It’s your first year on campus, away from friends, home and the familiar. Being in a new space with new people can be overwhelming, and though it can feel lonely at first, newness can be a good thing for everyone. Being away gives you the opportunity to explore endless opportunities where memories and lasting friendships can bloom. Here are...
While hot, vibrant summer days are in close reach, walks on the beach, hometown visits, planned vacations and more summer activities are still a ways away as we head into finals week. As you prepare for lots of studying and late nights, don’t forget to acknowledge your mental health and overall wellbeing during this time. After all, if you're...
Dear graduating seniors,
Graduation is rapidly approaching and with it, the impending weight of what to do next is right alongside it. With the consistent questions that relatives and friends start asking of what’s your specific next goal, it’s hard to tell what your next step is after graduation. For some, those prospects are already lined up (congratulations to those...
We’re already in week four of the spring quarter and it can be hard finding the energy to keep up with any busy schedule. For graduating seniors, this is the last quarter before the real world comes knocking on your door. Seniors especially know when senioritis starts creeping in, it’s even more difficult to try and finish these last...
UCR offers a plethora of free on campus resources that all students can, and should, use. These resources may be labeled as free, however, you are paying for them with your tuition and are entitled to utilize them. Here are four free resources to aid in your success.
Costo Hall
Costo Hall is a hub for diversity and inclusion here at...
As winter quarter is coming to an end, applications to graduate in the Spring have finally been released. For those who are graduating this year, there is so much to do in such little time. Sometimes, I think about the time when I started my first quarter at UCR. Excited, driven and motivated are just a few of the...
With finals approaching, the stress and anxiety that comes with it isn’t far behind. The anxiety of feeling overwhelmed and the need to end the quarter off with that perfect score is stressful. With all the studying that goes into finals week, it’s important to take time for yourself and to know your limits.
Studying with friends can make you...
For the past three years of my college experience, I have had many ups and downs in trying to deal with juggling everything going on in my life. My high school self thought that everything going on in my life would suddenly get easier once I started college. I thought going to SAT prep, waking up every day at...
Nervous about making preparations for Valentine’s Day? Follow these easy tips to make the day full of love, not stress.
Flower Recommendations
Pre-bought store bouquets from Vons and Albertsons are wonderful, but if you want to make an easy upgrade, try arranging your own assortment of flowers. It’s a great way to elevate your gift and make your significant other feel...
Going into a STEM major such as Computer Science can prove extremely challenging, especially given the competitive nature of the field and the strenuous workload. It’s not uncommon for students to run into countless obstacles that are overwhelming for them. With that said, here are some tips provided by fellow computer science students that ensure success in whatever CS...