It’s okay to be a homebody this summer
Sarah Pi/File
With people traveling or going on seemingly endless weekend getaways, it’s normal to feel left out. Honestly though, being a homebody can be just as fun.
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I really hate to do this, but
It’s a Chronic Thing
Pushing yourself to the point of burnout seems to be an expectation in college. I mean, we’re all consuming copious amounts of caffeine, right?
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Overcoming FOMO
By prioritizing my own needs over following a social schedule others have created for me, I learned to achieve better social health and overcome my FOMO.
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King FOMO: A personal essay
Sitting at my desk and poring over a new Word file, the phone beside me lights up at 10 p.m. It’s a good friend, wondering if I can come out tonight with the others. They’ve all dressed up; the plan is set. I make the tough decision to stay in.
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Missing out (and the crippling fear of it): A personal essay
The idea of missing out on life, and the subsequent fear of it, has been an ever-present annoyance looming over my head for so long.
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Why daylight saving time’s end should be pushed to after finals
It’s been a few days of living with daylight saving now, Bears, and we’re sure you have some opinions about it. Besides, with the single hour of extra “sleep” we all gained, there seems to be less to gain from daylight saving as finals approach.
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Get lit(erary): Why writing drunk could save your grade
While I’m not suggesting that you get drunk to write all of your essays, the research I’ve done on this topic seems to show that it’s not such a bad idea.
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FOMO 2.0
Off the Beat
It seems like an absolutely ridiculous perspective to have given up on my aspirations because I didn’t achieve my lofty expectations of true success. Yet, for the longest time, I completely forfeited any of my childhood’s ambitions, simply because they hadn’t followed my expected timeline.
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A Berkeley feels starter pack for freshmen
Freshman year comes with a whirlwind of emotions and excitements, so just hang on tight and enjoy the ride!
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Homesickness remedies for the ailing traveler
Homesickness is a common result of spending time away from the people and places you’re used to, but with the right strategies, it won’t be long before you’re back on the wanderlust trail yet again.
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