The US is a melting pot of different cultures. I assume that, like me, you want to interact and be friends with people from other cultures, but you have no idea how to start a conversation with them. That’s why “Country Curiosities” was created– to help you get an idea of peoples’ cultures and help Read more…
Have you ever heard the expression “putting all your eggs in one basket”? This saying has a connection with the Easter holiday—but not for the reason you’re probably thinking! Around this time of year, you’ll see lots of bunny rabbits, baskets, and plastic eggs in American stores, but the real story of Easter dates all Read more…
Spring semester is in full swing, which often means soon-to-be-graduates are getting ready to join the workforce. But how do you go about searching for jobs in the US as an international student? 🤔 We interviewed two international students, Elaine and Wendy, to help you navigate this challenging process. They both studied at OSU’s business Read more…
Meet Alexis! Hola! I am from a little town called Mogotes in Colombia. 🇨🇴 I used to be a professor but decided to quit and embark on a journey to learn English. I’ve been to Australia and Europe for my education and finally got a grant for my doctorate at OSU. My main interest of Read more…
Hello, my friend! 👋 Today’s post is about time management. Lack of time or poor time management may be the source of your academic stress. Managing your time will help you in the long run; you’ll probably be more relaxed and focused on the present, knowing that you’re doing the right thing at the right Read more…
Hello, my friends! 👋 This is the third post of our series on managing academic stress. We’ve already covered stress and stressors and taking care of the body, so check them out if you haven’t to catch up! Today’s topic is mental health, a well-known subject in our society. In student life, the routine can Read more…
Hello, my dear viewers! 😄 For those coming back to this series, thanks for staying tuned! For those here for the first time, I’ll explain– this is the second post of our series about dealing with academic stress. In the first post, I gave a brief overview of stress and some factors that can trigger Read more…
Are you stressed, overwhelmed, in the mood to throw it all away? I have just what you need! Take Stress-free. 💊 Stress-free are pills that have the power to simultaneously calm you down and give you the energy to stay up studying all night. I bet you’ve never seen an all-in-one calming + energy-giving pill! Read more…
You’ve probably been asked by now: What’s your New Year’s resolution? I know I have. 🙋♀️ But what is a “New Year’s resolution” anyway? A New Year’s resolution is a tradition where individuals set goals, intentions, or commitments to make positive changes or improvements in their lives starting at the beginning of the new year. Read more…
You’ve probably heard the word “burnout” before–it’s become a common expression, which isn’t a good thing! Psychology Today defines “burnout” as “a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress,” and it can show through feelings of dread, exhaustion, depression, lack of motivation or energy, and anger. Does Read more…