College Self-Care
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Countdown to Finals
The few weeks starting before finals are the worst part of the semester in my opinion. There is so much going on from final papers and projects/ presentations before you can even start studying for exams. From 7:00 AM to 12 PM, I am nonstop doing work to get everything completed by the set deadline. Personally, it is my last semester before graduation so it is extra stressful making sure I will pass the classes by my graduation date, which is the 21st. Feeling like I am ready to pull my hair out on a daily basis, I try to remain healthy and take care of myself. Here are a…
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Social Media Addiction
Distractions are high with the presence of all social media platforms and it it is evident among all college students. Sitting in the University Center at Whitewater and hearing everyone talk about how much work they have to do before the end of the semester, but they are so distracted by social media, shows how much social media is an addiction in our current society. There needs to be more attention around this problem and ways to stop it. I personally am so distracted by social media, I go on at least 20 times a day and scroll through feeds. Lately, I have been trying to cut back especially with…
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Final Call
Time has flown by this semester, I looked at my calendar today and it is a week away from Thanksgiving and 4 weeks away from the end of the semester and for me, graduation!! That also means a swarm of final projects and papers that hit like a ton of bricks, which also means extra stress! I am in 18 credits and each class I have entails presentations and final papers to complete in a 2-3 week time span. Additionally, I have to make sure all my graduation things are in order such as purchasing a dress, getting tickets, purchasing sashes, and getting ready for the after party. If your…
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Tips & Tricks for College Self-Care
It is important to note and follow steps of self-care throughout your college experience. Personally, I have fallen off the path of self-care mentally and physically, which has lead me to slip in academics along with my extracurricular activities. Fall is in the air and the middle of the semester is approaching which means midterms are around the corner, so I thought writing a practical reminder guide would be an essential post! Common ways to Follow Self-Care Shower- Taking a shower clears my mind and centers my thinking to the present moment. It helps to feel fresh when your studying and cranking out papers. Fun Fact- you are more likely…