Photos by Kayla Lee “College had always been a thing that I was working toward and college had always been my ultimate goal. It was my resource toward economic mobility and to be someone my parents were not able to be,” said senior Jazmin Guardado, an International Studies major at Pepperdine. She is a first-generation college student. Guardado is from Los Angeles, but … [Read more...] about Joys and Pains of First-generation College Students
Embrace Maturity
Graphic by Nate Barton It is difficult to determine when exactly one transitions from childhood to adulthood. Studies have shown that it is the brain that determines one's maturity, not one's age. In addition, people's life experiences also shape who they are. Hence, the brain's development and one's life experiences are what determine a person's maturity. In the United … [Read more...] about Embrace Maturity
Don’t Study in Bed
Graphic by Nate Barton It's very important that students find a good place where they can study and be productive. Some people like the library, others like their rooms. However, research has found that studying in bed can be unhealthy. Some of the reasons why studying or getting work done in bed could be disadvantageous for college students include: focus limitation, … [Read more...] about Don’t Study in Bed
Technology Isolates
Graphic by Nate Barton Technology has brought so many amazing things to life. However, some people are so fascinated with technology and all that it has to offer that they disconnect from this world to connect to a virtual world. This results in isolation from those around them, and that is when technology becomes a problem. This need for technology and constantly being … [Read more...] about Technology Isolates
Be Grateful
Graphic by Nate Barton Being grateful means being thankful, and thankfulness can have a huge impact on one's life. Everyone should practice gratitude on a daily basis, whether it is by keeping a daily journal or doing daily mental gratitude exercises. The benefits of gratitude are endless. "Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, … [Read more...] about Be Grateful
