With my final semester in Athens nearing the halfway point, I can’t help but stop and check in on myself. Am I stressing out too much over classes? Am I spending enough time with friends? Am I completing all the things at OU that I’ve wanted to do and never have done in the past? … Continue reading Road to Graduation: Making the Most of My Final Weeks
Going Through Changes
Exactly a year ago from where I am now my life was completely different. I was studying something unrelated to my current major, my living situation was awful, I was in a bad relationship and I had very few close friends on campus. I was very unhappy and could never admit that to myself, and … Continue reading Going Through Changes
Why I Went Vegan [& Why You Should Too!]
If you know me, you may or may not know that I’m vegan. I don’t like to be ~that~ vegan who constantly talks about veganism and why the whole world should go vegan [even if I do think that inside], so a lot of people don’t know how long I’ve been vegan, why I first … Continue reading Why I Went Vegan [& Why You Should Too!]
How to: Dress Professional on a Budget
A major struggle most practicing-professional college students experience is how to look good on a budget. With the hottest trends costing hundreds of dollars, it becomes a daunting task to shop for the job. With apps like Pinterest and Instagram, shopping on a budget is difficult. There are ads with expensive clothes that tease you … Continue reading How to: Dress Professional on a Budget
Budgeting as a College Student: Part 1
Making a budget can be difficult, especially as a college student. The majority of us have minimal income and are consumed by the stress of student loans that will eventually need to be paid off. Something that I have been challenged with, as a student employee, is being paid hourly, which can cause my paychecks … Continue reading Budgeting as a College Student: Part 1
Road to Graduation: Colorful Leaves and New Habits, Please
These first few weeks of the semester have been considerably easier for me than past semesters. With a significantly smaller course load and a significantly less stressful job, I’ve found plenty of time to relax, keep up with homework, and hang out with friends. However, this upcoming month is going to be full of midterms, … Continue reading Road to Graduation: Colorful Leaves and New Habits, Please
Why I Lost Inspiration [& How I Got It Back]
In March, when the idea for LVNG Limitless was created, I felt more inspired than I ever have before. Sophomore year, I started to feel really lost and unsure of what I was really doing, but once Alicia, Grace, and I got to talking, I started to find my purpose and gain confidence in what … Continue reading Why I Lost Inspiration [& How I Got It Back]
6 Items That aren’t as Sustainable as You Think
Being sustainable has become quite a ~trend~ recently. Whether you’re trying to use less waste, protect the planet or simply not get yelled at by your environmentalist friends, using products that are environmentally friendly is a big hit. However, not all products that are promoted as “sustainable” are actually as good for the environment as … Continue reading 6 Items That aren’t as Sustainable as You Think
3 Must-Try Recipes to Reduce Meat Consumption
Moving off-campus, out of a dorm and into a house meant one thing for me: I would finally have a kitchen again. Gone would be the days of bland dining hall food and microwavable meals. Instead, I’d finally be able to cook for myself. Now, I’m by no means an expert chef, [I’m still learning … Continue reading 3 Must-Try Recipes to Reduce Meat Consumption
Ditch the Tampons: Periods Cups Are In
Periods — none of us love them, but there’s no need to hate them all the time either. The “time of the month” can be stressful for some women and there is a lot of uncertainty that comes with getting your period. Will it be on time? Will it be heavy? What if I get … Continue reading Ditch the Tampons: Periods Cups Are In
