What area are you “making space” for? “I don’t believe that life is worth living if you aren’t spending it pursuing your passions and dreams. I have a passion for writing, and I dream of being successful at it. It’s really that simple. I believe that life is often simpler than we try to make…
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College Advice: Burnout
Even packing our days with things we love to do can result in burnout. It’s time to listen to our friends, family and ourselves. by Alexander MontgomeryStudent at Cal State Los Angeles Understanding Burnout vs. Detecting It in Ourselves Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. One of the things I’ve realized about being…
Priscilla is Making Space for Writing
What area are you “making space” for? “Writing helps me connect to other people from all walks of life. I observe more than I interact and it’s lonely doing so but the insight and lessons I learn from this way of life are more valuable and precious than anything I could ever ask for.” Priscilla…
Caitlin is Making Space for Yoga
What area are you “making space” for? “Yoga allows me to go within myself, figure out what I really want, and identify the steps to get there.” Caitlin Chenus, Loyola University Chicago School of Law Make Space for Your Passions with LifeSpace Share your journey and why this is important to you I began practicing yoga…
College Advice: Act Like a Professional While in School
Since we are not in our careers yet, should we take the time to present ourselves professionally? by Rebekah Baughman, Emporia State University In college we hear everyone talking about the importance of first impressions. They hold lectures and workshops about how to act and dress like a professional. Is any of that really important?…
Jourdan is Making Space for Healing into Our True Selves
In 2019, what area are you “making space” for? “This year, I’m making space for Black women healing into their true selves. This is important because I am a real-life example of this. I found that by putting who I am uniquely before my race, gender, and ethnicity, I was able to make the road…
College Advice: 7 Apps for College Students
7 free apps that are a must-try for students to get organized, maximize free time and prepare for life after college by Dayna Diamond, UCSC ’21 A lot goes into a successful college career. It’s always tricky to organize your classes, balance a budget, and find time for the other things you’d like to do. …
College Advice: Mastering Your Once a Week Class
Tips for staying organized and on top of college classes that meet once a week by Dayna Diamond, UCSC ’21 A lot of people agree: classes that only meet once a week are the hardest. They’re longer, so it’s trickier to pay attention, and they have fewer due dates, so you have to be more…
College Advice: YouTube Channels to Help Students Study
Several YouTube channels worth checking out to help you stay focused while studying by Mela Lozano As a senior in college, I have jumped through many hoops of trying to find the perfect study method. I tried, going to coffee shops, libraries, studying in my bedroom with my Peach Bellini candle, and even going to…
College Advice: Giving Confident Oral Presentations
5 tips for succeeding at giving oral presentations in class – even when you are nervous or new to speaking by Kashfe Rahman, Graduate of UC San Diego Let’s face it! Oral presentations are pretty dreadful to do. Most, if not all of us, get anxious whenever we see on our syllabi that a presentation…
Procrastinator’s Guide to Surviving the Reading List
Taking a fresh look at procrastination at college (and in life) by Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio Hello everyone. My name is Mela. I am a senior in college, and I am a procrastinator. I procrastinate about everything! Procrastination is like the five-day-old spaghetti sitting in your fridge, glaring at you every…
Mela Lozano is Making Space for Cooking, Art and Culture
In 2019, what area are you “making space” for? “Right now, I am making space to hone my skills on professional writing and cooking. I want to be able to successfully run my food blog, and to do so, I need to take time to learn how to cook. I want to be able to…