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In these unprecedented times, it is increasingly more important to look out for your own physical and mental well-being. For many people around the world that are dealing with the financial and emotional strain of the new normal, stress and anxiety levels are at an all time high. Everybody could use a little bit of […]
Studying abroad in France was the best experience I have ever had, and it changed the way I live, think, and go about daily life. For example, I try much harder to not waste water because my host mom told me that I use too much water while brushing my teeth! This along with bigger, […]
Studying abroad has become very popular among college students, and in recent years it has become more achievable and affordable. Studying abroad is scary at first for most people (usually the fun kind of scary). Whether it’s your first time out of the country or your fifth time, there are always going to be unknowns. […]
Good advice as we start Finals Week! College creeps up on many unsuspecting victims, leaving them anxious and confused about what to do next. This anxiety only makes it harder to step back and make a plan for success. Whether you are a senior in high school or a junior in college, the pressure of […]
Fast fashion has taken the world by storm since the 1980s. Companies like Zara, Forever 21 and H&M are all known for offering affordable, stylish clothing nationwide. Millions of people flock to these stores in order to get great deals on pieces, looking fashionable while not breaking the bank. There’s an underlying issue with this […]
With Halloween only 233 days (and counting!) away, it’s about time we start thinking spooky thoughts. But it’s always so hard to know where to start, isn’t it? Not to worry, boys and ghouls, because here lies but a small number of boogeymen–from the lesser-knowns to the famous to the infamous. The rank of each […]
The dreaded time after Spring Break always approaches rather quickly. For that wonderful week away, you were able to shut off your mind and not worry about school work. And with the coronavirus completely interrupting the semester this spring, getting back on track has been even tougher. But the pure bliss of freedom is still […]
Hand sanitizer and toilet paper shortages, travel bans, and mass hysteria have all been the products of the coronavirus pandemic. But while the United States is just starting to experience the worst of this pandemic, the impact will continue, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. “We […]
Zumba fitness is a dance group fitness class that targets the entire body. The popular fitness craze was started by Beto Perez, an aerobics instructor who forgot his cassette tape for class. Instead of canceling class, he improvised by using his Latin music cassettes and eventually “Zumba” was born. Zumba incorporates numerous world music and […]
Ever wondered where to eat when visiting the Charleston coast but felt like there were too many options and not enough time? As of 2019, 6.9 million individuals have visited the Holy City to soak up its rich history, southern hospitality, beautiful beaches and iconic cuisine. Three of Charleston’s most popular beaches include Folly Beach, […]
Once the coronavirus has disappeared, we will hopefully be able to travel back and forth to Europe again. And a great place to travel to is the undiscovered city of Gothenburg, Sweden – a west coast town that offers both the exciting pulse and the calming vibe of a sea breeze. Gothenburg is the second-largest […]
You have likely exercised at one point or another in your life, whether it was on weight machines at the gym, running on a trail or even biking through your neighborhood. Have you ever stopped to think about the variety of potential benefits exercising can have on your life? Keep reading to learn about seven […]
This is how to make it as an elder ‘Zoomer’ in this quarantine. Now that so many of us have extra downtime and need something to do, it’s way past time to get on TikTok – a Chinese app created in 2012 to inspire creativity – and start dancing. Or at the very least, you […]
What a crazy time it is. While we’re all at home protecting the health and safety of ourselves and others, it is safe to say we have all gone a little crazy – and if you haven’t, I applaud you. Social distancing has brought us strange times where we have absolutely no idea what to […]
As countries across the globe begin to reach a peak in the coronavirus impact, and as quarantining remains a major effort in the United States, the best thing you can do during this time is to fill it up with activities while keeping it entertaining. This blog post will give some ideas for those times […]
Caring for houseplants is becoming more and more popular, leading many to wish to create their own tropical garden in their living rooms. And many novice house planters covet tropical plants such as fiddle leaf figs, monsteras and rubber trees because of their beauty and ability to brighten up a room. But while they are […]
Common things we are doing every day are speeding up climate change at unhealthy rates. The good news is that from just remembering to turn lights and electronics off when not using them to bringing your own grocery bags are some of the easy ways to keep this planet healthy. Read this list to become […]
With the stress of quarantine and trying to escape pure boredom while social distancing, there’s no better way to pass the time than doing something fun – either by yourself or with the family. Although the activities are limited, one thing everyone can do is sit down and watch a movie. Here are seven movies […]
If you’re anything like me, you might love spending your quarantine time watching Netflix. It is actually becoming a problem, to the point where I find myself watching an entire season of a series in one sitting. As someone who has used Netflix for many years, I have watched quite a few movies, television shows, […]
I know that while the topic of COVID-19 is very serious, it is also very tired. I find myself forgetting what I used to talk about with friends and family before I was placed in a cage by Mother Nature or the powers that be. It has become very apparent that humans don’t like to […]
