Civic Media
CategoryWhirlwind of a Year
There’s officially a week left of the spring semester, which means I should be graduating exactly one year from today. I can’t help but re..
Taking the Leap
Are you sick of hearing everyone say, “before the pandemic?” It seems like everyone has a “before the pandemic” story that has changed the..
7 Places in Chicago to Clear Your Head
Going to grad school is extremely rewarding, but juggling classes, hours of homework, work, and a social life can be exhausting. Chicago i..
How to Survive and Thrive in Grad School
People decide to go to graduate school for all kinds of reasons. Maybe you’re looking for a pay increase at your job or you’re looking for..
The Importance of Digital Accessibility
Equal access to social media, online education, and employment is crucial for this day in age. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, doing th..
Never in a Million Years
I graduated undergrad in 2012 and never in a million years thought I would go back to school. I always loved the social aspect of scho..
Some tips for career hunting
I’ve almost successfully completed my second semester of graduate school! This has definitely been the longest school year of life my life..
Missing going out while also feeling comfortable with staying in
My roommate/best friend recently downloaded Bumble BFF in hopes of finding a new friend. At first, I was confused and a little jealous. I ..
Finding new ways to be healthy
The topic of intersectionality came up the other day in my Intro to Civic Media class. We were asked how our identities shape/affect our r..
My Top 5 Albums of 2020
Given the Grammys are a little more than a month away, I thought it would be fitting to talk about the music that has continued to get me ..