Greenboxing breakfast in the mornings has been rather therapeutic for Emily Kim PO ’25, giving her space to grapple with the heaviness she’s been feeling about campus, the country, and the greater world.
Tag: Advice
School Survival Guide: Mastering the art of saying ‘no’ in college
Freshman year is often a whirlwind of late nights, new friends and the constant pressure to say “yes” to everything. That is, until slipping grades and burnout forces a change. Norah CM ’27 discusses how she learned to set boundaries amidst the pressure of freshman year.
School Survival Guide: Why I chose a major of passion over one of prestige
Norah Mannle CM ’27 discusses whether to chase your passion or an ideal career when choosing a major, and how to balance the two seemingly stratified options.
School Survival Guide: Club rejections are hidden redirections
The club application season has arrived, and with it has brought more rejection letters than acceptance. Norah Mannle CM ’27 discusses grappling with and overcoming rejection.
Dear Roommate: Your most Fizzed questions answered
Everyone’s asking questions on Fizz, but who’s answering? Advice columnist Ellie Chi PO ‘28 responds to popular Fizzes from the past few weeks.
School Survival Guide: The reality of college friendships
Movies, TV, social media so often tell us how and when to develop close friendships. Norah Mannle CM ‘27 writes about navigating friendship in college while not losing sight of yourself.
Dear Roommate: Why is everyone around me falling in love?
Love might be all around us, but how do you actually open yourself up to human connection? Advice columnist Ellie Chi PO ‘28 writes about navigating emotional vulnerability.
First-Year Frolic: Hilary hijinks
For freshmen around the country, the first week of school is filled with anxiety. As if they didn’t have enough on their plate, first years at the 5Cs also had to worry about the first hurricane to hit Californian shores in 84 years! Freshman columnist Andrew Barber reflects on the hype around Hurricane Hillary and whether and whether it lived up to everyone’s expectations.
The Claremont Indecent: The do’s and don’ts of dating … but this one’s just the don’ts
For seniors, spring is a time for reflection: on friendships, on academics, and, for one TSL columnist, on dating dos and don’ts. Our sex columnist reminisces on walks of shame before walking the graduation stage.
Working on wellness: How to fight FOMO and prioritize yourself
Overwhelmed with juggling classwork, extracurriculars and other commitments with a social life? Health and wellness columnist Sydney Lee CM ’22 recommends taking these steps.