STAFF WRITER,
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With the end of the year approaching comes the dreaded time of packing up your dorm room. Moving out can be a stressful time, but there are things you can do to make it easier. Although dorm rooms are typically small, they are still packed with so much and moving out can be a difficult process. You might feel overwhelmed, but it is important to take things one step at a time. Doing a little at a time can definitely go a long way.
With summer approaching quickly, a common question you might be asked is: “What are your plans for the summer?” Some people might have elaborate vacations planned, while others might be headed to that dreaded summer job.
“If at some point you don’t ask yourself, ‘What have I gotten myself into?’ then you’re not doing it right.” This quote from Roland Gau is one that we should try to remember each day. Stepping outside of your comfort zone can help you learn so much about yourself and make you realize things you didn’t know before.
Do you look at the glass half full or half empty? Looking at the glass half full can help you create a new perspective on life. They say that the answer to that question helps to see if you are more of an optimist or a pessimist.
With the new year finally here, people are trying to keep up with their resolutions. A new year can mean that you pick a resolution; this acts as a goal for the upcoming year. It may be something you want to improve on or something you would like to change. We all know the stereotypical resolution of ‘working out more’ or ‘eating healthier,’ but the real question is: how to maintain this resolution.
With the semester winding down we tend to reflect back on everything that has happened but we also look forward to winter break. Winter break is a long time away from school that is filled with Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Years that brings lots of excitement but once that is over what is there to do?
Waking up for an 8:30 after a long night of studying and homework is hard enough; on top of that putting a nice outfit together can be even harder.
Monmouth University is unique in the sense that you have the opportunity to live on-campus or off-campus.
With summer coming to an end, that doesn’t mean that traveling has to. Whether it’s a quick weekend getaway or a long journey to Europe there is one similarity that would be important for either.
With summer coming to an end, people experience different emotions. Many people get sad when the summer season ends, but it can allow us to look forward to the variety of fun activities that fall brings.