Graphic by Nate Barton Like most topics of our generation, the issue of being an overly-eager college student with little time for anything can be summed up with a simple meme: A triangle with the title "Choose Two," each point representing school, social life or sleep. Scarily relatable, right? Well, that's not how it should be. Ideally, students would have time for it … [Read more...] about Don’t Bust Under College Pressure
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Take Steps to Destress
Graphic by Nate BartonIt is the beginning of the semester. Winter break is out of sight. Though the first few weeks of school tend to be easier and not as stressful, soon, the school weeks will be chaotic and stressful. Because of this, it is important to make sure that stress does not become all-consuming — it can be so easy to become anxious, exhausted and … [Read more...] about Take Steps to Destress
Is Fulbright in Your Future?
Photos by Micah LambertWhether a freshman or a senior, there is always one question in the back of every Pepperdine student's mind: What am I going to do after graduation? For students who have been scrolling through job ads, attending career fairs and networking like crazy but still nothing seems to fit, have no fear, there are other options. For students who are fascinated by … [Read more...] about Is Fulbright in Your Future?
Don’t Forget to Experience
Graphic by Nate Barton Many people told me coming back from studying abroad can be a rough transition. After being met with an unusually busy syllabus week and an impressive mountain of homework that stretched my to-do list to lengths previously unassociated with the first week of school, I believe them. Welcome to junior year. It is a challenging shift from spending a … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to Experience
Don’t Let Stress Get the Best of You
Art by Peau ProtesanoIf you're like most Pepperdine students, you're under a fair amount of stress right now. You may be on the second round of midterms, preparing for finals, or even stressing about jobs and graduation. It's completely understandable if you're dying of anxiety. However, large amounts of stress can be damaging to your health, as well as your grades, and it's … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Stress Get the Best of You