Redesigning and Launching a Popular UVA Student Website During a Pandemic
Over the past six months I worked with a team of developers and UI/UX designers to revamp a popular UVA resource: theCourseForum. This...
Shirley Chu (UVA ‘22)
Shirley Chu (UVA ‘22)
Shirley is a third year at the University of Virginia. She loves coffee, books, and plants. She also hopes that you'll enjoy her articles!
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Spritz Birds: Adorable and Cheap Home Décor You Never Knew You Needed
I love festive home decor. My roommates and I decorate our apartment for every holiday, and we stumbled upon the BEST accent piece: Spritz...
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5 Ways to Safely Celebrate Halloween This Year
This year has been pretty spooky and not in a good way like Halloween. However, that does not mean we can’t celebrate Halloween! Even...
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5 Fun Fall Outdoor Activities in the Charlottesville Area
Fall is undoubtedly the best season. The weather is perfectly crisp, the temperature is not too hot or too cold, and everything feels cozy...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Houseplants
Houseplants are wonderful - they are a great addition to any room and serious mental health boosters. According to studies, indoor plants:...
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Soft and Comforting Quaran(tunes)
We have been in quarantine for almost two months now, yet fear and anxiety still lingers in the background of each day. To feel a sense of...
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This is Not a Productivity Contest
“This is a pandemic - not a productivity contest”. I saw this quote while scrolling through twitter, and I could not retweet fast enough. I...
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New Hobbies To Pick Up While Social Distancing
I have been social distancing for two weeks now and just adapted to the slowed down pace of life. We are all incredibly lucky to have a...
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Coronavirus Chaos
On Wednesday, March 13th, the University of Virginia announced that classes will move online starting Thursday, March 19th and encouraged...
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John Ambrose McClaren Deserves Better
I’m an avid fan of Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy. I read the books when they came out, and middle school to high...
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Five 5-Minute Workout Videos That Will Leave You Sore
A common excuse people have for not working out is: “I don’t have time.” Well, that becomes a pretty lame excuse when there are tons of 5...
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How to Take Care of Yourself in 2020
2019 was a rough year. It left us exhausted, stressed, and ultimately unhealthy. (If you thrived in 2019, you are a star!) This past...
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Studying Life Hack: Lo-Fi Beats
A concentration tactic that I swear by is listening to lo-fi study beats. There are tons of live stream lo-fi channels on Youtube, and the...
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Underrated Study Spots That Will Get You Through Finals
A daunting obstacle lies between Thanksgiving break and the celebration of the cozy holiday season: finals week. The turnaround from...
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5 Stores in Downtown Charlottesville That You Must Check Out
Charlottesville’s downtown mall is quite the charm in the fall. Guitarists line the street playing acoustic hits, outdoor vendors sell...
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Iconic Middle School Trends That Should Return
Although middle school consists of many awkward memories and cringey photos, I do have to admit that there were some amazing trends. We...
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Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Taste Test
This week, I really went all out and embraced two of my favorite things: fall and Trader Joe’s. Now that fall is officially upon is, every...
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3 Female Podcasts That Are Worth Listening To
Podcasts have become an increasingly popular medium for news and entertainment, and I have finally joined the podcast streaming community...
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Hustle Culture is Problematic
Recently, young adults and millenials in our society have become infatuated with hustle culture. ForbesWomen contributor Celinne Da Costa...
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Easy College Meals for the Cooking Impaired
As a second year living off-grounds, I no longer have ultimate access to UVA’s (not so) delicious dining halls, but not having unlimited...
