9/11 was an inside job” “Jeffrey Epstein didn’t kill himself in prison” “Area 51 is researching and experimenting on aliens” With anything that gets national or international recognition, people start talking. Conspiracy theories are freaky. They are meant to be controversial and explore alternate purposes. There's a reason for everything, right? Maybe more than one...
Toilet paper won’t save you, Chinese food will NOT give you coronavirus, and no… you’re not just playing it safe, you’re being a racist .
Picture this: You’re five years-old. It’s the last little bit of your shopping trip with your family at the mall. Walking back to your car...
Your life is the way it’s supposed to be, in whatever way you may experience it. It's supposed to be scary, but it's okay to be afraid! Show the world how courageous you really are and ENJOY LIFE!
Get to know Laurier's Human and Social Sciences Association! You've probably never heard of them before, but you've definitely seen their work on campus. Stay #LBProud Golden Hawks!
We all know how stressful the holidays get; here are some ways to help you feel a little more confident and less stressed out!
We all know that it can be tough trying to get your point across when it feels like you’re talking to a wall. Whether you’re in a relationship or single, these 3 tips to communicate better were made for you!
“Hey, you wanna go to the gym?” This question can either spark up some mad anxiety or excitement, or make you feel nothing noteworthy at...
