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Articles by Eva Grunburg for Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine + Her Campus at UCSB

Articles — Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine

Articles — Her Campus at UCSB

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The Eras Tour Concert Film — A Veteran Swiftie’s Review

Instead of spending yet another Friday night out on the town in my beloved Isla Vista, my best friend and I took a short road trip to Ventura for the experience of a lifetime: the Taylor Swift|The Eras Tour concert film. Some may say, “Eva, you saw the show three times, why do you need to see the movie?”That’s completely true (and I have no regrets). However, I absolutely needed to see this masterpiece from the second I knew it existed. After attending SoFi Nights 1 and 2 of the Eras Tour, I rec...
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Girl Gains UCSB — Your Newest Swolemates!

Gauchos and girls, it’s finally back to school season for us quarter system students — and that can only mean one thing: it’s also back to the grind! For most of us, keeping up with the academic rigor of a new quarter is hard enough. When you throw in the fact that, on top of our studies, we actually have to take care of our minds and bodies with nutrition, socialization, and routine exercise, suddenly, the season of “back to the grind” turns into something nearly impossible. But, what if I told...
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I Didn’t Get Into My Dream School—And It Was For The Best!

UCSB wasn’t my dream school.Sure, to any high school senior UCSB seems like a dream. Studying on the beach, perfect weather, easygoing people — what’s not to love?It’s not that I didn’t love it, per se — I just didn’t really give it a second thought. “I could see myself there,” high-school-senior me thought. “I could definitely be happy there,” she said, as she pictured herself biking through a sunny campus, freckled and smiling as a carefree Communication major.Simply put, UCSB just wasn’t on m...
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The Legend of Isla Vista’s Halloween

Being a student at UCSB comes with its many perks, quirks, and, of course, traditions. In my first few weeks as a Gaucho, I quickly learned that for the next four years, I’d be voraciously throwing tortillas, narrowly avoiding bike accidents — and having the Halloween experiences of a lifetime.Or so I thought.Upon hearing that I was heading to UCSB, nearly every adult I encountered exclaimed, “Halloween there is crazy!” So, last year, I was extremely surprised when, instead of having a legendary...
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5 Glossier Products That Are *Actually* Worth the Hype

Glossier: you either love it, or you haven’t been converted yet. I belong to the former group, and I hope that these recommendations will convince you to join me! Although I may be a bit biased (I’ve been using Glossier’s products religiously since freshman year of high school, bought Glossier merch, and even went to the LA location’s grand opening on my birthday), at least you know I’m a credible source on all things Glossier. I could go on and on about many of their products, but these five ar...
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Why You Should Join A Sorority

In my first few weeks at UCSB, the huge life transition to college left me floundering; I was confused as to what my next steps would be. All this uncertainty changed once I joined a sorority. I’d gotten involved with a few other clubs and organizations, but they didn’t impact my life quite like my sorority has. At the conclusion of my freshman year, I can genuinely say that being in a sorority has only positively impacted my life. Here are some of the main reasons why I’ve loved my experience,...
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iPads are the Superior School Supply

One item has kept me organized throughout the rigor of college academics and my social life. It’s a one-stop-shop for all things school, life, and socials: the iPad. My iPad has stuck with me through thick and thin, has seen me at my best and my worst, and holds quite possibly my nearest and dearest possessions (ie. Netflix and my photos).I was lucky enough to attend an “Apple Certified” high school that used iPads, and I brought this same device with me to college – and I couldn’t love it more!...
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The Uncomfortable Transition from College Life to Summer at Home

Ah, summer, a time to rest, reconnect, and relax – right? The “go-go-go” of college life screeches to a halt, and the sprawling pages of planners turn into beautiful emptiness. Although, as much as we crave a break, it can be a devastating blow to a well-established routine, allowing feelings of inadequacy, purposelessness, and utter confusion to sink in. For me, I discovered that coming home for the summer was a reality check from a reality that was no longer my own. Upon returning home after c...
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How to Have Your "Hot Girl Summer" Glow Up

Ladies! Hot Girl Summer is rapidly approaching! Hot Girl Summer, coined by iconic rapper Megan Thee Stallion, is defined as “a summer where you are in charge of your own happiness.” After a long school year of ups and downs, I’m sure many of you are ready to let loose and take charge of your happiness this Hot Girl Summer. But, before you can participate in Hot Girl Summer, you have to get into the right headspace to fully embrace all that the summer will offer you.Take a break from studying for...
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Women in Media: Advice, Art, and Anecdotes

UCSB’s Women in Media Club (WIM) held their 6th annual conference this month, on April 30th and May 1st. The two day star-studded event held panels of influential women in all media careers, ranging from marketing, to screenwriting, to journalism, to film. As a club member, I may be biased, but I feel that I gained so much from attending. In case you’re feeling some major FOMO from missing such an incredible event, I have some notes to fill you in! Each of the eight panels,  “First Few Years,” “...