For a while‚ it felt like going to the movies was slowly becoming unnecessary․ Everyone got so used to watching everything at home that going to the movie theaters started to feel outdated․ It came down to the fact that it was much easier to sit in the comfort of your own home, spend time […]
Stuff College Teaches You That No Class Covers
A lot of what you learn at college has very little to do with academics, yet when you think about college, you think of what you study in class, your major, your courses, and everything that’s intended to prepare you for a career. It’s all those minor details that you initially don’t realize may be […]
When the Little Things Start to Feel Like Everything
I think there is a strange feeling where you don’t realize something mattered until it’s close to being over. Seniors especially understand that right now, with graduation on its way, it feels like everything’s happening too fast. You look back at random nights, routines, and walking to class, and they all of a sudden feel […]
Why Are We Productive When Procrastinating?
There’s that productive kind of procrastination․ It’s not that you don’t ever get around to doing anything, just not what you’re supposed to be doing․ After planning to study or work on assignments, your bedroom suddenly needs to be cleaned up; maybe the rest of your house does too. Clothes folded‚ desk cleared‚ things have […]
Why Do We Rewatch the Same Movies?
There is something kind of funny about how we always say we want to watch something new‚ but somehow end up rewatching the same movies over and over again․ You scroll for forever‚ pass a bunch of options‚ and then land on something you’ve already seen ten or 100 times․ And honestly‚ it’s not even […]
A Simple Spring Reset
There’s always a point in the semester where you just wake up‚ and all of a sudden you realize things have kind of spiraled a little․ Your sleep schedule makes no sense‚ your room is somehow getting unorganized‚ and you keep saying you’ll “get it together tomorrow”․ And then suddenly it’s April, and the end […]
Countdown to Graduation
Graduation is far enough away that it doesn’t feel real, but close enough that it’s not something you can ignore. It shows up in little ways, like walking out of class and realizing you won’t be in that room much longer or hearing someone mention their post-grad plans. Midterms, group projects, and trying to enjoy […]
Simple Ways to Enjoy the First Warm Days on Campus
The first warm days of spring hit a little differently on our campus after this long, harsh winter. The sun is setting a little later, making the days feel brighter and longer. With this weather, you’ll see students on campus sitting on the grass, or no more heavy winter coats, and everyone will spend less […]
A Night In We All Need
College has a funny way of making it seem like you should always be doing something․ Going out․ Being social․ Saying yes to plans․ Making memories․ There’s this subtle pressure that staying in somehow equals missing out․ But somewhere between deadlines, burnout, and the exhaustion of simply being a functioning human, the cozy night in […]
Small Habits That Make College Easier
No matter the time of year or how many years you have been in college, you will always receive advice, whether you are looking for it or not. You’re told to wake up early, be organized, and have a perfect daily routine, while also being told to balance work, friends, classes, and get good sleep. […]