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.

We’ve all been there. You watch a rom-com, or end up stuck behind a couple holding hands. Next thing you know, your typically-okay-with-the-single-life mind flashes back to whoever you were most recently with. It does not even matter how it ended, whether you ended it or they did- the memory creeps back. 

We asked Chaya to share her big sister take on style, life, and the pieces every MUUZ girl should have on standby.

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!

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

With that being said, here are the top 3 fashion trends we are predicting for this fall:

Yet, as the sun sets sooner and the air gets cooler, we must remember that our skin just needs some extra love and care. If you’re feeling particularly blue about the changing weather, check out this insightful and uplifting article that prompts you to welcome the fall and all of its festivities

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.

This is your big sister MUUZ checking in to make sure you don’t let a summer fling, situationship or we don’t have a label drama dim your light.

Graduating high school, entering college, graduating college, entering new love relationships can all lead to friendship fade outs. Times change and maybe you and a friend don't seem to be on the same wavelength anymore and that's ok! I think growing up we all believed that the friends we made in high school will be forever, and while that may be true for some friendships, it's not for all.