The Art of the Power Nap: When and How Long to Sleep
The Art of the Power Nap: When and How Long to Sleep
I used to brag about pulling all-nighters. Then I realized during a 3 p.m. lab that my brain had quietly checked out and left my body on autopilot. So I…
The Future of Internships: Virtual Reality and Remote Work
The Future of Internships: Virtual Reality and Remote Work
I was on a glitchy Zoom internship standup when it hit me: we are doing "real work" while my teammate's cat walks across the keyboard. Is this really the future…
The Science of Burnout: Signs You Need a Break Immediately
The Science of Burnout: Signs You Need a Break Immediately
I was staring at my laptop at 2:47 a.m., rereading the same sentence for the fifth time, and suddenly realized: I was not tired, I was empty. Not sleep-deprived, not…
The Ultimate Roommate Agreement: avoiding Conflict Before It Starts
The Ultimate Roommate Agreement: avoiding Conflict Before It Starts
I used to think roommate drama was just part of the college package, like bad coffee and group projects. Then I watched two friends stop talking for an entire semester…
Eilat vs. Aqaba: Which Red Sea Resort is Better?
Eilat vs. Aqaba: Which Red Sea Resort is Better?
I was scrolling through travel deals at 1:30 a.m. instead of studying, and I noticed something weird: Eilat and Aqaba kept popping up in the same search results like they…
The Digital Nomad Student: Studying from a Beach in Thailand
The Digital Nomad Student: Studying from a Beach in Thailand
I caught myself the other night staring at a Zoom lecture while my friend sent photos from a coworking space in Chiang Mai. Same degree, same lecture, completely different life…
How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome in High-Pressure Majors
How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome in High-Pressure Majors
Last week during a brutally long lab, I looked around and thought, "Everyone here actually knows what they are doing. How did I trick my way into this program?" Ten…
Packing Light: How to Live Out of a Carry-On for a Semester
Packing Light: How to Live Out of a Carry-On for a Semester
I remember staring at my suitcase the night before leaving for exchange and thinking: "There is no way my entire semester fits in here." Then I realized half of what…
The Best Entry-Level Jobs for Non-Technical Majors
The Best Entry-Level Jobs for Non-Technical Majors
I had this moment in the library where someone said, "If you are not CS or engineering, good luck getting a decent job," and the whole table just nodded. I…
Green Tech on Campus: Innovations Saving the Planet
Green Tech on Campus: Innovations Saving the Planet
Last semester I was sitting in a 9 a.m. lecture, half awake, watching someone plug a laptop into a wall socket that was powered by rooftop solar. I realized the…