Posts Tagged ‘advice’
Just Ask Emily: How to succeed in midterms without really whining
As always, we begin by reminding you that you (yes, you) may submit your questions, comments, concerns, and queries to Emily right here. And now, in this week’s installment of Just Ask Emily, one reader wants to know how to get through exam season with both GPA and self-worth intact:
Dear Emily,
I am really stressed about midterms this year, and I’m worried that that stress will come through in how I interact with other people. How can I get through midterms without being completely miserable?
Sincerely,
Stressed about stress More »
Just Ask Emily: So you think you want a boyfriend
As always, we begin by reminding you that you, too, may submit your questions, comments, concerns, and queries to Emily right here. And now, in this week’s installment of Just Ask Emily, one reader wonders if the hour is growing too late to find a boyfriend.
Dear Emily,
I am totally interested in having a boyfriend right now, but afraid of the time commitment it may involve. School work alone keeps me crazy busy, but at the same time, if I don’t start dating now, am I destined to be alone forever? After all, school work (and life) is always going to be busy. What should I do?
Sincerely,
I’ve Got To Straighten Out My Priorities More »
Just Ask Emily: Break that ice, ice baby
As always, we begin by reminding you that you can submit your questions, comments, concerns, and queries to Emily right here. And now: in this week’s installment of Just Ask Emily, a reader wants to know how to break the ice.
Dear Emily,
Sincerely,
Ice pick-less More »
Just Ask Emily: Suite dreams are made of this
As always, we begin by reminding you that you (yes, you) can submit your questions, comments, concerns, and queries right here. Now, in this week’s installment of Just Ask Emily, a reader is wondering if it’s not where you are, but who you’re with that really matters.
Hi Emily,
I need some advice on housing. Not how to beat the lottery or anything, just how to find a great group of friends to live with. More »
Just Ask Emily: Say anything
As usual, we begin by reminding you to submit your questions, comments, concerns, and queries right here. Now, in this week’s installment of Just Ask Emily, one reader wants to say anything, and one reader wants to talk about personal space.
Dear Emily,
What do you do when you kind of know someone, but not really? At what point do you say hi? At what point does it become too late to introduce yourself when you’ve been sitting next to someone for a long time and talked but have never introduced yourself?
Sincerely,
Speechless More »
Just Ask Emily: Where them girls at?
And we’re back! First, as a reminder, please submit your questions, comments, concerns, and queries right here. Now, in this week’s installment of Just Ask Emily, one reader feels he’s looking for love in all the wrong places.
Hi Emily,
I’m a single guy in CC who’s wondering where to find a date. This is an amazing school, and there are tons of smart, cute, funny, etc. girls at Columbia and Barnard. And I think a good number of them must be looking for guys (unless @MyLifeIsBarnard is lying to me). So why is it so tough to meet them?
I’m not a shy guy, but I can’t seem to find the girls who are looking for guys. After class/in cafés, I run into good female friends. At the bars and random parties, I do the whole hook-up thing, which is fun but ultimately unfulfilling. I’ve also tried the whole “get a friend to introduce you to her cute friend” thing, but that didn’t go well—way too much drama.
I just can’t seem to find that nice girl who’s looking for a date. Any advice?
Sincerely,
Looking in Many of the Wrong Places More »
Long lines and how to avoid them
The first day of a new semester means that you need new textbooks. (Or you can be a slacker and not buy books, I don’t know.) Now, there are two popular ways to get what you need. Check after the jump to see them, and our recommendation. More »
Just Ask Emily: Everything’s going down the drain, including grapes
As always, we begin with a reminder that you (yes, you) can submit your comments, questions, concerns, and queries right here. In this week’s installment of Just Ask Emily, one reader wants to stick up for her friend, one for her heart, and one for her sink and suite sanity.
Dear Emily,
A friend of mine—I’ll call her B—has a crush on this guy in our group of friends. Recently, when B wasn’t there, another friend in our group started talking about how she has a crush on our guy friend—in front of him. When he brought her up, the first thing he mentioned was that she has this crush. What should I have done? What can I do if this happens again?
From,
Unwilling Gossip Girl More »
Just Ask Emily: Begin that journey of a thousand miles already
Remember that you can Just Ask Emily anonymously via this form.
In this week’s installment, one reader is worried about his life after graduation, while another worries that he’s only worrying about his own life.
Dear Emily,
I still don’t have any idea what I’m doing after (if?) I graduate. Help!
Senior Citizen More »
Time to bundle up: Cold-weather essentials
With winter fast approaching and temperatures rapidly dropping, the race to prepare for New York’s frigid weather has begun. Here’s a roundup of cold weather essentials that will take the guesswork out of the intimidating task ahead. West-Coasters, take notes.
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1. Coat, Hat, Gloves, Scarves… you know the drill
Don’t chalk up these winter saviors as accessories invented to induce consumers to purchase more junk. They actually keep you warm. Spring for all four; you will never be as comfortable as when wrapped in their warm, cozy embraces. And if you’re really feeling fancy, purchase a pair of touch-screen gloves. Never again will you have to choose between checking a text and maintaining feeling in your fingers. More »