Samantha Herrera

Throughout everything, I never wanted to dye or change my hair and have always made a lot of effort to take care of it. My hair color is a part of me and who I am, which is why I would never want to get rid of it.

As someone who has been taking the Amtrak home since Freshman year, I’ve gained a lot of tips and tricks to make sure your journey is a good one. If you’re planning on traveling using Amtrak anytime soon, here are some things to keep in mind! 

Since it feels like it’s been midterm season since the very beginning of the semester, you might've had to pull a couple late nighters to get your studying in. For me, though, drinking coffee can make me jittery, unfocused and exhausted. So, here are some tips that I’ve tried to help me stay up longer! 

As we go into Spring, you might be looking for the perfect plant to liven up your dorm or apartment. Luckily, the Clog has some ideas for your next plant purchase based on your Zodiac sign! 

I hope you found the right plant to match your personality and Zodiac sign with this list! If you didn’t see your Zodiac sign on this list, check out part 1 of this series and you are sure to find it there.

This past month, I went to the dentist for the first time since the pandemic. Yes, I know that’s been a super long time. But, I hope others who hear my story might see that they aren’t alone and can get the courage to go to the dentist too. 

Have you ever had two midterms and a midterm paper due in the same week? If so, you aren’t alone. After a couple grueling midterms seasons here at Berkeley, here are some of my tips to survive these long weeks!

As the semester kicks into high gear, you may be getting more and more headaches at the most inconvenient times. Luckily for you, I’ve compiled a list of practical ways to help get rid of headaches and prevent them from happening.

Being a Berkeley student can be hard. But it's the little things that can remind us why we chose to go to Berkeley. Here’s a list of some small things I see around Berkeley that bring me joy to help you cope with another long round of midterms. 

Of course, I still get a little bit upset when it comes to not passing a final round interview, but I've found better ways of coping. If you're someone who struggles with rejection, here are some of the tips that I’ve learned over the years.