RG’s Blog

Spoiler alert: I don’t always have it together. But here’s what a (somewhat functional) week in my life looks like.   Monday: I kick off the week with two back-to-back classes in the afternoon (1:25–2:45 and 3:00–4:20). Mornings are for getting things in order—answering emails, planning social media content, making breakfast, journaling, and sometimes squeezing […]

Life gets a lot sometimes—school, work, homesickness, all of it. But I’ve learned that small joys make the biggest difference. Here are mine:   Matcha Lattes Matcha is more than just a drink for me—it’s a ritual. Whether I make it myself or go to my favorite café, taking 10 minutes to slow down, sip

Moving to the U.S. to study was one of the biggest steps I’ve ever taken—and while I was excited, I definitely had moments of confusion, loneliness, and culture shock. Looking back, here are a few things I wish someone had told me before I arrived:   The Legal Documents Can Be Confusing—and That’s Okay There

Let’s be real: finals week is chaotic, stressful, and a little bit dramatic. I definitely don’t have it all figured out, but here’s how I made it through (mostly) in one piece.   Lists, Lists, and More Lists The only way I survived was by writing everything down—deadlines, exam dates, even what snacks I wanted