Comparing Yourself to Others
Flowers are pretty and so are Christmas lights — but they look nothing alike. I don’t know why we do this to ourselves sometimes. Negative...
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30 Things I’ve Questioned My Freshman Year
As I walk around campus and Davis, it’s funny to recall all of the different experiences, phases, emotions, and people that have colored my...
What Undergrad Has Taught Me
For my last-ever Her Campus article, I want to reflect on what my time at UC Davis has taught me. I would say I had a pretty normal...
There’s Only One Trend You Need to Follow This Summer
I’m not here to try and sell you the latest bikini fashions or convince you to listen to the newest hot track on the radio. Instead, I’m...
The Things I’ve Learned in College (So Far) Part II
I wrote an article a year ago called “The Things I’ve Learned in College (So Far)” and looking back on it, Freshie Helena had NO idea what...
5 Totally Possible Things to Do in the Summer When You Hate the Heat
Summer is upon us. For most people, this is a good thing. But for people like me who are basically cold-blooded, summer means misery and...
I Didn't Get the Job...
Recently, I have been applying to on-campus jobs to find a new one for the next academic year. This year, I was an Academic Peer Mentor,...
What I'm Excited for After Graduation
Graduation is quickly approaching, and I could not be more excited. Here are some of the things I'm looking forward to after graduating...
I Saw the Signs and It Opened up My Eyes
Recently, I have learned the importance of being present and realized that every little mundane decision I make leads to my greater purpose...
Staying Cool in the Summer Heat
As much as I love Davis, summer heat feels like a blanket smothering you with no possibility of escape. Obviously, you can camp out in the...
Birth Control Basics for Beginners
So you want to go on birth control. You’ve heard the rumors: weight gain, periods that never seem to end, clearer skin, you name it. For...
What I Learned When My Body Forced Me to Pause
In the middle of the week, I woke up in the morning and immediately felt an itch in my throat. Oh no , I thought. Now was not the time to...
Learning to Love My Own Body
Between the ages of 10 and 12, I was overweight, and the heaviest I had ever been in my entire life. As a child, my parents were always...
Thank You Her Campus
I’ve always had an interest in writing and it is something I love to do in my free time. I believe that writing can be an incredibly...
My Favorite Podcasts and Why
For many reasons, I am a podcast addict. One of them is that humans are amazing. We have an internal desire to connect with others, to feel...
It’s Time to Start Saying No
When I was in middle school, I got a nice big patch of dry skin on my face. I made my mom drive me to the nearest Ulta so I could get...
We Need an Asian Superhero
With their recent releases of Captain Marvel and Avengers: End Game , Marvel has been getting a ton of attention. Millions and millions of...
10 Movies to Get You through Finals Week
With the daunting task of finals week looming ahead, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. So when life feel really heavy and you...
Opinion: Stripping Is Not Empowering
In this day and age, people do whatever it takes to get money. Whether it be tireless hours of honest, hard work or shifty, illegal deals...
R&B Songs for 5 Different Vibes
I just like Rhythm and Blues music (R&B) so much. R&B songs fill up 99% of my playlists. Whenever you catch me with my earbuds in...
