“There was a time in my life when I was so filled to the brim with story ideas that I could hardly go a day without putting words onto paper. As school, work, and life circumstances became more demanding, my love for creative writing has been pushed to the side. I constantly regret not flexing…
Madeleine is Making Space for Discomfort
“Discomfort is one of the many important aspects of life. When we aren’t comfortable, we are forced to grow in ways we’d never imagine that we could. It is not only an aspect of the lives we are given, it’s a fact. Life is not comfortable, and that is more than okay. We have to…
Titus is Making Space for Creativity
“It all started with creating a Twitter account and wanting to stand out with my own unique cover photo. I downloaded a free imaging software and experimented with every single feature and option. Truth be told, most of the first images I created were messy, but eventually I started to learn what works and how…
Rebecca is Making Space for Dreams
“At the genesis of my college career, I chose a university and a major that I thought I was supposed to choose, which others wanted me to choose, and which never really made me happy. After transferring to a university where I felt like I truly belong, I realized I was still in a major…
Michael is Making Space for Side Projects
“I believe the best things in life come in unexpected packages. So, when opportunities present themselves I have made it my life motto to always say yes. The best experiences of my life happened when I was asked to do something outside of my comfort zone and I did it. I became student body vice…
College Advice: Transitioning to Online Learning
by Rebekah BaughmanStudent at Emporia State University With the recent precautions surrounding COVID-19, dozens of colleges and universities are transitioning from traditional to fully online courses. Many students are taking their first online classes and beginning to learn how to navigate participating in school while staying home. There is no doubt that online learning requires…
Samara is Making Space for Confidence
“For a long time, I have felt there is an internal battle within me: an ambitious young woman who searches for depth in life, versus a thrill-seeking adventurer who enjoys letting loose in the moment. I am deep and grounded, as I live for conversations where hearts open up and walls are let down. But…
Lilly is Making Space for Photography
“Last year, my daughter moved away for graduate school, and I realized that I had extra time on my hands. I could fill it with art–with a focus on photography. I’d heard great things about a particular university instructor who is also a photojournalist for the local paper. After seeing his nearly endless, breathtaking portfolio,…
Matthew is Making Space for Challenges
“I am a firm believer that one must pursue their passion. One must take initiative in trying new things in order to discover what makes them happy. As an introvert, I was not able to discover what I loved until I finally tried to branch out of my comfort zone. I tried pursuing many interests…
Avery is Making Space for Passion
“For a long time, especially in my younger schooling years, I focused much more making other people happy than making myself happy. This led to me feeling bored, secluded, and miserable, which feels just about as nasty as it sounds. I also know passion matters because I’ve seen many of my friends lose sight of…
College Advice: How to Make the New Year Matter
by Kathryn BennettStudent at Loyola University Chicago January is no longer new, but 2020 still comes across as a shock when spoken out loud. As life gets ahead of us, how can we take control of our own experiences? We tend to wait for changes in life to be designated for us, spelled out by road…
College Advice: How to Deal With Your Existential Crisis
Questioning your existence can lead you to a deeper understanding of yourself By Priscilla KwatengStudent at the Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago What is an existential crisis? An existential crisis is a psychological moment in which an individual questions if their existence has any purpose or value. You don’t have to be super philosophical…