For many amidst this pandemic, social distancing has turned into a long bout of social isolation that feels never-ending. Luckily, houseplants are great companions and pastimes for social isolation. Here are 3 reasons you should invest in houseplants during lockdown. 1. Plants Boost Mental Health The increasingly popular hypothesis of Biophilia explains the psychological benefits Read More…
Day: May 25, 2020
Kiss That Quarantine Fifteen Goodbye
Okay, so maybe don’t actually kiss it, that might break the CDC’s guidelines. Aside from these guidelines, the government put some additional orders into effect themselves including shutting down public places, with the most significant closure in my book being gyms. With that being said, I’m going to give three suggestions as to how I Read More…
What is a “Good Society”? Find Out by Taking Political Science 160!
What makes a heavy reading and writing dense class that incorporates readings from authors such as Plato, Hobbes, and Rawls interesting? A great professor! Introduction to Political Theory, a 4 credit class with Professor Kapust was one of my favorite classes. The lecture consisted of around six-hundred kids while the discussions held about twenty. I Read More…
An Educational Quarantine? Challenge Accepted
The end of quarantine is nearing, and for all of us who desperately need to get out of the house and see someone other than our parents, siblings, or roommate before we go insane, this is GREAT news. Hopefully your quarantine was productive; hopefully you learned something new, but if that’s not the case, whelp.. Read More…
Don’t be Afraid to Make a Change: Transferring Schools
When I accepted an early decision to attend a private business university in New York City with significant scholarship money, I never expected to transfer to another institution two year later. I was promised an elite honors business program with world renowned professors and a personalized business program and curriculum. My expectation was to join Read More…