
Nature in the Ozarks: Outdoor Activities for Students
By Stella Mutoni With all the stress of midterms and the constant flow of assignments due, it can sometimes feel like you never leave the Bermuda Triangle that is either the library or lab, dining hall, and home base! At the end of the day, it's important to find time...

Overcoming Homesickness as a New Student
By Jade Romain Packing your bags, emotional goodbyes, and the exciting feeling of starting a new adventure farrrrrrrrr away from home. Sounds great, right?! It actually is at first…. until reality sets in. You miss your family, the culture is so different, and the...

Fall Break Adventures for International Students
By Ania Melgar Fall has finally arrived! The weather is perfect, the leaves are changing colors, and Halloween is just around the corner. Northwest Arkansas is a vibrant destination in fall with plenty of things to see and do. Make the most of your fall break with...

Little Changes that Can Boost Your Productivity in Grad School
By Christina Barnes P R O C R A S T I N A T I O N: The not-so-sneaky enemy of grad students everywhere! Eventually, though, we’ve all got to get things done and there are a couple of things we as grad students can do to kick the oh-so-appealing procrastination to the...

Studying Abroad: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
By Emilija Sarma Have you ever wondered what it would be like to completely immerse yourself in another culture for a few months or a year (or several years!) while you pursue your degree? Maybe your curiosity has already been piqued by photo after photo of amazing...