10 Things to Know as a Freshman Coming to SMU
SMU is one of my favorite places, but it did take me a few weeks to figure out my new routine and lifestyle as a college student. It’s...
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Living With a Roommate vs. Without One
My second year of college is coming to an end, and I’ve had the experience of both living with roommates in the dorm, and by myself. I had...
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Why I Chose SMU
Back in the Fall of 2018, I was confused and stressed. I had begun applying to colleges, and unlike a lot of my friends, I didn’t exactly...
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Why Working Out Shouldn't Be About Losing Weight
I always played some sort of competitive sport, up until my junior year of high school. When junior year came around and my family moved to...
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What to Know Before You Get Your Covid Vaccine
This past week, I was very fortunate to get my first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine and it definitely was a unique experience. The location...
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Why I Gave Up Instagram
Over winter break, about halfway through the pandemic, I found myself in a really weird state of mind. I was at home with my family, had no...
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Self-Care Ideas for Midterm Season
If your workload has been anything like mine these past few weeks, you’re probably in need of some tips on how to actually take a solid...
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7 Incredible Female Actresses
With all the awards shows going on, I have seen a lot of actors and actresses getting the recognition they deserve. I love watching...
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Different Expectations for Women and Why It’s a Problem
Let’s face it- women have different expectations than men in the workplace. Women are expected to do their jobs, yes, but are then often...
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Pros and Cons of Living in Dorms
When I was first applying to college, I was a little apprehensive about living in the dorms. I had been at home my entire life (minus...
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Top Tips for Taking Tests Online
We've all gotten to the point of the semester where our professors have started to give a lot of tests. Since a lot of classes are still...
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Why I Started Going to Therapy During the Pandemic
We’re coming up on the one-year anniversary of this pandemic, and I feel like it’s safe to say that it’s taken a toll on everyone’s mental...
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Top Comfort Foods for Cold Weather
Exam season is approaching, which means stress, tests and tears. It also means going home, hopefully to some home-cooked meals. My mom...
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Dealing with Productivity Culture and the Fear of Failing
In our world today, it feels like everything is a competition. Everything from how many majors you are balancing to how many internship...
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How the Pandemic Has Affected my Fitness Routine
I feel like everyone can identify with the shared struggled of keeping a regular workout schedule during the pandemic. Ever since lockdown...
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Why Students Deserve Breaks during Online School
Zoom Univeristy is every college student's new reality, which means having class from one's dorm and doing all schoolwork on a laptop. For...
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It is More Important than Ever to Wear a Mask
Photo by Edmond Dantès from Pexels We are reaching a pretty historic milestone: It has been almost a year since wearing masks because of...
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Best Ways to Up Your Charcuterie Board Game for Valentine's Day
It's that time of year again when it's time to plan date night for Valentine's Day! This year is a little different, but that doesn't mean...
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Why It's Okay to Lighten Your Workload During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted college students across the country in several different ways. If you’ve tested positive or a...
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Top Tips for a Fun Friendsgiving
This year Thanksgiving is going to look a little different. Less people are going to travel home from school, due to Covid-19 restrictions...
