August Reads: A Subtle Month
This month sadly I was only able to get through two books but given that I was doing a lot of moving around and adjusting to my new home, I am going to let it slide. While I enjoyed the…
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Week 1: Settling into My New Life in Barcelona
As of today, I have been in Spain for exactly one week! My time here has been very eventful and while I can’t relay everything that I’ve done and seen, I can share some of my most memorable moments and…
Maximizing Your Minutes: Time Management for College Life
It’s no secret that I enjoy keeping myself busy. But even for someone that has trouble relaxing, things can feel overwhelming and stressful. During my sophomore year of college, I balanced executive positions for two organizations, a job at my…
Navigating Abroad: Learning From My Travel History
In exactly a week from today, I will be landing in Barcelona to start my semester abroad! I am beyond excited about this adventure, but I also want to make wise travel decisions as I embark on this journey. There…
Office Hours: Are They Worth Your Time?
In the fall quarter of my sophomore year, I took the last calculus class in the series and there were two midterms and one final. Well, I practically failed the first midterm. It was a pretty devastating moment but because…
B Corps: Business for the Better
“Benefit corporations and Certified B Corporations are both leaders of a global movement to use business as a force for good.” – B Lab In 2006 three friends left their careers in business and finance and became committed to positively…
Ranking The 7 Colleges at UCSD After Being a Student for 2 Years
When applying to UCSD, I had absolutely no idea what the different “colleges” meant. I watched one YouTube video and let it decide my fate. Although I could have surfed through the UCSD website and read about all the requirements…
First Books of the Month Post! July Favorites
Welcome to my first books of the month post! One point of criteria that I look for in a good book is whether the book is easy to get through. I think that people don’t read books that often anymore…
Tips For Moving Off Campus
When I was moving into my first house without my parents and off campus, I felt like I was officially becoming an adult and had more control over my life and independence. However, there are many different things to think…
Greek Life at UCSD: How Can it be Beneficial?
Introduction We’ve all heard about stereotypes, horror stories, and so many more negative things about Greek life. When I was gearing up to go to college, I hadn’t thought about whether I was going to join Greek life. I didn’t…