Ciara Murphy

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How My Summer Internship Made Me Realize I Want to Slow Down This Year

Nov 1, 2024 | hercampus.com | Ciara Murphy

I’ve had plenty of part-time and full-time jobs over the years – customer service, data entry, philanthropy, camp management and more. But this past summer was the first time I worked an 8 to 5 desk job in a cubicle all day. And while it was a fantastic opportunity that I couldn’t be more grateful for, the experience made me reflect in a way I hadn’t anticipated. Firstly, I’d like to acknowledge that I wouldn’t have traded my internship this summer for the world.
Birth Control Chat: 4 UCLA Women With Hormonal IUDs Review Their Experience

Jun 4, 2024 | hercampus.com | Ciara Murphy

Finding the birth control that works best for you these days can seem like an overwhelming and almost impossible task, especially when faced with so many options, conflicting opinions, and horror stories. It often takes trying multiple forms of birth control for prolonged periods of time, adjusting dose or brand, or even going back to the drawing board completely.
My Night at The Improv, One of Hollywood’s Oldest Stand Up Comedy Clubs

May 22, 2024 | hercampus.com | Ciara Murphy

As a freshly twenty-one-year-old living in LA, I have been on the hunt for more fun nightlife opportunities to take advantage of in the city. Something my boyfriend and I have talked about doing forever is going to a stand up comedy show, so I ended up buying tickets to a show at The Improv last Sunday night. Knowing very little about stand up comedy, I really didn’t have any expectations going into the night.
Your Crash Course to UCLA’s New Public Health Major (From Someone in its First Graduating Class)

May 9, 2024 | hercampus.com | Ciara Murphy

For years, UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health has been home to cutting edge public health graduate school programs. They offer all kinds of masters degrees, as well as joint ones that will have you walking across the stage with a dual degree such as in law or medicine. But for decades, no undergraduate public health major was offered at UCLA.
Rediscovering John Green As An Adult: The Anthropocene Reviewed, Reviewed

Apr 26, 2024 | hercampus.com | Ciara Murphy

Some of the first novels I really loved as a young adult were by John Green: The Fault in Our Stars, Paper Towns, Looking for Alaska, etc. I remember buying The Fault in Our Stars on my hand-me-down Kindle, refusing to put it down for hours, and finishing the whole book in just a day. I’d never been so enthralled by reading in my entire life, and it was a truly electric feeling.
I Went to UCLA’s Dinner for 12 Strangers and Here’s Why You Should Too

Apr 12, 2024 | hercampus.com | Ciara Murphy

So what actually is UCLA’s Dinner for 12 Strangers, sometimes better known as D12? The goal is simple: to connect UCLA students and alumni through a meal in an off-campus setting. And even better, it’s completely free!12 students are randomly paired with a UCLA alumni who hosts them for dinner at their home. Some dinners are themed, tying in elements of culture, career aspiration, or hobbies, while others are just completely random.
The S&P 500: Explaining How To Make Your Money Work For You

Mar 15, 2024 | hercampus.com | Ciara Murphy

“Just put your money in the S&P 500 and don’t look at it.” This was the advice given to me when I started taking more of an interest in my personal finances. After lots of research and talking to my parents and trusted friends, this is exactly what I did. If you’re anything like me, the idea of finances, investing, and what you should be doing with your money is a daunting concept.
America Is More Upset About Taylor Swift At The Super Bowl Than About The 22 Injured And 1 Dead At The Chiefs’ Victory Parade

Feb 27, 2024 | hercampus.com | Ciara Murphy

Super Bowl XLVIII will go down in history; but not for the reason it should. According to the NFL, “Super Bowl LVIII is the most-watched program ever, averaging 123.4 million viewers across all platforms, up +7% compared to last year’s Super Bowl which was the previous record (115.1 million).” This was undeniably due to the presence of one guest, Taylor Swift, who is currently dating Chiefs player Travis Kelce.
5 Girly Drinks To Spice Up Your Galentine's Day Party This Year

Feb 10, 2024 | hercampus.com | Ciara Murphy

Fresh off my 21st birthday with Galentine’s Day on the horizon, what better way to celebrate with your girls than with some fun pink cocktails? Whether you like it sweet or sour, strong or subtle, everyone at the party is bound to fall in love with one of these five Galentine’s Day drinks!Dirty ShirleyShe’s classic; she’s your childhood favorite; but now she’s matured into womanhood.
The Study Abroad Chronicles: How to Choose Which UC Study Abroad Program is Right for You

Jan 24, 2024 | hercampus.com | Ciara Murphy

Congratulations! You’ve decided to take the leap and study abroad – that’s so exciting! Now it’s time to choose which program is right for you. I know this process can seem overwhelming with 170 programs and over 40 countries to choose from, but I promise it will all work out. There are lots of ways to narrow down your choices and find which program is the best fit for you.