Throughout the year, I’ve been hiding what might be my favorite study spot I have found in New York City thus far. All of the cafes I have written about this year are certainly ones I still go to when I want to switch it up, but this one has to be my all-time favorite.… Read More NYC’s Hidden Coffee Spot
The weather has been all over the place in the last couple of days. It’s raining and freezing cold one second, and 72 degrees and sunny the next. That makes it hard to plan outdoor activities—or does it? Brookfield Place on the west side of Manhattan blurs the line between inside and outside. Brookfield Place,… Read More Be Amazed by Brookfield Place
In the spirit of Spring break being just around the corner, I thought that I would share my reading hot take: the best genre for a beach read is a murder mystery, which is a lesson I learned the hard way. The first time I read the acclaimed thriller novel, And Then There Were None,… Read More Hear Me Out: The Best Kind of Beach Read is a Murder Mystery
We all know that the city is expensive. Trying to plan activities that are fun and don’t leave your wallet empty can be almost impossible. Luckily, the American Museum of Natural History is free with your Pace ID. Stepping into the museum is like stepping into an episode of Wild Kratts; animals from across time… Read More Day at the Museum
Midterm season is upon us and undeniably rough. Luckily, there is a light at the end of the tunnel: Spring Break— the time when many of us excitedly pack our bags and get away to somewhere warm, or somewhere that feels like home. But what if you’re staying in New York City over the break?… Read More So You’re Staying in NYC for Spring Break?
With midterm season upon us, notes need to be studied and essays need to be written. Setting time aside during stressful study season is important to securing the best grades possible. As a part of my column, I’ve explored different cafés around the city in search of the perfect study spots for Pace students, tending… Read More Cha Cha Matcha
What’s better than one outdoor experience? Two. With the Brooklyn Bridge x Brooklyn Bridge Park collab, you can double your nature exposure. It turns out Brooklyn really is the place to be. I recently woke up at 5:30 am to walk the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise. I’m not going to lie, as soon as I… Read More A Nature Girl’s Guide to NYC: Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park
“No but seriously, the book is way better,” is a stance that many people take after seeing the film adaptation of their favorite novel. Harry Potter, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and The Hunger Games are all examples of this phenomenon. I recently re-read the Crazy Rich Asians series by Kevin Kwan, and I was… Read More Two Lies and A Truth About the Writer: Crazy, Rich, Asian
The beginning of a new semester is like the moment the lights dim in a movie theatre before the film begins. Anything can happen—hopefully, that includes passing all your classes. Starting an entirely new schedule can be intimidating, but there are a few tips that can make it easier. . Read the syllabus, and then… Read More How to Pass Your Class in 10 Steps
New semester new me? I’ve grappled with that question a lot this past month. After much reflection on the Fall 2023 semester, I’ve decided that this semester, instead of being a new me, I’ll be a better me. I’ve cultivated my own list of ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ for the Spring 2024 semester to be my… Read More My Ins and Outs for the Spring 2024 Semester