How to Fight Homesickness
The first couple months of my freshman year were a blur—a fast-paced, excitement-filled blur. Not only was I getting used to living in a different timezone than my family, but I was also adjusting to the intensity of college courses, balancing my time between volleyball…
You CAN Handle Your Mental Health and Still Do College
One in four young adults suffers from a mental health issue, and I am one of them. My mom always said I was born with two extra worry genes, and eventually my diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks would prove her right. Obviously,…
Nerves of Steel – 5 Techniques I Learned at Nazareth to Control Anxiety, and Boost My Grades
College is one of the most stressful times the average person faces, if not the most stressful, and everyone reacts to it differently. As for me, I’ve always been a high-strung and anxious person. Through all the presentations, tests, and papers that have made me…
Mental Health in College
When I was seventeen, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. As soon as I was diagnosed, it finally made sense as to why I would randomly feel like I was drowning if a situation got stressful. At the time, I knew something was different…
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