Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo, Author at Study Breaks

Why You Don’t Have to Justify Your Fifth Cup of Coffee

Why You Don’t Have to Justify That Fifth Cup of Coffee

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

A love letter to everyone’s favorite caffeinated bean.…

September 21, 2016

Why Mike Birbiglia’s ‘Don’t Think Twice’ Will Resonate with Students

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Don’t know what you want to do for the rest of your life? Don’t worry—no one really does.…

September 11, 2016

The Importance of Joining Things in College, or Not

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Why telling students to join clubs can actually be sending the wrong message.…

September 6, 2016

The Problem with the Olympics

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Though predicated on the idea that the competition brings countries together, if often does much more to divide them.…

August 19, 2016

Why LSD Use Is on the Rise Again

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

The drug hasn’t changed, but the way people are using it has.…

August 16, 2016

5 Easy Ways College Students Can Be More Environmentally Friendly

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Finally, a reason to feel good about your unwashed laundry.…

August 6, 2016

A College Student’s Guide to Meditation

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

It has nothing to do with falling asleep in class.…

July 30, 2016

What You Learn Going to College in the Middle of Nowhere

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

For starters, there will be nothing to do and no, that won’t help you focus on your studies.…

July 16, 2016

How and Why You Should Be Boycotting Urban Outfitters

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

The store, and its sister stores, don’t deserve your business. Here’s where to shop instead.…

July 10, 2016

Finding a Cinematic Marvel in ‘Finding Dory’

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

For a film released thirteen years after its predecessor, 'Finding Dory' hardly skips a beat.…

July 3, 2016

You Shouldn’t Vote for Hillary Just because She’s a Woman, Right?

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Given the stagnation of American government, the significance of having a female president at least promises some change.…

June 18, 2016

A Student Perspective: Israel, Birthright and the Syrian Civil War

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Hearing about conflict in the Middle East is one thing. Cancelling your lunch plans because of a stabbing spree is another.…

June 13, 2016

Navigating Tinder: A Field Guide to the Male Swiper

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Love is just a dead deer away.…

June 4, 2016

Why I’m Thankful That Starbucks Fired Me

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Some people, upon getting fired from their jobs, are probably unhappy. Many are angry, some might even feel despair. I was immensely relieved.…

March 24, 2016

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Major

English and Philosophy

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Why You Don’t Have to Justify That Fifth Cup of Coffee

Why Mike Birbiglia’s ‘Don’t Think Twice’ Will Resonate with Students

The Importance of Joining Things in College, or Not

The Problem with the Olympics

Why LSD Use Is on the Rise Again

5 Easy Ways College Students Can Be More Environmentally Friendly

A College Student’s Guide to Meditation

What You Learn Going to College in the Middle of Nowhere

How and Why You Should Be Boycotting Urban Outfitters

Finding a Cinematic Marvel in ‘Finding Dory’

You Shouldn’t Vote for Hillary Just because She’s a Woman, Right?

A Student Perspective: Israel, Birthright and the Syrian Civil War

Navigating Tinder: A Field Guide to the Male Swiper

Why I’m Thankful That Starbucks Fired Me

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Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Major

English and Philosophy

Social Media