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LYD Star: Larcy

Not very often in life do we find ourselves ready to make big changes, right now.  When it comes to careers, for young women especially, there is an immense pressure to find something you’re good at and grow with it— even if that means sticking with something that doesn’t satisfy you. We push out of

College Countdown: 10 Ways to Stay Motivated ‘til Summer

It’s that time of year! Students are back from spring break physically, but mentally they’re still in that sunny, lax, happy place which, to them, is anywhere, but the classroom. The last few months of school are the true test of resilience for students in this make-it-or-break-it scenario. To help pick you up and carry

Real World Reality Check: Ace Your Interview

So you landed an interview for what seems like your perfect job… that’s great! Unfortunately hearing back from a company is only half of the battle; you still have to ace your interview. Here are some tips to help you impress during your interview and land your dream job! 1. Practice answering common interview questions

Dating Dilemma: The Do’s and Dont’s of Office Romances

When you’re fresh out of college, it’s easy to get consumed with your job. And since you’re at work all the time, it’s easy to develop a crush on that cutie in the cubicle next door. But when the eye candy turns into a possible significant other, what’s the protocol? And how do you deal?

Digital Detox: How to Turn Off and Tune In

Spring is such a great time for everyone. The semester is almost over, winter is (hopefully) gone for a couple of months, and everything is renewed.  However, spring can also be a distracting time for many students. With the weather improving and the semester almost over, many students succumb to procrastination and a general demeanor

Beauty Basics: 5 Tips to Protect Your Skin this Spring

I know your parents have probably nagged on this since you were 5 years old, but I’ll say it again here: Wear Sunscreen. If the idea of sunscreen is just too much for you, go to your local makeup or drug store and invest in a really nice moisturizer with SPF in it. I like

Sorority Drama: How to Deal

If you joined a sorority you know exactly what I’m talking about. With that many girls, there’s bound to be some trouble. Of course, you love all your sisters, but let’s be honest here: you’ve had enough. You’re either always involved or in the middle. So how do you stay out of the trouble? We’ve

How To Start Loving Your Body Right Now

When we were younger, some of us were lectured about the importance of our appearances as girls. Today, we still deal with how society expects us to look as women; we’ve heard all about the Photoshop controversies on social media, we’ve seen endless ads for weight loss pills; gawked at the photos posted on the

Thinking Ahead: Are You Ready for the Rest of the Year?

It’s officially the Home Stretch… are you ready? This time of the semester and school year is tough. It’s that point where classes are really pounding the pavement towards finals, campus activities are finishing up, and you’re feeling like you have a million things to do and people to see before it’s time to pack

Week in Review: What We Read and Shared

Chicsters! Finally, the weekend.  Take a quick break and check on your days off and check out great UChic.com highlights this past week: Health Hack- The Benefits of Yoga for College Women: “Between keeping up with schoolwork, sorority events, part-time jobs and who knows what else, it’s easy to forget to set aside “me time.” Yoga