Mind, Body & Soul

How Studying Abroad Improved My Mental Health

February 2, 2019 by

On the Menu Editor Tiffany Velazquez discusses how studying abroad in Bristol, England has impacted her mental health.
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So Healthy You Hurt

January 24, 2019 by

Miranda de Moraes puts the newest diet and food fad under the microscope.
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Island In The Sun

January 22, 2019 by

Calista Liu espouses the benefits of studying abroad in Cyprus.
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Fresh Off First Quarter

January 17, 2019 by

Joshen Mantai reflects on the freshman experience one quarter into her first year.
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A Revived Relationship with Food

January 7, 2019 by

Miya Herzstein reflects on how studying abroad has changed her eating habits for the better.
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The Personal is Political: My UCDC Experience

December 15, 2018 by

Sarah Garrett recounts her experience interning on Capitol Hill for the UCDC program.
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Why Going Taught Me to Stay a Little Longer

December 3, 2018 by

Kian Karamdashti reflects on his feelings about home while studying across the pond.
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Turtles and Travels: Researching Abroad in Costa Rica

November 19, 2018 by

Kaelen McCracken reviews the summer she spent researching sea turtles in Costa Rica with the Bren School of Environmental Science.
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I Am Not America’s Spokesperson

November 15, 2018 by

While studying abroad in London, Hannah Jackson explores the difficulties of being asked to speak for her entire country.
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The Definition of Virginity is Unqueer

October 25, 2018 by

Anabel Costa challenges the heteronormative cultural parameters for intimacy.
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I Don’t Want to Be Happy, I Just Want to Be Okay

September 28, 2018 by

Sanya Kamidi assesses the downside of pursuing aggressively high standards for happiness.
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Who Can Partake in Party Culture?

September 27, 2018 by

Laurel Rinehart challenges the assumption that UCSB's party scene is inclusive to all.
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What Does “Self-Care” Actually Mean for College Students?

September 20, 2018 by

In anticipation of the new school year, Laurel Rinehart shares her tips for attaining a physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy college lifestyle.
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Why I Hate Cigarettes

September 5, 2018 by

Sanya Kamidi opens up about her fear of addiction and the ever-present temptation of nicotine.
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Jew-ish: The Gray Area of Being a Modern Jew

August 29, 2018 by

Hannah Jackson reflects on her experiences to explore the religious, cultural and ethnic nuances involved in identifying as Jewish in America today.
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