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The Stute

A reflection of My Year of Rest and Relaxation

My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh is so commonly listed under standard lists of edgy or dark fiction recommendations that when I first picked it up a couple of years ago, I thought there was no way I would enjoy it.

What no one tells you about your first internship

So, you’ve landed your first internship. You spent months perfecting your resume, writing cover letters that felt like soul-searching essays, and surviving the gauntlet of HireVue interviews where you stared into the void (aka your webcam) trying to sound employable.

Love at first bite at Yuan

I’m grateful to have enjoyed a winter break full of exquisite food, ranging from cozy small-town restaurants to fine dining experiences.

What women really want <3

If you’re reading this, then it’s Valentine’s Day! It is certainly an exciting day filled with red roses, chocolate, and cute little teddy bears.

Love songs on shuffle

The fourteenth of February. The day for all things pink and red and full of love. Valentine’s Day! Some people love this day, while others choose not to observe.

Should your work be your valentine?

As we enter the love-filled time of year, we often sit and reflect on our relationships with our romantic partners. This Valentine’s Day, if you have a special someone, you might be taking them out to a nice restaurant, spending a homey night in, or trying something new.

Love on the brain: how it evolves and how it collapses

Ah, love. Perhaps one of the most studied, and yet least understood, behaviors. 

“Love is a biological necessity—it’s as needed for our well-being as exercise, water, and food,” said neuroscientist Stephanie Cacioppo, PhD.