At the end of my first semester freshman year, I had a dilemma. I’d taken 5 classes that semester, and I still had no idea what I wanted to major in. I was frustrated and discouraged. What if I never found a major or career that sparked my passion? I wasn’t ready to give up, Read More…
Adulting: MyHomework, Google Calendar, Exercise, and Sleep
Here are four pieces of advice for incoming freshmen: (1) Use the myhomeworkapp.com website to organize homework, quizzes, assignment, and exams by course. I begin each semester by inputting the assignments and due dates so I always know what I need to focus on. Avoid the horrible “this huge paper is due tomorrow and I Read More…
Calling All Young Females: Discover the World of Youtube Influencers
Youtube is no longer just a platform for music videos and funny pet compilations, it is a space full of empowering young women openly sharing their life experiences and advice. You can join supportive and helpful communities while still keeping a safe social distance! Below are some of the best influencers aimed to empower and Read More…
Why I Actually Like Shakespeare Now – Thanks to English 182
I’ll admit, I visited SparkNotes many times in my high school career while reading Shakespeare. Yes, I still read his plays, but it was nice to compare to see what was actually happening. But with this class, I didn’t even have to look at SparkNotes – and learned more than I ever did in high Read More…
Houseplants: Fun and Wholesome Pastimes for Lockdown
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…
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…
The best college life-hack: Get more sleep!
Hacking your sleep has never been easier, and I promise it is a sure-fire way for an incoming college student to start every day feeling refreshed and ready to take on whatever comes your way! During my first semester as a freshman in college, I was always staying up until the late hours of each Read More…