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Sunday, February 28, 2021

My beef with the Pomodoro Technique

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(Marco Verch, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.)

Many people swear by the Pomodoro Technique and say it changed the very rhythm of their daily lives. I wish I could say the same.
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College Life

Sunday, February 28, 2021
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Distance learning nightmare: What to do when your Wi-Fi goes out

In online instruction, there is one scenario that is absolutely terrifying: having the Wi-Fi go out. Here are some steps you can take to regain connection. 
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College Life

Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Mishloach manot: Celebrating Purim during a pandemic

The idea behind gifting others with mishloach manot is that we should ensure everyone has a way to celebrate the holiday of Purim.
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College Life

Thursday, February 25, 2021
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So you’ve finished your midterm: Now what?

Post-midterm, you find yourself staring at your computer, head feeling a little heavy with a slight feeling of relief. But then, you wonder, “What now?”
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Pandemic superheroes: Video call services, their superpowers

Video calls programs allow people to connect safely and (somewhat) effectively — kind of like superheroes that have come to save the day.
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College Life

Thursday, February 25, 2021
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From festive costumes to hamantaschen: Ways to celebrate Purim

For all of you looking for things to celebrate, you’re in luck this Thursday night and Friday — it’s the Jewish holiday of Purim!
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College Life

Thursday, February 25, 2021
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An Ox-some Lunar New Year: How I made the most out of my zodiac year

What I had in mind may not have been the way my family celebrated, but what we did was enough for me. Lunar New Year celebrates togetherness.
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College Life

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Trying out positive coping strategies for a week: Here’s what I learned

This week, I wanted to start anew by focusing on one bad habit a day, hoping to replace each with its better counterpart by the end of the week. 
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College Life

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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A guide to residence halls from a freshman who’s never set foot on campus

To be honest, though, as a freshman who has yet to step foot on campus, I don’t really know anything about UC Berkeley’s residence halls.
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College Life

Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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Why I am trying to take more educational risks

I’ve realized the importance of cultivating skills and broadening my horizons. What better way to do that than by taking a risk?
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