What is Friend Jealousy?
Jealousy can be pretty ugly. It can lead to distrust, lower self confidence, and a ruined relationship. For a basic definition, “jealousy is a complex emotion that encompasses feelings ranging fro...Continue reading
Challenges of Living Abroad
As I celebrate one year of living in Spain, I can reflect on all of the challenges I've overcome. I struggled with the language when I first got here, but now, I feel more confident speaking in Spanis...Continue reading
Front and Center: What I Learned from Sitting in the Front Row
It's the first day of class. You head to your lecture hall or classroom or lab a little bit early so that you can get a good seat. When you enter the room, there are several possible seating options. ...Continue reading
Can Cutting Out Meat Save Our Earth?
The Earth isn’t doing so well right now. The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is increasing, trapping more heat energy and increasing the Earth's temperature. Extreme weather, rising sea...Continue reading
True Crime Goodies to Feed your Inner Detective
While some people may find it gruesome, I find true crime incredibly interesting. True crime is defined as a non-fiction literary and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime and detai...Continue reading
Superfood Soundness: Are They Legit?
Blueberries. Kale. Chia. Quinoa. Salmon. Almonds. These foods have all increased in popularity within the past few years because they’ve been dubbed “superfoods” by some doctor or Instagram fitn...Continue reading
Why I Used Bumble to Find a BFF
I think most people know that I like social media (and I'm not alone on this one). Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Snapchat, I have them all. I even dabbled in Tinder awhile back. Social medi...Continue reading
Red Light District Real Talk
I went to Amsterdam this past week to enjoy the intricate canal system, the rich history, and the Dutch architecture. To be totally candid, Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist cities in the w...Continue reading
Is Being Connected a Bad Thing?
I grew up connected. Mind you, when I was a kid we still had dial up internet, not the super fast broadband that's pretty standard nowadays. But if you talk to my parents, they'll tell you about the m...Continue reading
The Truth About Hostels
When I was first going to Europe, my parents told me never to stay in a hostel. “They’re dirty and dangerous” my mother warned, “you’ll get your soap stolen, among other valuables”. But as...Continue reading
