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The changing of the guard

I don’t know anyone who starts studying right at nine and stops immediately at five, but apparently that’s the grownup thing to do, right up there with New Year’s resolutions and wine bars.


Kelly's column runs biweekly Tuesdays. She can be reached at k.seegers@cavalierdaily.com. 
Life

Where the heart is

This winter break, my drive home was slightly longer than usual. Instead of driving up the familiar rectangular driveway, I arrived to a public parking garage.


Life

Top 10 feelings you’ll have on Valentine’s Day

1. Envy: When I was younger, I used to watch a Nickelodeon show called “As Told by Ginger.” Though I’m sure this TV show was not the origin of the phrase, the opening theme featured the lyric “the grass is always greener on the other side” which applies perfectly here.


Life

The study abroad debacle

I’ve yet to find a truly good reason not to study abroad. At least not one as scathing as “don’t study abroad if you’re a closed-minded person”, which seems a bit harsh for my taste.


Mary's column runs biweekly Thursdays. She can be reached at m.long@cavalierdaily.com. 
Life

Searching for "Heary Weather"

Occasionally I like to depart from the hallowed halls of the Alderman Maps room to study somewhere more exposed and in tune with the real world which does in fact exist outside the borders of U.Va.


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Latest Podcast

The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.