Ellie Miller

1 week ago | hercampus.com | Ellie Miller

The line I stood in on Friday, March 28, was possibly the longest one I’ve ever been in, but nothing was going to stop me from experiencing a Late Nite at the Museum of Fine Arts. I can promise that the wait was 100% worth it, although I was pretty nervous because I had no idea what to expect on the other side of the doors. However, the MFA is not known to disappoint, and this event was no exception. At 7:00 p.m., my friend and I left my dorm. We dressed for the occasion.

2 weeks ago | hercampus.com | Ellie Miller

I have recently been placing a lot of emphasis on my relationship with dopamine. This feel-good hormone can be beneficial, but also easy to fall into a toxic relationship with. For example, the rush I get from my phone is strong enough to keep me from studying, sleeping, and living in the moment. So, as part of a long-overdue New Year’s resolution, I’m attempting to find a healthier way to get my daily dopamine dose. And thanks to Jessica McCabe’s Dopamine Menu, I think I found it.

3 weeks ago | hercampus.com | Ellie Miller

The well-being of our planet is always a hot topic of conversation. We hear on the news, scroll past alarming statistics on Instagram, and breeze by brochures on cafe tables almost every day. While it’s contradictory to my self-proclaimed status as a steward of the Earth, I’ll admit there are times when I try to avoid these truths. They can be really scary! It feels as if all 8 billion of us are in an inescapable downward spiral, tunneling towards an . Does anybody really want to think about that?

1 month ago | hercampus.com | Ellie Miller

Can I afford a house? Should I get an apartment instead? Will I even be able to find a job? The future is brimming with unknowns. These concerns are so abstract and unapproachable that I, like many others, resort to smaller purchases in a quest for control and comfort—a little reward, if you will. For many people, these purchases take the shape of what society has begun to call a “sweet treat.”Sweet treat culture has dominated our lives, both on social media and in everyday choices, for years.

1 month ago | hercampus.com | Ellie Miller

The spring semester is a busy one! With all the homework, exam stress, and club activities, it can be easy to forget that there’s a world right outside your dorm with tons of incredible opportunities. In an effort to balance the busy schedule of a typical college student, here are five ideas that you can take on alone, or with your friends or roomies!Pottery PaintingI went to the Clayroom for the first time recently, and I have to say that the vibes were amazing.