Contribute
to Metiza
Search
Generic filters
Exact matches only
Filter by Custom Post Type
Sierra Zima

Sierra Zima, Staff Writer

Sierra is a junior studying international business and Spanish at Saint Louis University-Madrid. Aside from forgetting to call her parents, Sierra spends her time traveling, hiking, sending dog pictures to her friends, and telling dad jokes.
  • Life Hacks

    | Nov 18, 2018

    Don’t Guilt Yourself for Vegging Out

    I think one of the most relaxing things in the world is vegging out. Sitting on the couch, binge watching Netflix, eating …
  • Travel Tips and Tricks

    | Nov 17, 2018

    Life Lessons Learned from Traveling Without Money

    In Spain, like once a month, there’s a holiday that falls on a Friday. These holidays translate into two things for me: …
  • Empowerment

    | Nov 11, 2018

    Tips to Deal with Rejection

    When I was a teenager, maybe 13 or 14, I sat down every Tuesday evening to watch America’s Next Top Model. Being a girl in…

  • | Nov 07, 2018

    An American Abroad During Elections

    On November 6th, I walked into my science class and the first question my Spanish-American professor asked me was: “d…
  • Education

    | Nov 07, 2018

    Why Textbooks are Expensive (and What You Can do About it)

    I am someone who likes to be prepared. I always keep snacks in my purse in case I (or one of my friends) gets hungry. I always …
  • Relationships

    | Nov 04, 2018

    Life Advice from an Old Spanish Man

    Last Sunday, I needed some air. Not everything is sunshine and Flamenco living here in Spain. I was honestly having a rea…
  • Education

    | Oct 26, 2018

    The Earth is Dying

    The Earth’s climate has been warming and changing since the beginning of it’s existence. However, the Earth&…
  • Relationships

    | Oct 23, 2018

    Domestic Violence: Warning Signs and How to Seek Help

    A woman is assaulted or beaten every nine seconds. 20 people are abused by an intimate partner every minute, adding up to …
  • Education

    | Oct 22, 2018

    Why Do We Lie?

    We’ve all been there. When you friend or mom or whomever asks that dreaded question: “does this dress/shirt/skirt…
  • Life Hacks

    | Oct 21, 2018

    Adult Birthdays: Then Versus Now

    I remember being a child and counting down the days until my birthday. It usually started around the month of May, after m…
  • Travel Tips and Tricks

    | Oct 17, 2018

    Fall FOMO

    When I moved myself across the world to live and study in Madrid, I didn’t know how much I would miss some of my favorite U…
  • Your Beautiful Body

    | Oct 15, 2018

    Strategies for Coping with Stress

    It’s a really stressful time in the world. Go on any news outlet, online or print, and you can see that everywhere in the …
    • More