Hello all of you lovely ladies! My name is Allison Blum and I am a second year studying Biology and I am so excited to be a new addition to the blog squad! In the midst of finals season, there seems to be no better blog topic than study tips and success!! I am here to share my favorite study tricks, favorite stops and everything in between to help you ace your tests and ease your stress!! First, lets get into some studying strategies that will help you fight a lack of motivation and make the most of your time! Interleaving During your study time, alternate between topics! Spending too much t ..read more

Hey girl, planning your classes takes time, even when you think you've got it all figured out… trust me, it's always better to get another opinion. Just like getting someone else to do your taxes, it is always beneficial to have an advisor look over your schedule. But sometimes, advisors are constantly booked up or unavailable until after you need to enroll in classes. While it looks rather impossible to meet with your advisor, there are other ways you can plan your class schedules!  The science advising center? Where was it again? The “advising center” you are looking for is the College ..read more

Hey! It’s Violet. I’m going to show you what a typical day in my life during the school week looks like. My schedule does vary, but here is a glimpse into my typical tuesday. Full disclosure I am more of a morning person, and am way more productive when I get up early and go to bed late, so don’t be surprised at my bed time. As a senior, my biggest goal is get as much done during the day so I can enjoy my evenings. I treat school almost like a 9-5. It has really helped balance fun and school this semester.  7:40am My alarm goes off 7:45am Time for coffee and breakfast Today I made butter ..read more

Studying abroad: something everyone has probably heard of, or even considered for yourself, but maybe you have no idea where to start or are feeling nervous about traveling and living in a new country. For some of you, this might be a requirement; for others, an opportunity to travel to somewhere new; and even others, something you had never even considered. Regardless of your interest or knowledge of studying abroad, this post will hopefully answer sone questions and get you excited for the study abroad experience! The Process I studied abroad for my entire Junior year at SDSU, and it was on ..read more

As a woman pursuing a career in science, I have come to realize the immense importance of prioritizing my mental health while managing the demands of school work. The pressure to excel academically, the constant deadlines, and the challenges inherent in a field traditionally dominated by men can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this blog post, I would like to share my personal journey and the strategies I have discovered to maintain a healthy balance between my mental well-being and my academic pursuits. I have learned that my mental health and my academic performance are intimately connected ..read more

Hello everyone, I hope you’re having a wonderful day. Today I’m going to be talking about how spending time outdoors can do wonders for our physical and mental health, and overall improve our well being. Do you often find yourselves spending all day indoors and staring at a screen, maybe studying for the slam of midterms that gets thrust upon you, and end the day feeling cloudy, or with huge mental brain fog? This happens to me often, and if you're anything like me, I have to spend some time outside everyday so I don’t experience the negative side effects of relentlessly studying for classes ..read more

Hey there! In the crazy world of academia, it's so easy to get caught up in the never-ending cycle of deadlines, assignments, and exams. But guess what? It's super important to prioritize self-care and find a balance between your academic journey and your own well-being. So, in this blog post, I want to chat with you about why self-care matters and share some cool tips to help you find that sweet spot between crushing it academically and taking care of yourself. Why Self-Care is a Big Deal: Girl, self-care is everything! When you take care of yourself, you actually become more productive. I k ..read more

Brought to you by Lilianna Ruiz Do you lift to live or live to lift? “Beyond Reps and Sets” isn’t just another fitness blog; it’s an exploration of how weightlifting can sculpt not only your physique but also your mental resilience. Over the past two years, I’ve dedicated at least one hour of my time to the gym five days a week. My journey in weightlifting has been a rollercoaster of mindset shifts, with no straight path to follow. At the age of 18, the weightlifting fad had begun. My social media feeds were flooded with fitness influencers, dieting tips, and PRs (personal records). Easily in ..read more

Hi everyone, I’m Alex, and I’m a senior here at San Diego State. I am so excited to be a blogger for this club in my final year, and to write (or type) my thoughts and advice, and to most importantly interact with you all! A little bit about me, I’m a Zoology major with a minor in comparative literature, and I love animals (surprise surprise). In my free time I love to surf, read, and listen to music! I’ve been in WSS for only two years- I spent the last year studying abroad in Scotland- but the times I have spent in this club have been unforgettable. Don’t worry, for those of you interested i ..read more

Hello all, welcome back to my blog. Today I decided to write about how I think that I have become too self aware due to the fear of being perceived as ignorant. As I was reflecting on this past year, I realized that I spent the majority of it overthinking every little thing about myself and making myself miserable. It all started from sitting in on a conversation that my friends were having about other people. That conversation was such an eye opener because I realized that people will never tell you how they truly perceive you. The fear of being perceived by someone in any other way than the ..read more