6 Things I Would Miss About Zoom University
Everyone has beef with Zoom University, and I don’t blame them. It’s hard to learn, it’s even harder to stay engaged, and sometimes the...
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Normalize Holding People Accountable for their Ideologies
Have you ever heard, “Don’t let politics get in the way of a friendship!” or, “You should be able to respect differing political views?”...
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Spotting Yellow Fever on Dating Apps
“Ugh tiny asian girls are so cute” “I love Koreans… especially you” “Chinese girls are just my type” These are all messages that I have...
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The Second Wave is Coming, Are You Ready For It?
We never could’ve predicted COVID-19 affecting us as it did back in March. It was an unexpected turn in the path of life. We locked down...
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Looking Good On Zoom with Minimal Effort
I know what you're thinking. We are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, insane election, and paying thousands of dollars for online...
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FOMO feat. Social Media x Social Distancing
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is exacerbated by social media. Not only do you have to imagine the fun other people are having, but you have to...
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The Difficulties of Online Learning
Photo by Nenad Stojkovic distributed under a CC BY 2.0 license Those of us who have been on campus before are used to getting dinner with...
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A New Appreciation for Nature
If you’re situated in Atlanta this semester, I’m sure you’d agree that finding safe but fun pastimes has been a challenge. In cities, many...
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dear black friend, i’m sorry
dear black friend, i’m sorry -manushri dear black friend, for far too long i never apologised to you but today, i say, i’m sorry i’m sorry...
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Why “Sex and the City” Got Me Through 2020
Growing up, my mom would often have Sex and the City playing in the living room, as she sipped at a glass of white wine. She always used to...
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Anyone Can Grow These Plants (Yes! That means you too!)
I, as many people have during this quarantine, have found myself craving a lot more structure than in previous years. Working on school...
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Sustainable, Socially Distanced, and Spooky? Here’s What Your Halloween Could Look Like…
With spooky season upon us and a lack of physical festivities we can partake in, one of the safest things we can do with our loved ones is...
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9 Ways to Celebrate Fall from Afar
Most of us are used to walking around campus this time of year, feeling the leaves crunch beneath our feet, taking in the beautiful Atlanta...
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Stuck at Home? Try This Total-Body No-Equipment-Necessary, Dorm-Room-Proof Workout!
With COVID-19 physical distancing and safety requirements, going to the gym to workout is not an option for everyone, especially college...
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The Frustrating Imperfections of Online Learning
Having the luxury of waking up ten minutes before class and attending lectures from bed can be a huge stress-relief for university students...
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How to Succeed Academically during a Virtual Semester
I’ve heard from many of my friends and peers that this past semester has been so much harder in terms of motivation and focus. Here are a...
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Why I Don’t Double Major (or do a Minor)
Something that really surprises me about college students, especially Emory students, is how many of them double major. Maybe it’s just me...
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Rating Netflix Shows I Watch When I Should Be Studying
Procrastination comes in many forms, and Netflix binging just might be my personal favorite. When it comes to online school, I find the...
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Feeling Disconnected During A Virtual Semester
For many of us who do not live close to our college friends, this virtual semester–and the recent announcement of a second virtual semester...
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What I learned from a semester of Zoom University
A year ago today I would have been rushing through the rain-soaked grass of the quad while looking over last night's notes on my phone. I...
