How to structure your day with music
For all my music lovers out there, this one’s for you. Music can be a really good motivator. Lots of studies show that listening to upbeat music rather than “sad” music all the time can have a legitimate impact on your mental health. So, let’s put the science to work. If you’re like me and […]
Motivation to serving those harder days (especially when it’s almost the end of term)
There are lots of days where I question my life and have multiple breakdowns in a month, which makes it super hard to stay motivated for classes, ESPECIALLY when you know that there is only less than two weeks of school left. Keeping motivation during these times can be tough, so it’s my job to […]
Friendship, loneliness, and Wicked: Find your perfect community in university
With the Oscars flooding my search history, I would like to chime in and say the 2x Oscar-winning film Wicked is more than just a movie—it’s a life-altering masterpiece (my opinion). And let it be known that this film is rich with themes of race, political unrest, and identity… But today, we’re going to keep […]
How to get up for 8 am classes without crying (maybe)
I’m not a morning person—I hate everything about mornings. But ever since I arrived at university, I’ve always had at least one course with an 8 am class. Despite my best efforts, I just can’t avoid them. Last semester, I had five courses (COSC, CHEM, BIO, SOCI, ENGL, and three labs). It’s a struggle every […]