How to Survive Dorm Life as an Introvert
For introverts like myself, dorm life can be very challenging. Here are five tips I picked up throughout my freshman year that helped me survive the introvert’s nightmare that is dorm life.
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The 411 on College
Spilling the tea on the true college experience.
Don't Sleep on Internships: How to Maximize your Benefit and Experience
So...let’s talk internships. Something that is so crucial to the college experience, but also one of the most terrifying things to navigate...
How to Write Creatively Without Pressure
In my creative writing class, we often discuss the importance of taking the pressure off of yourself while writing. Many of my classmates have noted their anxiety and reluctance while experimenting with writing, and I know many of my friends struggle in the same way. But despite my anxious personality, I have never found creative writing to be a particularly stressful hobby, and it's rare that I struggle with anxiety about writing a piece. I don’t know if I’m comfortable with it because I’ve been writing for a decade already or because I’ve already read published work that is bafflingly bad, but here are my tips for taking the pressure off while writing creatively and getting your creative juices flowing.
How to Keep A Clean Life With A Messy Room
You don't have to 'fix' everything in your life for it to be all you want it to be.
The Adventure Continues: The Story of My Life in Four Stages
Because sometimes, to see where you’re going, you have to look at where you’ve been.
How to Bullet Journal and Why You Should Do It
Bullet journaling is a trend that has recently become very popular. But what is it exactly? When I first heard of it, I had no idea what it...
It’s Greens-tober, Y’all
Let’s face it: salads get the worst rep in the foodie world.
On Regressing to my Thirteen-Year-Old-Self
Like many upperclassmen, midterms are back in my life again with a vengeance. The constant essay writing, studying, project-finishing and...
Homecoming – What It's Like Being Home From College
How it feels to come home after the first month of freshman year.
I Didn't Want To Go To UCLA And Now I Wish I Don't Have To Leave
Unlike everyone else, it was not my dream school.
When Another Year Passes: How to Manage Grief on a Death Anniversary
My mom passed away on October 8, 2013. It has been six years since my mom passed away and I can still remember the day vividly. This time...
Three Simple Recipes for College Students
When I first began my college career in 2018, I was barely getting accustomed to the independent lifestyle. No more relying on my parents...
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How to Take Time For Yourself
There’s no time like me time.
Dear Homecoming,
Let’s embrace the moment that homecoming encircles us in.
How to Enjoy the Beauty of Solitude–And Letting it Teach You Valuable Lessons
Surround yourself with great people, but set aside time for solitude.
Things You Learn During Your Last 24 Hours of Being 21
Everyone looks forward to being 21, but what about everything that comes after that?
Finding Inspiration
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash Finding inspiration is hard at times, especially right now during midterms and chaotic times. I tend...
Time Managing for the Busy Go-Getter: A Survival Guide
College is a huge change in anyone’s life. From beginning to living on your own to grocery shopping for yourself, it’s an exciting period...
5 ways to make your life better right now
We’re in the thick of it now. Midterms are here, the workload is piling up, and the excitement of the new school year is starting to fizzle...
