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.
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.
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.
The University is a big place, and with opportunities to make friends at different times and from different organizations, it isn’t rare to develop multiple social circles.
Beta Bridge is an important tradition in the University of Virginia culture. Students paint the walls as a way of publicizing events, bringing awareness to important topics or showing school pride.
Stereotypes for a typical student at the University geographically center on Northern Virginia. However, the faculty, workers, and students represent a wide range of countries and nationalities.
Associate Prof. W. Bradford Wilcox co-wrote the recently published book “Soul Mates,” highlighting the religious and marital values of black and Latino families in the United States.
Winter break has finally come to a close, which means back to class, back to not ever finishing those reading assignments and back to setting 10 alarms for your 11 a.m.
The day after Christmas, I found myself sitting across from a screaming toddler on a 14-hour flight to New Zealand.
These snow day tips may just help you survive the weekend's storm.
Every time I nonchalantly refer to U.Va. as “home,” my mom immediately whips her head around and exclaims, “That’s not home!
10 realistic goals to start 2016 off right.
Lou Bloomfield is the Associate Chair of the Physics Department and a Professor of Physics at U.Va.
Last week, the LGBTQ Center recognized World AIDS Day by hosting a free HIV and AIDS testing clinic.
With recent arguments surrounding free speech and minority rights on college campuses, many students have come recognize the importance of understanding their peers’ varying perspectives through dialogue.
![BenYear: FourthMajor: Civil EngineeringU.Va. Involvement: Air Force ROTC, Chi Alpha, Orientation Leader, Alumni HallHometown: Berryville, VAIdeal Date: [Someone with] a beautiful heart.Ideal Date Activity: Getting to know her beautiful heart.Deal breakers? Not having a beautiful heart.Hobbies: Rick & Morty, Subway sandwiches, Shark TankWhat makes you a good catch? My beautiful heart.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I like talking about feelings.What's your favorite pick-up line? Oh my god, did you just fart? Because you just blew me away.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/cav/ba17e952-20a5-437f-98d7-28ac9d371986.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Ben and Story met at 8 p.m. at the Rotunda. Story: I have been on a blind date before.
My hands have been permanently burned from my own negligence with a curling wand. I have spent hours scraping paint off of the floor of the Student Activities Building.
This University is a big pool filled with people from several corners of the world. Each person you meet is like a snowflake: unique, yes, but also composed primarily of water.
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the couple days have been a never-ending cycle of sales going on “today only!” and “limited time!” offers.
I’ve always liked flying in airplanes. I can still remember wearing those plastic wings that flight attendants would give me when I was very young.
