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Life

Beyond the bubble

As a U.Va. student, I have always felt fortunate to go to a large school that still has the close-knit feel of a much smaller one.


Life

Honesty

Phil McGraw, Maury Povich, Judy Sheindlin together seem to preach one thing: honesty. Honesty in work, honesty in relationships, honesty to ourselves.


Life

George and Oscar

The Oscars are less than a week away, and as a pop culture fanatic, I couldn't be more excited. Whenever I turn on the TV, I feel that every preview brags about Oscar-nominated actors, screenwriters and costume designers.


Life

Which chaat are you?

Despite snowstorms and other setbacks, I made my way toward Charlottesville again after a brief detour at the University of Pennsylvania.


Life

Finding balance

In her spare time, third-year College student Kathleen Baines sorts invoices, serials and processes books in Alderman Library's Acquisitions Department.


Life

Bonuses: not always a bad thing

After the devastating attacks Sept. 11, 2001, New York City felt different. The World Trade Center had collapsed, about 2,750 citizens had been killed and the dynamism of individual businesses and the labor market had been virtually suspended.


Life

Spring Break down

Many expressions that define college culture consist of two words. We have "final exams," "beer pong" and the words that are currently on our minds, "Spring Break." It doesn't matter where you're headed, whether it is an exotic beach or the basement couch.


Life

How to read for pleasure

I honestly miss reading for pleasure once school begins. Every time I pick up a book or a magazine after classes resume, I suddenly feel guilty because I should be doing work.


Life

A global exchange

Moving away from home and gaining new perspectives are experiences many first-year students expect. There are several additional challenges specific to about 5 percent of University students, however.


Life

Column titles? Overrated

It's 4 p.m. on a Thursday in Valencia, and a suffocating typhoon of pressure is mercilessly beating down upon my battered body, swallowing it whole and not spitting it out until my soul has been completely sucked out and chucked into the Mediterranean.


Life

Taking in Belfast

We had been in Belfast for about eight hours. At that point, we only knew that we were staying at the Paddy's Palace hostel, which was colored green.


Life

Friendly stereotypes

They may be their pals within the United Kingdom, but many English people have told me that it is considered acceptable to make fun of the Welsh.


Life

To be 6 again

By a random scheduling chance this semester, I start class every day after 12 p.m., get out at 3:15 and walk home around 3:30 - exactly like I did in kindergarten.


Life

The prospects of a history major

There are the "profitable" majors - engineering, business, etc. - and then there are the "not so profitable" majors, which basically include anything in the humanities.

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Since the Contemplative Commons opening April 4, the building has hosted events for the University community. Sam Cole, Commons’ Assistant Director of Student Engagement, discusses how the Contemplative Sciences Center is molding itself to meet students’ needs and provide a wide range of opportunities for students to discover contemplative practices that can help them thrive at the University.