Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago, Author at Study Breaks

5 Reasons Why You Should Binge-watch ‘Game of Thrones’ Before July 16

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

If you haven't gotten hooked on the series yet, this summer is the perfect time to catch up.…

May 30, 2017

Jealous of Your Graduating Friends? Don’t Be

Jealous of Your Friends Graduating? Don’t Be

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

Take it from someone who has been in the real world for all of two weeks—it’s cold out here, and there’s no going back.…

May 18, 2017

6 Questions No One in an Interracial Relationship Wants to Be Asked

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

This one goes out to everyone who’s ever asked me how I communicate with my boyfriend. (In English, is the answer.)…

May 15, 2017

7 Reasons Why ‘13 Reasons Why’ Is a Total Flop

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

I know I’m just playing into the hype, but let’s call the show what it is—a gimmicky premise driven by controversy.…

May 2, 2017

5 Things to Do During Your Second Gap Year

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

That’s right, there are two.…

April 17, 2017

7 Reasons You Should Switch from Apple to Android

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

This isn’t a sponsored post, I’ve just had it with people complaining about their iPhones without ever trying something new.…

April 10, 2017

Why College Students Shouldn’t Work Retail

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

Nobody lures in student employees like department stores, and there’s a reason why.…

April 4, 2017

The Academic Case for Partying in College

The Case for Partying in College

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

You have the rest of your life to work, but you only get to be in college once (hopefully).…

March 28, 2017

Photographer Colleen Nejedly Refuses to Settle

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

The University of Portland student is focused on something more fleeting than the perfect shot.…

March 27, 2017

The Darkest Roast: Caffeine Dependency in College

The Darkest Roast: Caffeine Dependence in College

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

A cup a day can turn into a serious problem quickly, especially for stressed-out, sleep-deprived students.…

March 21, 2017

Agoraphobia in College: 7 Ways to Deal with the Crowds

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

If you have trouble dealing with the energy of a large school, here are some of the best ways to cope with your fear.…

March 20, 2017

Why I Will Never Apologize for Listening to K-pop

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

I mean, have you heard it?…

March 1, 2017

The Apocalypse for Singles: Survival Tips for Valentine’s Day

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

Just keep thinking about the discounted chocolate.…

February 9, 2017

Women’s March and Planned Parenthood: Marching Together Toward Better Health

Why the Women’s March and Planned Parenthood Go Hand in Hand

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

Make no mistake about it: An attack on women’s bodies is an attack on women’s rights.…

January 30, 2017

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

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English

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5 Reasons Why You Should Binge-watch ‘Game of Thrones’ Before July 16

Jealous of Your Friends Graduating? Don’t Be

6 Questions No One in an Interracial Relationship Wants to Be Asked

7 Reasons Why ‘13 Reasons Why’ Is a Total Flop

5 Things to Do During Your Second Gap Year

7 Reasons You Should Switch from Apple to Android

Why College Students Shouldn’t Work Retail

The Case for Partying in College

Photographer Colleen Nejedly Refuses to Settle

The Darkest Roast: Caffeine Dependence in College

Agoraphobia in College: 7 Ways to Deal with the Crowds

Why I Will Never Apologize for Listening to K-pop

The Apocalypse for Singles: Survival Tips for Valentine’s Day

Why the Women’s March and Planned Parenthood Go Hand in Hand

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Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

Major

English

Social Media