MY STORY

I remember feeling very lonely and confused during my high school graduation back in May 2013. I wondered if my peers felt scared the same way I was. I was about to begin a new chapter in my life called “college.” I had a lot of questions about college. What should I major in? Should … Continue Reading

MY EVERYDAY STYLE

A simple outfit and a polished blazer. Nothing makes me more happy than wearing that. I think blazers make a simple outfit more elevated, elegant and sophisticated. I never leave home without it. Los Angeles is a sunny city all year round but the weather changes day to day. Sometimes it gets cold in the … Continue Reading

HOW TO KEEP POSITIVE DURING DIFFICULT TIMES

I never thought I would live to the day where I would be experiencing a lockdown. I thought these things were of the past, during my grandparents time. My school is closed for the rest of the semester. All my friends returned back home and it feels like the world suddenly stopped and I am … Continue Reading

HOW TO DEAL WITH THE HOLIDAY BLUES

Not going home for the holidays? You’re not alone. I know I’m not the only one feeling sad, lonely and anxious right now. In fact, many international students who study abroad just simply can’t see their loved ones as much as they want to. Airplane tickets are expensive when your family doesn’t live in America. … Continue Reading

HOW TO OVERCOME ANXIETY AND WORRY

Do you ever feel like your mind goes in circles and can’t stop racing? It feels so repetitive, fast and you feel like you can’t stop your excessive thoughts? I’ve had this feeling for a while now. Probably because I just moved into my new place and I feel like there is so much I … Continue Reading

HOW TO NOT CARE WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK OF YOU

Do you care what other people think of you? Do you sometimes wonder what the person right next to you might think of you? Or even the stranger you just walked past by? We all do. But to a certain extent. For me, caring what others thought of me consumed me for most of my … Continue Reading