“I have always been big on traveling, but I never really took the time to do it. I spent a few years in Germany as a child, and my family liked to travel to new places. It helps clear out the mind and structure a new perspective of life and the world we live in….
Category: Students
Caprice is Making Space for Writing
What area are you “making space” for? “Writing is important to me because it serves as an outlet. I can write about my feelings, my favorite song, food (which I have written poems about), nature, etc. The options are limitless with writing and it’s something I appreciate a lot — the freedom of writing. I…
Jen is Making Space for Creative Hobbies
What area are you “making space” for? “I have always loved art since I was a child. I believe that if you have a hobby that makes you happy, it is important to engage in it regularly to destress from work, life, school, etc. I love to draw and write, which are creative hobbies in…
Elizabeth is Making Space for Mental Health
What area are you “making space” for? “Mental health is something that affects every single person. At some point, everyone will either struggle with their mental health or know somebody that is struggling. I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and the stigma attached to mental illness only exacerbates the…
Alejandra is Making Space for Theatre
What area are you “making space” for? “I’m making space for theatre. It is not my career but part of who I am. I didn’t choose to act just because I liked it but also because of a necessity to feel alive. There have been parts of my life when my emotions were like a…
Brittany is Making Space for Friendships
What area are you “making space” for? “Over the last few years, I’ve been really against forming new friendships. I’ve been scorned in the past or been involved with people who’ve hurt me and taken advantage of me and tried to pass that off as friendship. It’s important for me, however, to not allow myself…
Duncan is Making Space for Self Care
What area are you “making space” for? “I am graduating from UCF in the Spring and this deadline has been giving me a lot of anxiety. Society still pressures us to choose a career, something to commit to for a large portion of our lives, but no matter what I decide to do I should…
College Advice: Red Tape Ready
Remembering deadlines for graduation applications, student aid, and graduate school applications while juggling school, work, and extracurriculars can often seem overwhelming, and students run the risk of letting one or more of these deadlines slip from their memory amidst all the hectic doings of higher education. by Alexander MontgomeryStudent at Cal State Los Angeles On…
Using the Cornell Note-Taking System During College Lectures
Cornell note-taking is effective because it helps record testable material. These simple steps will get you started with this valuable note taking system. by Kashfe Rahman, Graduate of UC San Diego Cornell note-taking has been proven to be an effective method for college students. In a nutshell, the note-taking system involves students jotting down information…
College Advice: Achieve Balance as a Student
Balance is everything and it is as important to come up with a balanced schedule for a healthy life as it is eating a balanced diet for a healthy body. by Rebekah Baughman, Emporia State University In my personal college journey, balance has always been the hardest thing for me to achieve. With school, family,…
College Advice: How to Manage Your Time
There are three areas you want to focus on in order to master time management. Achieve these and master your relationship with time. by Priscilla KwatengArrupe College of Loyola University What is time management? Time management is the process of setting time aside for goal productivity. There are three areas you want to focus on in…
College Advice: Keeping School Simple
Below are my five top tips for organizing your daily and weekly college activities in an approachable and manageable way to keep school simple by Caitlin ChenusStudent at Loyola University Chicago School of Law Have you ever gotten home from class, dropped your backpack on the floor, and flopped onto the couch wondering how you…