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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Get smart about growing up to be like your parents!
by guest blogger Lauren Wisbeski As a teenager, you think that your parents are awful. As it turns out, they’re actually the only ones unconditionally on your side. If you don’t see that now, give it a [...]
Deciding on a Career: What You Need to Know
It’s The Big Question. It’s an instant existential crisis. And it’s something asked constantly: What do you want to do when you grow up? We get a lot of practice answering this question; all the [...]
9 Ways to Get Through a Rough Patch
Feeling down, sad, despondent, gloomy, depressed, stressed, worried, not coping, struggling, miserable, lethargic, dejected, in low spirits, glum, going through a rough patch. English has so many words for being unhappy. It’s not surprising, given [...]
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