Happiness is something that comes and goes. Some things make us happy, and others do not. When there is so much negativity in the world, why would you want to add to the problems? Do you think it’s wrong to be happy? Is it wrong to be unhappy? Have you done something so bad that …
Mental Health
Learning to be Yourself and Growing Confident
Growing up in public school, you learn what you like and don’t like. It’s hard to fit in, and it’s hard to be yourself. In college, the same things happen because people from all over the world surround you. People with different styles, athletic, different backgrounds can be intimidating. I have found what I like, …
What No Sleep in College Does to Your Mind and Body
Getting the right amount of sleep is essential, especially in college. When you have exams, midterms, finals, pop quizzes, papers, projects, activities, volunteering, and working, you will be exhausted. Take it from me, a student who has a weird sleep schedule, a job, exams, papers, and projects. I have been mentally and physically exhausted because …
Taking Time to Be Selfish & Focusing on Yourself
Selfishness isn’t always bad. It’s called self-care. What is wrong with wanting to focus on yourself? I am learning to ignore people and do things that I enjoy. Life is too short to focus on other people’s problems. When you worry about problems that are not yours, you start to get stressed and depressed. In …
How To Balance College and a Job
Working in college has become a must nowadays due to the price of tuition. Financial aid can only help you so much, especially if you have student loans. You have three options for a job in college, and those are to work on campus, get regular job off campus, or start your own business. Working …
The Stress and Fear of Succeeding in College
College is one stress zone that never seems to go away. It is draining, upsetting, but many jobs require it. I am a senior majoring in anthropology, but I am a junior. I just have many extra credits. I minor in biology which I am not the best at. I have been struggling in school …