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It is possible to eat healthy while you are still in college.

Ask Life: How to maintain a healthy diet while in college?

ANNA ADAMS, Managing editor March 5, 2024

Dear Life Section, I want to start eating healthy meals, but I do not know where to start or how to do it within my budget. Do you have any suggestions? Sincerely, Beginning Health Guru   Dear...

Felix Roman (second to the left) and his intramural 6v6 volleyball team.

Ask Life: How can I join a sport in college?

ANNA ADAMS, Managing editor February 27, 2024

Dear Life Section, I want to stay active and play a sport during my time in college, but I don’t know where to start and am intimidated to join a team. Do you have any suggestions on what I should...

Penny, Anna Adams pet cat, as a kitten.

Ask Life: How do I take care of a pet in college?

ANNA ADAMS, Managing editor February 20, 2024

Dear Life Section, I am a college student and would love to have a pet — preferably a dog or cat — for companionship during my time here. However, I am worried I may not be qualified to take care...

Celebrate Valentines Day with your friends this year.

Ask Life: How to plan a Galentine’s celebration?

ANNA ADAMS, Managing editor February 14, 2024

Dear Life Section, I want to make a special Galentine’s celebration with my girls but I cannot come up with any good things to do. Do you have any ideas or tips on how to throw a fun and affordable...

There are research opportunities for undergraduate students in many fields.

Ask Life: How to get undergraduate research experience?

SIA CHHEDA, Evergreen reporter February 6, 2024

Dear Life Section, I am a STEM undergraduate and I want to get some research experience to start my career. However, I do not know if the professors who work in labs take in undergraduate students to...

The dark and cold winter season can make you lose motivation.

Ask Life: How to deal with seasonal depression?

ANNA ADAMS, Managing editor January 30, 2024

Dear Life Section, I am trying to stay on top of classes and my social life, but this weather makes me feel unmotivated, lazy and sad. Do you have any tips for turning that around? Sincerely, Unmotivated...

Start your transition from college life to job life.

Ask Life: What to do with degree after graduation?

SIA CHHEDA, Evergreen reporter January 23, 2024

Dear Life Section, I am graduating this semester, and I have a lot of things I wish to do but the pressure is high. The question of what to do next is roaming around my head. I just want to calmly...

One tip for having a good party experience is to get a ride home from someone sober if you drink.

Ask Life: Unspoken rules at college parties?

SIA CHHEDA, Evergreen reporter January 17, 2024

Dear Life Section, This is my first semester in college and I wish to have a good college party experience. I want to make sure I am aware of any unspoken rules that might be important. Could you...

Get a head start this semester by making a schedule, meeting your professors and more.

Ask Life: How to take on first week of classes?

SIA CHHEDA, Evergreen reporter January 9, 2024

Dear Life Section, Classes are beginning again! However, the first day and repetitive discussions of the syllabus gave me no incentive to show interest in classes. Is there a way to make the first week...

Fight procrastination and get through the final stretch of the semester.

Ask Life: How to deal with procrastination during finals week?

SIA CHHEDA, Evergreen reporter December 5, 2023

Dear Life Section, I have been in a healthy relationship with my classwork and grades until now. However, as finals week comes closer, I am losing track of time and finding it difficult to focus on...

Eat food, spend time with loved ones or take the time to rest.

Ask Life: How to spend Thanksgiving with friends?

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief November 14, 2023

Dear Life Section, I’m not going home for Thanksgiving, and I’m not sure what to do! I have a couple of friends who are staying in town, but most people I know are leaving. The friends who are...

In lieu of a main dish, try making a side for your friends.

Ask Life: What to bring to a Friendsgiving potluck?

TAHSSYA AVANT, Evergreen columnist November 9, 2023

Dear Life Section, I need ideas. My friends invited me to a Friendsgiving potluck next week, but I am not sure what to bring. I live in an off-campus apartment with a small, shared kitchen and I do...

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