Freedom at last! The thought of freshmen freedom in college through most high school graduates’ minds prior to their first semester on a college campus, myself included. As soon as I threw that graduation cap into the air, I felt a wave of relief, as I had finally broken away from the chains of high […]
Freshman Freedom: The Do’s and Dont’s of Your New College Independence Read Post »
Take it from me — making friends can be a challenge anywhere you go, especially if you’re an introvert. The younger you are, the easier it tends to be. Many of us automatically find a friend group in high school, especially if we went to elementary or middle school with the same people, or if
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Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States? Mental illness in teens and young adults is a constant, continuous problem, and it certainly affects college students. Balancing college classes on top of your mental health is a hard thing to do, and it’s okay to give yourself a break when
Looking Behind the Physicalities: Mental Health in College Read Post »
Throughout elementary, middle and high school, I always began the year with a fresh, new notebook divided into color-coordinated sections for each subject. I fully intended to keep up with my assignments using this perfectly organized system. It worked well for me — until I got to ninth grade English. Reading and writing are two of
Freshman Burnout: How To Avoid Bombing Your First 2 Semesters Read Post »
