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Life in Lockdown – July 2020

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It's been a hot minute since I've written a life update. Given that I'm still in quarantine, you have to wonder what the heck I have to update you on. Well, there are plenty of things that have changed. I finished Zoom University online for the spring semester, getting the best grades I've seen since I started at UVA. I have since had about a month to relax and work on my own side projects. As of now, I have started summer online classes, taking Media Ethics, Podcrash, Writing for Television, and Multimedia Production. I'm only taking two classes at once and I am also doing an internship, learning about dialogue and how to navigate difficult conversations with people who are in conflict with one another.

Feelings are okay

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Right before my big trip back to Virginia for spring semester began, I was overcome with emotion. I had traveled to school on my own before. I had been apart from my parents for many months. I had just spent a month with them for winter break and a few tears fell from my cheeks, … Continue reading Feelings are okay →

What I’ve Learned in March 2020 Part 2

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As promised, I have returned with part 2 of what I’ve learned from March 2020. More Lessons While this seems like the best time to be productive, give yourself grace. In this extra time found in the confines of our homes, we enter one of two tendencies - the sense to be uber productive or … Continue reading What I’ve Learned in March 2020 Part 2 →

Life Update of March 2020

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It's spring break for UVA students, and I've been spending it by volunteering at middle schools, tutoring kids. It's the middle of the semester - spring 2020. Feelings - it's all going by so quickly. My time here at UVA - I've never quite felt settled. I've been happy, I've been sad, I've been lonely, … Continue reading Life Update of March 2020 →

Reset Guide

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Every now and again, you need to reset. You need to start over. When you feel like you’ve been living life doing the same things over and over, when you feel stressed out and overwhelmed, when you feel like your brain is a mess, you need a reset. Oftentimes, we get busy and into a … Continue reading Reset Guide →

Letter to 2020

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Dear 2020,  I have no idea what you have in store for me. I know that I’m going to Indiana the first weekend of school, but other than that, there’s a blank hole. And where’s uncertainty, in me, there is fear. So I’m trying to be excited by doing all the “New Year, New Me” … Continue reading Letter to 2020 →

My New Year’s Resolutions for 2020

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Guess what? It’s my favorite time of the year again. And yes, I am saying that after Christmas has passed. New Year’s is my favorite time of the year because people are filled with hope and are looking forward to a fresh start filled with possibility.  As I am gearing up for 2020, I wanted … Continue reading My New Year’s Resolutions for 2020 →

Goals for next semester + Motivational Quotes

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In my recent post, 15 things you should do before you go to college, one of the things on my list was having goals for next semester. So, here are my goals for the second-year first semester. I’ve written them to keep myself accountable, and to remind myself of what I am trying to accomplish … Continue reading Goals for next semester + Motivational Quotes →

15 Things to Do Before You Go Back to School

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As many college students are about to begin their journey of higher education, I thought it would be nice to provide some ideas of things for them to do before going off to their university and starting college in the fall. 15 things to do before going back to school Buy textbooks Rather than waiting … Continue reading 15 Things to Do Before You Go Back to School →

Give Her Grace

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During this semester, I was struggling in my French class. I had just received a low grade on one of my exams, and I was feeling stressed. One of my dormmates consoled me and encouraged me. “It’s just one bad grade. You have so many other chances to improve,” she said. In my journal, I’ve … Continue reading Give Her Grace →

When You’re Feeling Lost, Read This

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Lately in the middle of the hustle and bustle of college, I’ve been feeling kind of lost. It’s like I’ve been wandering around, in the dark, grasping and striving for something to all make sense, for my college experience to click together perfectly. I know that have plenty of posts about embracing the present and … Continue reading When You’re Feeling Lost, Read This →

Loneliness & Friendship Studying Life with Gigi

Loneliness and Friendship

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Walking into the dining hall can be anxiety inducing. After a long day of classes, you are ready to shove some food in your mouth and that’s the only thing on your mind. After settling down with whatever you’ve decided was edible, you look around and find the same situation - you are alone. After … Continue reading Loneliness and Friendship →