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A guide to studying abroad

(01/28/20 11:00am)

According to Brandeis’ website, around 40% of each junior class will study abroad during the academic year. With 200 hundred programs offered in over 60 countries, students are given the opportunity to become immersed in a new language, fulfill University requirements and learn in a novel context. This past week, the Office of Study Abroad hosted “Study Abroad Week,” holding informational events throughout campus and featuring student experiences on social media. The Justice emailed several students who have completed a program abroad in order to learn about some of the benefits and challenges that may accompany the decision to study in a different country. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/01/studyabroad-week

Planning the Resilience Fair: A word with the organizers.

(01/28/20 11:00am)

Mental health is often on students’ minds at Brandeis, with community therapy initiatives and events such as Spa Night Done Right demonstrating a drive for well-being. The Resilience Fair, which occurs a few times a semester, is a school-sponsored effort to help students celebrate wellness. At the fair, which will take place on Jan. 29, students will learn about bouncing back from challenges and navigating difficult situations. Curious about the process of educating students on their mental processes, the Justice spoke with some of the fair’s organizers, including members of the Care Team, the Prevention, Advocacy and Resource Center, Health and Wellness Promotion and the Dean of Students Office. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/01/resiliencefair-pt1

Meet the midyear orientation CORE!

(01/21/20 11:00am)

Each January, upperclassmen return for the spring semester to find that a hundred new students, the midyear class, have arrived on campus. These bright-eyed, newly convocated Brandeis students move in a few days before the semester begins to take part in Midyear Orientation. Midyear Orientation, like the Orientation at the beginning of the academic year, involves social events and information sessions, and is intended to help new students bond and integrate into the Brandeis community. Realizing that few non-midyear students know what makes midyear orientation unique, the Justice spoke with members of Midyear Orientation CORE for some insight. Their responses, sent via email, are shared below. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/01/meet-the-midyear-core

It's that time of the year again: welcome to spring semester

(01/21/20 11:00am)

There is no denying that the start of the semester is hard for many students. After three weeks away, getting adjusted to the food, campus, dorms and workload might seem very difficult. However, the new semester may also bring opportunities to take interesting classes, join exciting clubs and make new friends. The Justice looked at some popular self-care and academic advice, in order to share tips with students on how they can make the most out of the new academic session and implement self-care practices during the long winter months.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/01/spring-semester

Health, Wellness and Adult Skills

(12/10/19 11:00am)

It’s no surprise that wherever Brandeis students end up, they make their mark. Enter Brandeis alumna Jenny Paul ’07, the creator and executive producer for the new “shoppable”  web series, “Adulting With Jane.” The series, which launched in October, is one of the first of its kind because it allows viewers to click on and purchase the products featured in the video while they watch. The videos range from “How to Change a Tire” to “How to Manage a Panic Attack,” and utilize influencer-culture to help “Jane” learn these new skills. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2019/12/adulting-with-jane

Addressing the Ads

(11/26/19 11:00am)

“Think really long and hard, and if by the end you’re still comfortable with giving over your data to all these companies, then fine. But chances are you aren’t okay with this theft that is taking place.” Walt Mossberg ’69, considered by many to be the father of technology-review journalism, is deeply troubled by what he calls the “theft” of consumer information by internet giants including Facebook, Amazon and Google. On Oct. 22, Mossberg delivered a lecture at Brandeis, his alma mater, on how the “ad tech,” or advertising technology industry, is destroying the internet. He warned that internet users have opted into a grand bargain, and that we are all being ripped off.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2019/11/walt-mossberg-online-tracking

BINGO!

(11/19/19 11:00am)

On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Campus Activities Board held “Bingo and Boba” in celebration of Kindness Day. The event, which took place in the Shapiro Campus Center atrium, began at 8 p.m. with upbeat music, puns and jokes from two CAB members. As people continued to arrive, filling the tables and contributing to the exciting atmosphere, volunteers made sure to provide players with Bingo sheets, ink dabbers, cupcakes and other snacks. Soon, the callers began drawing and announcing the numbers, creating a competitive yet friendly environment. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2019/11/bingo

Kindness Day: Behind the Scenes

(11/19/19 11:00am)

The 10th annual Kindness Day brought kindness cards, posters, snacks and dog time aplenty last Thursday. Kindness may be something that many find intuitive and can do without thinking about it too much, but Kindness Day is far from simple and doesn’t happen at the drop of a hat. Spearheading the operation are co-coordinators Miriam Berra Krugman ’20 and Emma Forster ’22.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2019/11/kindness-bts