With the end of the school year (and some students’ entire undergraduate careers) quickly approaching, many USD students are jumping at the chance to land their dream internship or job. Of course, applying for jobs is easier said than done. From carefully crafting resumes and cover letters to scouring through LinkedIn and Handshake, job-hunting may begin to feel like a full-time job in itself.
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As finals season approaches, it becomes increasingly important to find an apt study space to work from. For every student the perfect study spot looks different, but there are normally some key factors that stand out as must haves: peace and quiet, room to spread schoolwork out, and very little distractions.
Read moreFinals season means lots of studying, numerous coffee breaks, and never-ending late nights; however, it also means little time to turn on some entertainment and turn off the outside world. Nothing is better than crossing off everything on a to-do list and having that much-needed time to tune into a comedy special, action-packed movie, or romance saga.
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Online school does have its perks. One such perk is that students can show up to class in their pajamas and no one will ever know. However, the flexibility and comfortability of Zoom means many people have not been flexing their fashion skills as much as they would have on campus.
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Whether your photographer is a beginner or expert, a friend or family member, these five-pointers will ensure your big milestone is aesthetically archived. For some insight into the process of grad-photo-taking, two seasoned USD photographers shared some of their best practices.
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When it eventually rolls around in the semester, spring break feels like the greatest, most-needed gift from Earth. The cherished one-week break from tests, essays, and homework gives students the opportunity to reset and turn their attention to anything and everything but school. Nowadays, with online classes and Zoom fatigue, spring break feels more necessary than ever. However, these unprecedented times have made it a bit more difficult to plan a trip or a weekend getaway with friends.
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This coming spring break will look a little different for most students compared to previous years. In order to follow along with the current pandemic guidelines, many of us will opt for a relaxing staycation rather than jetting off to Cabo for a week filled with piña coladas and continuously watching night turn into day. After spending almost exactly a year of being glued to our computer screens, this spring break can be used as a time to completely unplug from the stress of the virtual world.
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The mid-semester slump — a time where school just feels like too much — hits almost everyone during midterms, especially since school exists exclusively over the computer now. Classes feel longer, papers keep piling up, and agendas are filled to the brim with dates and deadlines. When times like this come up, it’s important to remember to take care of yourself and refocus your priorities. Here are fifteen different ways to relieve stress and find happiness in the little things.
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Love is in the air, and unfortunately so is the coronavirus. Though it’s been over a year since COVID-19 crept into the U.S. and “quarantine” became a frequent topic of conversation, nothing has stopped people from crushing on someone over Zoom, going on dates with strangers, and even finding love.
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Regardless of a person’s feelings about Valentine’s Day, it’s still the ultimate excuse to sit back with some sweets and binge classic rom-coms. In the wise words of Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get,” (so they might as well be heart-shaped!). Once a sufficient amount of chocolate and candies are bought, you can stream these movies on several platforms.
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