How do I survive the summer at home?
“Being home for only a month during Christmas break was really tough. It was like all of my freedom was gone and I was back in high school again. How am I supposed to survive all summer?” This really can be one of the most painful parts of your college experience: Reentry into family life. […]
How do I find direction & meaning in college?
“I’m a junior, double major in Broadcast Journalism and Music. For most of high school until this year, I had planned on being a journalist and having a career in news. But most of this school year, I’ve been almost completely disenchanted with journalism and am feeling directionless. How am I supposed to figure out […]
Are these friendships in vain?
This is the third & final part to “Graduating is 2 weeks away & I’m freaking out”, but I think it’s applicable to any time in life. “I feel like all the emotional energy I have poured into friendships and relationships at college is going to waste. I’m tired of these people. Ready to leave […]
Graduation is 2 weeks away & I’m freaking out. [Part two]
“I don’t have any job prospects lined up.” If you missed “Graduation is 2 weeks away & I’m reaking out. Part one”, you can read it here. This week’s post is for those of you who have that horrible knot in your stomach. Graduation is right around the corner and you have no clue what […]
Graduation is 2 weeks away & I’m freaking out. [Part one]
I’ve received several questions surrounding the graduation-freak-out. I’ve also had dozens of conversations about it these past few months. Most freakouts surround these themes: 1) How could my time be running out? 2) I don’t have any job prospects lined up. 3) I feel like all the emotional energy I have poured into friendships and […]
Should I pursue him?
“I recently went on a date with a guy that I’ve had a little crush on for quite some time. Of course, after our date, my little crush turned into a big one. I know he’s been interested for a while, but has been slow on pursuing me. To further complicate things, we are both […]