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I was a freshman in college when I got my first urinary tract infection (UTI). After a trip to the student health center and 5 days of antibiotics, I was healthy and back to normal. Fast forward a few years to my junior year of college where I was again diagnosed with a UTI. I […]
Sen·ior·i·tis Definition: a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance. Being a senior in high school or college is both a stressful and exciting part of a young adult’s life. Many things are changing and it can be a terrifying, but […]
We as students are reaching our home stretch! School can be stressful, especially as we get closer to finals. It may seem overwhelming when teachers assign loads of homework and assignments on top of the need to study for exams. There are many ways to tackle the load and work through the stress efficiently. Plan […]
Fight Irrational Self-Talk As human beings, we “talk” to ourselves almost every minute of each day. This is completely normal and it is our internal thought language. This is the way we interpret and describe the world around us. If our internal language, or our self-talk, is accurate and “in touch” with reality we tend […]
Performing well in school is a priority for most students, however, this goal can cause students to experience high levels of stress. Getting good grades allows students to learn more, feel more confident, and have more options after graduation. Preparing for life outside of high school is important, but it is also important to remember […]
A Post about Wisdom Tooth Removal The time has come. Maybe your dentist has told you the news, or perhaps you have started having some pain in the back of your mouth; either way, you’ve hit the dreaded milestone of needing to have your wisdom teeth removed. Don’t worry, though; this post will guide you […]
Maybe you’ve watched the popular Netflix series, “Squid Game” in which the main character, Seong, has a problem with gambling and has fallen into financial debt. Seong, along with others who are in debt, risk their lives to play a series of deadly games for the chance to win prize money. It’s an intense story […]
PERIOD. I’m not talking about class periods or the statement “period”, I’m talking about a woman’s monthly menstruation cycle. As a woman myself, I can say that my first experience with my period was not great. I come from a family where talking about your natural bodily needs is not common or comfortable to talk […]
As a child, we had some consistency in our daily lives: wake up, get ready for school, have breakfast (maybe), go to school, get back from school, have dinner, go to bed, and do it all over again. Although this may not have been your exact day, it was likely somewhat similar. Now, as young […]
One important skill to develop as a young adult that was never taught in school but was expected was time management. Time management is an important skill that is incredible for anyone to have in their toolbox and is a skill employers look for in an employee. Having a strong sense of time management can […]