Daisy Friedman

Even when living in what I think is the most beautiful city in the world – Utrecht – during my time abroad, the school year or just day-to-day life can get stressful. When that happens, I like to focus on the little things that bring me joy and remind me that the world around me isn’t just about stress.

The housing search in Berkeley may seem daunting — and I won’t lie, it certainly is — but tips like these can make it seem a whole lot easier. Set reasonable expectations, manage your time accordingly and I’m sure you’ll be moving into your new apartment in no time.

Even though showing up on-time to class may feel like a burden, I’m glad that I’m finally learning to perfect punctuality – even if being on-time may be five minutes earlier than planned.

The ability to head anywhere on my bike, as opposed to having to wait for the bus or take an Uber, is liberating like nothing else.

When surrounded by all the happy couples on Valentine’s Day, there’s not much you can do to help from missing your long distance partner. However, these remote date ideas certainly are a good way to make the distance seem a little bit smaller.

After months of preparation and jittery nervousness, I’m heading to the Netherlands for my exchange program.

Cooking at my parents’ house, in a totally outfitted kitchen, is good for more than just inspiring my dream home checklist. My favorite part, in fact, isn't any of the little gadgets or amenities that make cooking easier; instead, it’s the company.

For over a decade and a half, I could afford to turn on autopilot every once in a while because everyone was more or less on the same path. Now, every step I take is on my own.

After weeks of exceeding my desired limit for screen time and lamenting the waste of time, I deleted the social media apps that kept me glued to my phone. Still feeling the pull to my screen, however, I naturally sought something to fill the gap, and I found it in puzzles.