“I wish I could, I just don’t have the time.” It’s a phrase people simultaneously hide behind and utilize to mean different things — “I procrastinated,” “I don’t want to tell you the truth,” “I don’t care about it” or “I have other commitments.” It’s funny how even though everyone … [Read more...] about There is No Such Thing as Having No Time
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Student Body President’s Advice on Finding Balance in College
Photos courtesy of Chloe Boudames Pepperdine's junior class student body president, Chloe Boudames, is all too familiar with the challenge of finding balance in college. Boudames has become a master of time management as she has to juggle many extracurricular time commitments on top of her school work. Boudames does PA (production assistant) and feature, or extra work, … [Read more...] about Student Body President’s Advice on Finding Balance in College
Manage Self-Care in the Midst of Academics
Students can become completely consumed in their academics, work and relationships resulting in limited self-care time. Self-care is not selfish, it’s important. People are bound to be stressed out and drained due to not taking the proper time to rejuvenate and detox. Dedicating time to fully honing in on the wants and needs of the body is essential for a healthy and stable … [Read more...] about Manage Self-Care in the Midst of Academics
How to Manage Extracurricular Activities
Between homework, on or off-campus jobs, school and community activities and a social life, it can be a lot for one person to manage. In these four years, your time is limited and valuable. Some students might question the importance or necessity of joining extracurricular activities in the first place. Extracurriculars are important because through your involvement, you can … [Read more...] about How to Manage Extracurricular Activities
Unleash the Power of No
Art by Christine Nelson Pepperdine is the land of yes. Every student’s schedule overflows with classes, clubs and events; so much so that overcommitting is a considered a typical part of Pepperdine life. Add in the New Year’s resolutions and the pressures of a new semester, and you would be hard-pressed to find anyone saying no on this campus. Why shouldn’t everyone … [Read more...] about Unleash the Power of No