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Top Examples of Everyday Sexism
My parents deny the existence of the patriarchy. When I first mentioned the word to my dad, he immediately became offended, thinking that I was directly criticizing him and all other men by using the [...]
Get Smart about College and Social Anxiety
Meeting new people is always a challenge, but for a person with social anxiety, it seems impossible. We’re not entirely sure how to start a conversation. And if we manage to get through that hurdle, [...]
Four Steps to Squash Your Public Speaking Fears
It was my first day of college. I considered raising my hand to answer a question, but I was paralyzed by fear. The thought of speaking caused my stomach to knot and my heart to [...]
Roommate Survival: 101
Going off to college as a freshman may seem like one of the biggest transitions that you will make in your early life. And in a way, it is! From leaving behind your friends and [...]
Five Times Demi Lovato Taught us How to be Strong
Demi Lovato shows strength and confidence in much of what she does. As females of all ages, we can definitely learn a few lessons from her self-confidence, self-love and inner strength. Here are five times [...]
Relax! It’s Not Just You.
As a freshman in college, bombarded by a more difficult workload, new people, living with a roommate and terrible dining hall food, I felt extremely overwhelmed by the string of mediocre days that were supposed [...]
Get Smart About Social Media Depression
We’re the internet generation. We use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, Tumblr, and all the rest. We read BuzzFeed, have YouTube vlogs, create memes, take selfies, and google everything. We’ve given new meanings to #, [...]
Labels: How a Word can Impact Us
Have you ever had a moment that is embedded into your memory? When I was home for Thanksgiving my first year of college, my cousins and I were around the table talking. One cousin started [...]
Get Smart About Partying: 5 Tips for Party Safety
The holidays are coming up, which means teens and college students will probably be attending a few parties. Whether it’s a big dinner with friends or a Christmas bash, being safe and comfortable during celebrations [...]
#PostGradProblems: How to Survive PGD
by guest blogger Nicole Gittleman Post-grad depression (PGD) is REAL. Similarly to how post-vacation depression, though many may disagree, is also real. Life seems exciting and new and adventurous after graduation, until the dreaded month of September [...]
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