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College Life

Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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How to not become a zombie during this dead week

Whatever the reason, this week can make a person feel like the living dead. Here are some tips to avoid being a zombie this dead week.
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College Life

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

What you should do if you have a midterm or final the last week of classes

Having a midterm or final during the last week of classes can suck. Here are tips on how to handle having an exam during the last week of classes. 
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College Life

Monday, April 22, 2019

What to do with your leftover Easter chocolate

Easter has come and gone, and now you have a bunch of rabbit and bird shaped chocolate. Here are some ideas for what to do with your Easter chocolate.
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College Life

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

How to get back into the mood for school after spring break

Hopefully, your spring break was a relaxing vacation from all the stresses of UC Berkeley. If it was, chances are it’s going to be hard to be a student again. Here are some ways to ease back into your studies.
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College Life

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

The Clog’s guide on how to make your April as stress-free as possible

April, much like any month during the semester, can feel stressful. It can, however, be a lot more noticeable after a relaxing spring break. That combined with it being the last full month of the semester can make the workload and stress hard to bear. Here are some ways you can keep your April relatively stress-free.
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Admissions Issue 2019, College Life

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Things to know that will make your life easier at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley can be a challenging experience. Though the challenge is part of the appeal, it can also make college life really difficult. However, with the right preparation you can have a great time. Here are some things you should know in order to have a good UC Berkeley experience.
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College Life

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

The Clog’s guide on how to overcome the midterm slump

The semester feels like it’s dragging on, and you have no motivation left to do anything. If this situation sounds all too familiar, you’re stuck in a midterm slump. Here are some ways to get out of your midterm slump and be productive again.
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College Life, Rehabilitation 2019

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
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Simple ways to stay grounded in a stressful environment

With deadlines and exams coming at you left and right, life can start to become very monotonous. So much so that you start to lose a sense of yourself. To help combat that feeling, here are some small ways to keep yourself grounded in your everyday life.
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College Life

Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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Lessons from the Mars Opportunity rover that are out of this world

Last week, the Opportunity rover was declared dead. This little, solar-powered robot had trucked along the surface of Mars for almost 15 years, even though its mission’s duration was only supposed to be about 90 days. So, in honor of Opportunity, here are some lessons we can take from its life and apply it to our own.
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College Life

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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How to stay cool, calm and collected: Midterms edition

Midterms can be stressful, especially if you aren’t prepared. If this experience sounds a bit too familiar, this season can be a nightmare to get through. Here are some tips to try to mitigate that stress.
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