At Boston University, like many other colleges and universities, summer sessions fly by! You are literally handed the syllabus and five minutes later you are in middle of the final. But really, six-week intensive courses are a great way to wipe out requirements but can easily get overwhelming if you do not stay on top…
Will I Ever Learn to Study Earlier? Finals Survival Guide
As my first full semester as a graduate student within Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies comes to a close, I am reunited with my own academic beast…FINALS SEASON. Just when you think you are on top of your school work and rocking being a quasi adult, finals season settles in. This is here…
Why You May Want To Consider Doing Your Graduate Degree Part-Time
I know, I know, you just want to start your career. Your program is two years and going part time will make it four. Work is already busy without adding on classes. I get it and I’ve heard it all before. For many people considering a masters degree: it may be worth it to go…
Peanut Butter Chicken and Roasted Bok Choy (Recipe)
If you are looking for a quick recipe that you are lively to have the ingredients for, I am here to help. This recipe is great for when you know that you are going to get home late and want something quick that is easy to take on the go. Peanut Butter Chicken, Roasted Bok…
Adulting 101: Styling Your Office
Your office is your home away from home. Odds are, you spend more time in your office then you do in your own house. With that in mind, how can you make your office fun but also professional? Here are some tips and tricks for creating an office any young professional would die to occupy!…
The Five Guys You Meet in Your Post-Grad Dating Years
A girl has got to have a break while chasing her dream to become a hybrid of Hillary Clinton, Anna Wintour, Reese Witherspoon, and Amy Shumer. If you’re on any dating app in your early twenties, you have had some interesting experiences. For instance, as I scroll through my messaging history on one app, I have…
Galentine’s Day – Ladies Celebrating Their Ladies
Galentine’s Day is a day we celebrate our lady friends. This day reminds us to celebrate the bada$$ women in our lives and reminds us that we only truly rise when we bring up other people with us. In 2018, it is an interesting time to be a woman. With the #MeToo movement, we are…
Exploring New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is a fun stop for some great grub, fun fitness classes and a ton of great places to walk. My friend Felicia and I decided to do go midweek and spend the weekend there. We tried workout classes, some amazing food and did a ton of tours and touristy attractions. Where to stay:…
What’s In My Bag?
When working full-time, in graduate school part-time, and training for a half marathon, it is hard to find out how to pack your bag and how to keep yourself organized.
Planning Out Grad School: Spreadsheet for Success
Graduate school scheduling can be difficult and some universities don’t have an easy system that shows you which classes are satisfying which requirements. In order to keep myself (and hopefully you, too!) organized and on track, I set up a color-coded Google spreadsheet to track the requirements, the classes that satisfy each requirement, and my…