Not all haircuts are universally flattering, so before you head to your salon, it’s always important to know what styles best fit your face.

There are four basic face shapes: oval, round, square and heart. Variations exist, such as the oblong and the triangular face shapes. Many people have faces that don’t perfectly fit a category, but with a general sense of what shape your face is, it’s easier to find a cut you’ll be happy with.

It’s common knowledge that your body changes drastically between childhood and adulthood, but you may have also noticed that your skin can become collateral damage in these hormone-fueled transitions. Here are three common skin problems and a few ways to combat them:

As a student-athlete, does your diet change between seasons? Contrary to popular belief, the dietary needs of a track star or tennis champion actually remain unchanged whether he or she is training or not. The main difference is in the amount of calories and fluids a student-athlete consumes while they are preparing for a competition.

I grew up listening to one language and speaking in another. My earliest memories are of my parents speaking to me in Mandarin, but I still don’t feel comfortable responding to them in their native tongue.

Over the years, my parents and I have developed an unspoken agreement to converse in our respective languages. When my mom asks me (in Chinese) what I would like for lunch today, my default answer is “Whatever’s in the fridge.”

Whether you’re boarding the plane on a business trip or hitting the road for a well-deserved vacation, you’ll most likely face the same problems that many health-conscious travelers have struggled with: the lack of nutritious options for a meal or even a quick snack. Fortunately, making nutritious snack choices doesn’t mean sacrificing taste or convenience. Here are a few options to consider:
Soothe a sweet tooth
Instead of reaching for a sugary candy bar, pack a plastic lidded container with fresh fruit the night before your departure. Peel an orange, rinse out …

For Nikki SooHoo, acting isn’t just a job; it’s part of a framework through which she can use her voice to change the world.

Spending four or five months exploring a foreign country is a rare opportunity, so it should be no surprise that many college students consider studying abroad before graduating and entering the workforce. Interestingly, only about one-tenth of college students choose to study abroad in Asia despite the professional benefits gained from getting to know Asian languages and culture. After all, China, Japan and other Asian countries are increasingly playing significant roles in international politics and the global economy.

Hong Kong, like many other Asian cities, has two sides: the bustling, ultra-modern city and the quieter backstreets with its temples and street vendors. The two official languages of Hong Kong are Chinese and English—a unique feature among Chinese provinces.
“Hong Kong has a lot of Western influence in every aspect—food, fashion and architecture,” said Natalie Ngai, a senior at Washington University in St. Louis. “There are English signs everywhere, and practically everyone can understand simple English. Compared to most other Asian cities, Hong Kong has prettier buildings and a much …

As the largest city in China and a center of Chinese commerce, Shanghai is understandably one of the most popular study abroad destinations in Asia. The city’s culture is dynamic and fast-paced. “Shanghai is where everything is happening—it’s especially great for finance, media and art students,” said Tina Qu, who grew up in Shanghai and returned to study abroad as a junior.
“Shanghai is a unique city in that it’s a collision of the new and the old,” said Valerie Guan, a finance and international business major at New York University. …

Tokyo is an eclectic mixture of Japanese culture, international business, technology and popular entertainment, all packaged in an energetic, forward-moving environment that never seems to slow down.
Melissa Pae Redwood, a political science major at Smith College and former Mochi writer, studied abroad in Tokyo during the spring semester of her junior year. She was first attracted to Japan because of her interest in the relationship between Japan and the U.S. after World War II. In addition, as a student at a small liberal arts college in Massachusetts, she wanted to …

Nagoya, the third largest city in Japan, contains 2.2 million inhabitants and is notable for its high air quality. The city is also well-known as the home of Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and many art museums. It is located near Toyota’s headquarters, which account for much of the region’s prosperity.