Tag: summer
Lessons Learned: The liberal arts degree was worth it!!
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… you know the rest. But aside from (cliché) aphorisms, I never thought...
Looking for a summer read? Our editorial board has you covered
"Just As You Are" by Camille Kellogg By Mali Abel (Media editor) I was introduced to this book when I met a librarian at the very...
Travel grants — spend summer abroad on Oxy’s dime
With summer approaching, Occidental’s campus chatter buzzes with students’ summer plans. Just in time to help students achieve their dream, emails regarding jobs or...
Summer dining posed challenges for students
This past summer, Occidental Campus Dining modified the dining system to accommodate a different campus population and reduced dining staff. According to Campus Dining,...
Endless Summer: Labor Day weekend at the Occidental pool
In response to the recent heat wave, Occidental Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) notified students via email about the extended hours of the...
Opinion: The Multicultural Summer Institute, the beginning of my college experience
Receiving an email that I would be traveling 2,000 miles away from home to Oxy’s Multicultural Summer Institute (MSI) seemed scary at first: I had to...
Occidental’s summer plans shift amid COVID-19
Every summer, Occidental provides financial support for current students wishing to find internships, pursue undergraduate research or conduct research abroad through programs like the...
Mental health can’t wait for summer
I often hear people say, “It will be better when the semester ends,” “I’ll sleep when it is summer” and “I’ll figure out my...
How social media will ruin your summer
Close your eyes and return to the summer days filled with tag, tree climbing and uninhibited exploration. Those blissful summers didn't involve perpetually scrolling...