Remember when Halloween used to feel like the most magical night of the year? Your family would take you costume shopping at Party City before, you’d run around door to door with your best friends, and your biggest priority of the night was getting as much candy in your Trick or Treat basket as possible. Now it’s about the outfits, the plans, and staying out late. And sometimes, it feels like the magic got a little lost as we grew up. 

In a world driven by trends, overconsumption, and constant comparison, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. I often catch myself fixated on the next item on my wishlist or what someone else has, celebrities, influencers, even friends, forgetting to pause and appreciate what I already do have. Gratitude, though simple in theory, can be grounding in a culture that always asks for more. 

I’d try to understand what I did wrong or how I could’ve shown up better. But what I have started to realize is: sometimes, it’s not you at all. Sometimes, people are just projecting their own pain.

I realized it’s time to start listening to my own words more. So here are some of the pieces of advice I truly believe in but often forget to live by:

It’s officially fall, and when the leaves start to turn, we know it’s time for pumpkin spice lattes, rewatching Gilmore Girls, and unfortunately the sudden panic that maybe I should get my life together again

I realized holding grudges was only weighing me down, and the moment I chose to forgive and forget I finally felt free.

In my freshman year of college, I began to understand the true disadvantage my fears had imposed on me. College is the time of your life to step out of your comfort zone, and I knew that. I knew that I wanted to grow and thrive in my classes and projects, but my limiting habits in high school had made that desire seem daunting and hard to attain. When I found it hard to speak in my mandatory seminar classes, I knew change was necessary.

Bookworms, our time has come. Fall marks an exciting time of year for us girls who like to cozy up with a good autumnal read (bonus points if it’s a comfort read). It’s the season to sit by the window and watch the leaves dwindle down along with the pages of our books. To fill the air with ambrosial scents and allow ourselves an escape from all of the chaotic fall-time festivities. 

Your first fall after graduation hits differently. For the first time in your life, there are no professors, no syllabus laying out your next few months, and no script telling you what to do next. At first, that unfamiliar blank space can feel scary and intimidating, but it’s also the best part. You finally get to design life on your own terms – your own path, your own “post-grad syllabus.”  

Somewhere along the way, the internet decided that waking up at 5am was the ultimate personality trait.

If any of this sounds familiar to you, I think I may know what you are going through. These feelings and questions that you are asking yourself seem to signal some form of dislike for your friend’s significant other.

Think of it as a seasonal glow-up: new energy, new goals, but the same you! Just a little softer, cozier, and more grounded. 

Throughout the arguably most transformative years of your life, it is crucial to stay on top of your tasks, commitments, and responsibilities to be the best version of yourself. Here are a couple of tips to set yourself up for success for this upcoming school year!

As summer comes to an end, you may feel as though a chapter of your life is closing. The leaves are beginning to turn golden, the sky fading to orange sooner in the day. It is the time to prepare for a new era, to throw on your cozy sweaters, to break out your favorite fall movies and shows.

As fall 2025 recruitment kicks off, tens of thousands of college freshmen are anxiously waiting to see which chapter they will run “home” to. With sorority recruitment, there comes a lot of stress, long days, and moments of uncertainty especially since many are still transitioning from high school to college.

I used to think the worst feeling in the world was being left out. Turns out, it’s actually saying no to plans and then spending the next three hours spiralling, convinced everyone hates you.

Start prioritizing yourself, and not caring what other people think of you! Here are 10 ways to help guide you to this mindset: 1.  Know Yourself: Figure out your values, passions, and goals. When you're clear on who you are, opinions matter less. An idea for this is vision boards. Vision boards help "organize” your goals and thoughts inside your brain. They’re super easy and a fun girls-night DIY to make

So, it finally happened. The lease has been signed, the hunt on FaceBook Marketplace is (almost) complete, and the new roommate group chat is in full swing for this upcoming semester. Girls, this is cause for a huge celebration. Take it from someone who knows, living with your besties will be just as exciting– if not more– than you are already anticipating it to be. 

Forget the fairy lights and cute planners - these are the real lifesavers. From hallway towel dramas to mystery fluff on your clothes, here are 5 things that got me through first year (that no one warned me about).

Not everyone will clap when you win, even if they love you. And that’s okay. Protect your peace, choose who you share things with, and never dim your light just to keep someone else comfortable.