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January 28, 9:03 pm

Opinion: Students can mitigate seasonal depression by embracing weather, taking precautions

Winter quarter can be a rough time for many Bruins. With the cloudy skies, heavy rain and overall gloomy days, the poor weather may take a toll on students’ mental health and ability to thrive academically, emotionally and socially. Read more...

Photo: Students clutch their umbrellas as they walk on campus during a rainstorm last year. With the prospect of colder and wetter winters in Los Angeles on the horizon, Bruins can act to mitigate the effects of seasonal affective disorder. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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January 21, 10:38 pm

From living to learning: Advice on studying abroad in Florence, Italy

When I began preparing for my semester in Florence, my Google Drive was inundated with recommendations for Italian restaurants, bars, travel destinations and coffee shops. As I assumed the role of detective, I collected as much information as I could about studying abroad in Italy to alleviate my fears about living in a new country. Read more...

Photo: (Kimi Jung/Daily Bruin staff)

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January 21, 9:50 pm

Opinion: Gender equality in education is needed for girls in Pakistan to pursue dreams

I am surrounded by women in my French literature class, physiology class and pre-medical club meetings. I feel at home, like I belong. I am 19 years old, and when I say I am a student and plan to be for many years to come, I am met with grins and encouragement. Read more...

Photo: Young children learning at a school in a rural area of Pakistan are pictured. (Courtesy of Teach a Kid Make Individual Life)

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January 9, 10:47 pm

Opinion: My summer internship in Washington, DC helped me gain a new sense of autonomy

Many students experience independence for the first time in college. I found this newfound independence when I went to live in Washington, D.C., this summer to intern at a local nonprofit organization. Read more...

Photo: The Washington Monument is pictured. The UCDC program fostered personal and professional development, writes Michelle Lin. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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