by Rebekah BaughmanStudent at Emporia State University There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned our reality upside down, and that is especially true when it comes to the college student community. With the shutdown of colleges, universities, and businesses comes the loss of many student jobs. On top of that, if you…
Month: August 2020
Lauren is Making Space for Vocalizing Thoughts Through Writing
It’s not that I don’t have anything to say, it’s that I’m too shy to say anything. Publicly, that is. I have this perpetual fear of not being “enough,” complemented with a steaming hot side dish of “imposter syndrome.” I’m positive that’s something almost everyone has experienced or tasted the residual energy of. And the…
Kaitlin is Making Space for Self-Improvement
As a serial procrastinator, I rely heavily on hard deadlines to get any kind of work done. But long-term goals like working off the freshman (or quarantine) 15, eating healthier, getting organized, killing my ugly habit of ripping my fingernails off in stressful situations, and getting back into the writing groove, can’t be reached by…
Siena is Making Space for Mental Health
Recently, I have made the decision to really dedicate myself to being happy and healthy, both physically and mentally. Being alone with my thoughts during quarantine has helped me realize that my mental state is a priority and should be treated as such. I have committed to a more positive mindset, a more nutritious diet,…